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Cross-border marriages in property-Optimisation towards higher efficiencies
23-08-2018 15:07
An increasing number of foreign and domestic investors come together in property projects, with one party arriving with the financial resources and expertise while the other brings a large land bank and competence to deal with local authorities. Michael Piro, director of Indochina Strategic, the advisory arm of Indochina Capital, gives Trang Nguyen a glimpse into how this trend emerged and why he thinks it is healthy for the local real estate market.
Banks prepare to raise game and list on overseas bourses
23-08-2018 15:00
By slashing state ownership at three state-owned banks, the Vietnamese government is taking a progressive step in its quest to perk up the banking system, bring it up to regional standards, and prepare for the banks to be listed on international stock exchanges in the near future. Trang Nguyen and Nam Phuong report.
FX rates could boost inflation
23-08-2018 12:18
The movement of the FX rate may not necessarily harm enterprises in Vietnam for now, but it could have an impact on the country’s inflation in the long term, subsequently raising costs across a number of sectors.
Banks going the fintech M&A route
17-08-2018 09:00
Vietnamese fintech companies can expect a raft of foreign financial institutions seeking a relationship with them, as the latter have found this route a promising one to access the underbanked population of the country.
M&A deals require knowledge and training
16-08-2018 08:00
Vietnam can expect to capitalise on a new wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to take place in the years to come, and now is the time for local companies to get prepared by equipping themselves with knowledge and training in the field. Christopher Kummer, president of the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA), spoke to VIR’s Trang Nguyen about why it is important to invest in training both before and after an M&A deal to make the most out of it.
ANZ Vietnam announces Jodi West as new CEO
13-08-2018 12:20
ANZ today announced the appointment of Jodi West as CEO Vietnam, reporting to Farhan Faruqui, ANZ Group executive, International.
Future of business lies in the cloud
10-08-2018 14:00
Minimising costs and maximising productivity are what companies often look for when conducting their business, both of which are goals that can be fulfilled through the adoption of advanced technology like cloud computing. Pham Hong Phong, managing director at Oracle Vietnam, told VIR’s Trang Nguyen how this helps transform business operations to better meet market and customer demands.
Singaporean investment set to rise
09-08-2018 08:00
Singapore-sourced investment into the ASEAN region is expected to increase over the next two years, with Vietnam emerging as one of three destinations of choice for this capital flow.
ManpowerGroup launches Experis to ease specialised workforce challenge
09-08-2018 06:48
Today ManpowerGroup launched Experis—the heritage brand of 60 years of history worldwide, specialising in highly-skilled talent in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and executives. Trang Nguyen, country head of PERM and Consulting Services, ManpowerGroup Vietnam, discussed with VIR's Bich Thuy how Experis helps businesses in Vietnam meet their growing demand for skilled workforce in the digital age.
EY sees slight cooldown in regional M&A transactions
08-08-2018 09:00
The mergers and acquisitions outlook across Southeast Asia has cooled down slightly after witnessing record-high deals in the past six months, according to the EY Global Capital Confidence Barometer, with numerous regional companies facing challenges in completing planned acquisitions.
Market wide open for a new M&A era
03-08-2018 14:00
A new era for mergers andacquistions in Vietnam is now coming to fruition as 92 per cent of state capital is still available for investors, private companies are on the rise and thriving for further investments, and more foreign investors are seeking for opportunities to grab a slice of the rising market.
Growth in the shadow of a trade war
02-08-2018 14:00
The trade tensions between China and the US may not be as harmful as they may sound, at least for countries that are not targeted by the conflict and the punishments imposed within it. VIR’s Trang Nguyen asked economists and bankers to analyse the impact of the trade war on Vietnam and how the country and its businesses can leverage the opportunities that it may bring.
More Vietnamese students opting for education in New Zealand
01-08-2018 15:26
Thanks to its efforts to bring the best experience for international students, more and more Vietnamese students are now choosing New Zealand as their international education destination, according to Education New Zealand (ENZ).
E-payments head for a boom
30-07-2018 09:16
E-commerce and e-payments in Vietnam have been growing quickly alongside each other in recent years, with the rapid development of the former said to be the booster for the latter’s continuous expansion in the future.
VND to remain steady until year’s end
25-07-2018 14:00
Despite recent fluctuations of the VND against the USD in response to monetary policy movements in the US and China, the dong is expected to hold itself up well towards the year’s end, with the central bank standing ready to play its part in the FX market.
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