challenges facing e commerce start ups in vietnam

Challenges facing e-commerce start-ups in Vietnam

The recent economic growth rates in Vietnam and the rising young middle income class have garnered much interest among entrepreneurs looking for potential e-commerce opportunities.
asian markets lower as quarter draws to a close

Asian markets lower as quarter draws to a close

HONG KONG: Asian markets sank on Friday (Mar 31) as the quarter drew to a close, with dealers ignoring better-than-expected US economic growth data, while South Africa's rand plunged after President Jacob Zuma sacked his respected finance minister.
pm asks for gdp growth of 67 in 2017

PM asks for GDP growth of 6.7% in 2017

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 1 chaired a Cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance in February and discuss ways to accelerate economic growth as planned.
asia must spend us 26 trillion on infrastructure by 2030 adb

Asia must spend US$26 trillion on infrastructure by 2030: ADB

HONG KONG: Asian nations must spend US$26 trillion by 2030 on infrastructure to battle poverty, boost economic growth and fight climate change, the Asian Development Bank warned on Tuesday (Feb 28).
anz paints rosy outlook for vn economy

ANZ paints rosy outlook for VN economy

Viet Nam is likely to have something to crow about during the Year of the Rooster as several factors will facilitate socio-economic growth, ANZ Vietnam said on Friday.
all signs point to sustained growth

All signs point to sustained growth

Behind Vietnam’s strong economic growth and widespread national development, there is an engine of increasing foreign direct investment.
financial innovations open markets

Financial innovations open markets

Innovation is the key to prosperity. Innovation in processes of production, innovation in methods of communication, innovation in laws and regulation – all improve productivity and wealth. As countries develop, greater innovation makes for economic growth and prosperity.
ma helps to jolt real estate

M&A helps to jolt real estate

Based on stable economic growth and a considerable number of enquiries from both foreign and domestic investors, experts predict that merger and acquisition activity will reach record highs in 2017.
stable economic growth key for national breakthroughs

Stable economic growth key for national breakthroughs

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc yesterday chaired a meeting between the Government and 63 provinces and cities to scrutinise socio-economic performance in 2016, and discuss key tasks and measures for 2017.
apec growth requires joint efforts of businesses and governments

APEC growth requires joint efforts of businesses and Governments

​State President Tran Dai Quang urged APEC businesses to work with Governments to seek new impetuses for economic growth while co-chairing the dialogue and group meeting with APEC Business Advisory Council in Lima, Peru on November 19.
monetary policy supports economic growth

Monetary policy supports economic growth

A flexible monetary policy supported stability in Viet Nam’s financial market and fostered economic growth this year, a National Financial Supervisory Commission (NFSC) official said in Ha Noi last week.
govt to work with businesses to boost automobile industry

Gov’t to work with businesses to boost automobile industry

The Government will work with automakers to turn the national automobile industry into a key economic sector, contributing to the country’s economic growth and meeting the public’s demand for autos, said Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.
french firms seek investment opportunities in hcm city

French firms seek investment opportunities in HCM City

French Ambassador to Viet Nam Bertrand Lortholary said that French businesses were interested in investing in the country because of its favourable investment policies and stable economic growth, particularly compared to other Southeast Asian countries.
thai nguyens pledge to continue its rise

Thai Nguyen’s pledge to continue its rise

The northern province of Thai Nguyen has been actively working to create a more conducive business environment for investors from Vietnam and other countries in order to advance in investments and push its socio-economic growth.
hose and stoxplus organise vietnam stock market on the way to emerging markets conference

HOSE and StoxPlus organise “Vietnam Stock Market: On the Way to Emerging Markets” conference

Vietnam has attracted a lot of attention from foreign investors thanks to its sustainable economic growth in recent years and growth stories of private sector and public companies.