bank ma deal nears

Bank M&A deal nears

Many market observers believe that Sacombank will benefit less from its merger with Southern Bank.
ifc recognises techcombank as 2013 global best issuing bank partner

IFC recognises Techcombank as 2013 Global Best Issuing Bank Partner

Techcombank was recently was honoured with the Best Issuing Bank Partner award for its active participation in the International Finance Corporation (IFC)'s Global Trade Finance Programme (GTFP).
force majeure lifted at local gold company

Force Majeure lifted at local gold company

Phuoc Son Gold Company has resumed operations three days after declaring Force Majeure.
ace life offers more options for its customers

ACE Life offers more options for its customers

ACE Life has recently introduced five additional supplementary benefits to its Premier Universal Life 2013 which has been gaining positive feedbacks from the market by its outstanding features.
women in finance inspiring change for international womens day

Women in finance - inspiring change for International Women’s Day

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is reinforcing its credentials on diversity issues in support of this year’s International Women’s Day.
besra gets license renewal close to resolution on tax arrears

Besra gets license renewal, close to resolution on tax arrears

Besra has received a renewal on its license to export gold from Vietnam.
bankruptcies and suspensions overtake set ups in first two months

Bankruptcies and suspensions overtake set-ups in first two months

The first two months of this year saw more enterprises go bankrupt than new businesses set up, a strong indication that the economy is not yet in recovery.
vinatex prepared for sell off

Vinatex prepared for sell-off

Vietnam’s largest textile and garment manufacturer Vinatex has again failed to complete procedures for a first quarter initial public offering.
minor coups noted in insurance sector

Minor coups noted in insurance sector

The latest data on the life insurance market showed a modest shift in the market shares of top players in the sector.
japanese firms remain optimistic about vietnam growth

Japanese firms remain optimistic about Vietnam growth

One of every three Japanese companies operating in Vietnam reported losses, reported the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
bond issues to follow interest rate dip

Bond issues to follow interest rate dip

A slew of major firms are contemplating large scale corporate bond issues in the first half of this year thanks to lower interest rates.
government allows soes to sell non core stakes below vnd10000

Government allows SOEs to sell non-core stakes below VND10,000

The government has announced that it will allow state owned enterprises to sell stakes below book value this month in an effort to help them offload their assets in the banking sector.
vietnam airlines value set to be announced

Vietnam Airlines’ value set to be announced

Vietnam Airlines will complete its corporate valuation for submission to the Ministry of Transport late this week.
novelis faces sticky aluminium accusations

Novelis faces sticky aluminium accusations

Novelis Vietnam is under suspicion by Vietnam’s customs agency for tax avoidance in a case regarding its processing of goods in a foreign country.
soes prepare for share bonanza

SOEs prepare for share bonanza

A raft of huge state-owned enterprises will make an initial public offering in the first half of 2014, as positive signs in the market fuel confidence.