patience needed for startup success

Patience needed for startup success

Under pandemic-induced restrictions, capital for startups has been tightened as investment funds struggle with adversity.
general department of taxation accelerates collection from cross border platforms

General Department of Taxation accelerates collection from cross-border platforms

Ensuring the tax obligations of 70 per cent of individuals and organisations earning from cross-border platforms will be the leading mission of the General Department of Taxation (GDT).
covid 19 and decree 100 keep hampering the local beer sector from recovery

COVID-19 and Decree 100 keep hampering the local beer sector from recovery

2021 may be far from promising for the local beer and alcohol sector because of the prolonged disruptions from COVID-19.
is hm unfit to pursue strategy to grow number of stores

Is H&M unfit to pursue strategy to grow number of stores?

As the global market is growing tougher for fashion retailers, Sweden-based H&M decided to expand its network of outlets in Vietnam. However, the strategy may not work out as planned due to the strong preference for online retail.
momo announced its completion of series d funding round

MoMo announced its completion of Series D funding round

Leading local e-wallet MoMo has published the results of its successful Series D capital mobilisation, including Goodwater Capital, Kora Management, and Macquarie Capital among the largest names.
zalo shop cutting the tree under itself with new subscription charge

Zalo Shop cutting the tree under itself with new subscription charge

Online vendors are protesting the decision by Zalo Shop to begin charging subscription fees, claiming its product offering and market share are nowhere close to warranting the step.
omnichannel on the rise thanks to covid 19

Omnichannel on the rise thanks to COVID-19

Sapo’s latest survey on more than 10,000 vendors showed the impact of COVID-19 has made 2020 a difficult year for businesses specialised in catering services, accommodations, and hospitality. However, thanks to omnichannel, part of them managed to churn out positive results in the last months of the year.
ukvfta boost vietnam and uk bilateral trade

UKVFTA boost Vietnam and UK bilateral trade

With great export prospects from the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), exports to the UK may make up more than a single per cent ($700 billion) of Vietnam's import turnover.
cross border taxation to bolster national budget

Cross-border taxation to bolster national budget

Collecting tax from cross-border platforms as well as people profiting from them is the government’s leading mission in 2021, helping to supplement a sizeable income to the national budget.
working with ngos a fast rising option for startups to mobilise capital

Working with NGOs a fast rising option for startups to mobilise capital

Entering into co-operation with NGOs is a suitable option for startups to mobilise capital amidst difficulties because of COVID-19.
vietcombank is honoured to get the vietnam value awards for the seventh time

Vietcombank is honoured to get the Vietnam Value Awards for the seventh time

Positively supporting customers backed into a corner by COVID-19 and its great contributions to the national budget helped Vietcombank earn the Vietnam Value Award for the seventh time.
hammering gout e safe rules to prevent fake and smuggled products

Hammering gout e-safe rules to prevent fake and smuggled products

Adding a QR code to tags of authenticity attached to tobacco products, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages (so-called e-safe) will hopefully avert the rampage of fake and smuggled goods and reduce the associated health hazards.
vinamilk comes full circle with vietnam value award

Vinamilk comes full circle with Vietnam Value Award

With a strong drive to constantly improve the quality of its products, leading local dairy company Vinamilk has once again taken home the Vietnam Value Award.
rising edtech player upgrad mapping out plans to enter vietnam

Rising edtech player upGrad mapping out plans to enter Vietnam

Spotting the growth potential of edtech in Vietnam, upGrad is preparing to enter the market. Ronnie Screwvala, co-founder and chairman of upGrad, shared with VIR’s Van Anh how India's No.1 edtech platform plans to conquer the market.
new investment and enterprise laws to boost business from next year

New investment and enterprise laws to boost business from next year

The new Law on Investment 2020 and Law on Enterprises 2020 are expected to ease some of the prolonged difficulties of businesses in Vietnam.