tomorrows deal dynamics for mergers and acquisitions

Tomorrow’s deal dynamics for mergers and acquisitions

Today’s economic environment is uncharted territory. The ways in which a business makes money in this new world will not necessarily be the same as before. Different skill sets are required, technological transformation will need to be accelerated, and supply chains may need to be adapted or localised.
rcep offers an ideal economic model moit minister

RCEP offers an ideal economic model: MoIT Minister

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has given Vietnam and other ASEAN countries a perfect opportunity to become a centre of investment attraction, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh.
huawei sells off budget phone brand as us pressure bites

Huawei sells off budget phone brand as US pressure bites

Chinese telecom giant Huawei announced Tuesday it has sold its Honor budget phone line to a domestic consortium in a move it said was necessary to keep the brand alive amid "tremendous" supply chain pressures caused by US sanctions.
rcep built to benefit every member

RCEP built to benefit every member

The long-awaited Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact demonstrates a strong signal of ASEAN’s commitment in promoting trade. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh told VIR’s Nguyen Thu what the agreement means to Vietnam, ASEAN, and the bloc’s partners in the context of a global economic crisis and a supply chain hit by the pandemic.
rcep may result in change in regional trade and investment flows cambodian expert

RCEP may result in change in regional trade and investment flows: Cambodian expert

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the global supply chain and hurt regional economies, it may become a driving force for the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), said Chheang Vannarith, President of the Cambodian-based Asian Vision Institute (AVI).
how the pandemic hinders automobile supply chains

How the pandemic hinders automobile supply chains

This year was supposed to be a transitional one for the global auto industry. Analysts had expectations that sales in the sector had bottomed out, and that growth in China would support the world market, reversing recent negative sales trends and getting back to a trajectory of growth.
prospects glowing for india vietnam trade

Prospects glowing for India-Vietnam trade

Despite the fact that global supply chains are being reshaped by the pandemic, Indian businesses are expanding their investment and business operations in Vietnam as they see big opportunities in many sectors.
relocation of production lines fuels local supply chain

Relocation of production lines fuels local supply chain

The trend of relocating production lines fuelled by the US-China tensions yield great opportunities for the Vietnamese supply chain.
new deals offering scope for japanese businesses

New deals offering scope for Japanese businesses

Vietnam and Japan are entering new horizons for further bilateral investment ties, with the former becoming a key market for the latter’s businesses to shore up their supply chains overseas.
siemens ceo urges german firms to invest in vietnam

Siemens CEO urges German firms to invest in Vietnam

CEO of German tech giant Siemens AG and Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee for German Business (APA) Joe Kaeser has called upon German firms to invest in Vietnam as part of efforts to diversify supply chains.
local conditions entice relocation of factories

Local conditions entice relocation of factories

The relocation of multinational companies’ factories is expected to be a hundred-billion-dollar opportunity that will allow Vietnam to delve deeper into global supply chains.
macadamia nuts ripe for billion dollar expansion

Macadamia nuts ripe for billion-dollar expansion

Vietnam wants to earn around $1 billion from growing macadamia by 2030, and although some plantations have achieved partnerships with domestic buyers, the targeted revenue for the small nuts with butter-like flavour and creamy texture might be hindered by incomplete supply chains and other issues.
tm insight acquires xact solutions to expand in asia

TM Insight acquires XAct Solutions to expand in Asia

TM Insight, an Asia-Pacific consulting company specialising in supply chain, property advisory, and property management services, has recently acquired XAct Solutions, a supply chain and industrial property advisory firm based in Australia with a footprint across Asia, including Vietnam. James Christopher, President of TM Insight Asia shared with VIR’s Thanh Van about the acquisition and the company’s plan to penetrate the regional markets.
the tasks ahead for attracting japanese businesses

The tasks ahead for attracting Japanese businesses

Amid the health crisis and ongoing trade tensions between major economies, Japan’s enterprises are looking to diversify their production lines and supply chains in multiple markets. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization spoke with VIR’s Song Anh about the necessary steps Vietnam must take to be part of this journey.
tug of war in japans diversification goals

Tug of war in Japan’s diversification goals

Despite the ongoing trade tensions between major economies, and the pandemic, supply chain shifts of Japanese investors are still taking place, mostly in the form of specifically targeted production expansions, with Vietnam being one of the prioritised destinations.