viettel deploys largest ocs system ever

Viettel deploys largest OCS system ever

On June 1, 2017, Viettel Corporation announced the successful implementation of its third online billing system named vOCS.
misconduct charges irk trade official

Misconduct charges irk trade official

Ho Thi Kim Thoa, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, and her family have made headlines for owning significant stakes in Dien Quang JSC – a dominant lighting firm – as investigations began to determine if there are any conflicts of interest.
in the face of regulation banks list on the bourses

In the face of regulation, banks list on the bourses

Vietnamese banks are rushing to list on stock bourses to comply with new rules, and respond to calls for better transparency.
monsanto delivers innovative technology to help corn farmers yield high production

Monsanto delivers innovative technology to help corn farmers yield high production

Improving corn productivity is urgent for Vietnam, with the local demand growing and competition against imports heating up. Lance Wang, Monsanto’s vice president for ASEAN, Pakistan and Partnerships, talked with VIR’s Phuong Nguyen on how new technology can help Vietnam achieve this goal.
kido gloves are off in ma bout

Kido gloves are off in M&A bout

Kido Group plans to dominate the consumer foods market in 2016 by making aggressive merger and acquisition deals.
banks slash interest rates

Banks slash interest rates

Various banks have reduced their lending rates in response to the prime minister’s recent meeting with the business community.
taxi firms fight for fare share

Taxi firms fight for fare share

Domestic taxi firms are stepping up their game to compete against foreign transport services like Uber and Grab.
hsc advances cautiously towards lifting foreign cap

HSC advances cautiously towards lifting foreign cap

It may take some time for Ho Chi Minh Securities Corporation to lift its foreign ownership limit, much to the disappointment of its shareholders.
local stocks draw in foreign capital

Local stocks draw in foreign capital

Foreign investors continue to favour Vietnam as a stable investment destination amid global economic uncertainty, but they still need stronger incentives to stay in the country for the long term. Michel Tosto, head of Institutional Sales at Viet Capital Securities, spoke with VIR’s Phuong Nguyen about how Vietnam can bolster ongoing commitment from overseas investors.
tug of war over gold continues

Tug of war over gold continues

Despite a rally in gold prices last month, the domestic demand for the precious metal remains weak.
korean investors flock to vietnamese potential

Korean investors flock to Vietnamese potential

As one of the largest foreign investors in the Vietnamese stock market, Korean stakeholders have expressed high hopes for the country’s growth potential.
trying times for local firms after tpp

Trying times for local firms after TPP

Besides its numerous benefits, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will bring a slew of challenges to the Vietnamese textile, apparel and footwear sectors.
trendnet and digiworld partner up

TRENDnet and Digiworld partner up

Digiworld, a major Vietnamese distributor of electronic devices, will be responsible for the market development and product distribution activities of American firm TRENDnet in Vietnam. The wide range of products in this partnership includes wireless surveillance cameras, switches, and Power-over-Ethernet solutions.
current credit arrangements stifle farmers

Current credit arrangements stifle farmers

As Vietnam joins the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other trade pacts, experts call for more effective credit solutions to assist Vietnamese farmers.