abbott laboratories appears to monopolise distribution in vietnam

Abbott Laboratories appears to monopolise distribution in Vietnam

US-based Abbott Laboratories and its exclusive Vietnamese distributor 3A Nutrition Vietnam Co., Ltd.  appear to be monopolising the distribution of the vanilla-flavored Ensure original shake in Vietnam, according to the National Steering Committee on the Prevention and Control of Smuggling, Trade Fraud and Fake Commodities (Steering Committee 389).
tan hoang minh persists with luxury property projects

Tan Hoang Minh persists with luxury property projects

Despite facing accusations of lengthy delays in some of its luxury projects in inner Hanoi, the Tan Hoang Minh Group last week confirmed it planned to start yet another two projects early next year.
banker quits after cooking prize

Banker quits after cooking prize

Hoang Minh Nhat, a 23-year-old bank employee, beat fellow Vietnamese overseas home cook Le Chi of Canada in the pressure-packed finale of the secondVietnam MasterChef.
hcmc bank credit growth scrutinised

HCMC bank credit growth scrutinised

Deputy director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City branch Nguyen Hoang Minh sheds some light on the city’s banking performance so far this year and what measures the authority has applied to help firms more easily access credit.
sbv leader explains post riot measures

SBV leader explains post-riot measures

Deputy head of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City branch Nguyen Hoang Minh sheds some light on measures being taken to support foreign invested enterprises after violent protests erupted mid-last month in response to China’s illegal placement of an oil rig in Vietnam’s continental shelf.
vn designer showcased at aussie woolen fiber show

VN designer showcased at Aussie woolen fiber show

Hoang Minh Ha, winner of the 2013 Vietnamese version of “Project Runway”, is the only local designer to be selected for the fashion show “Grown in Australia, made in Vietnam”, which showcases latest woolen fiber fabric designs.
tax exemption proposals on green buses vetoed

Tax exemption proposals on green buses vetoed

The Ministry of Finance has turned away pleas from Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong authorities seeking exemption of import duties on compressed natural gas (CNG) powered buses and parts.
fashion winner to show creations in paris

Fashion winner to show creations in Paris

Winner of Viet Nam Project Runway 2013, Hoang Minh Ha, will present his latest creations on the catwalk at Tiffany Fashion Week Paris 2013 on Saturday.
auto market to hit top gear

Auto market to hit top gear

A policy move is expected to help the auto market kick into gear.
optimistic banking forecast in the mix

Optimistic banking forecast in the mix

Deputy State Bank Ho Chi Minh City branch director Nguyen Hoang Minh tells VIR why he believes the banking sector could reach 12 per cent credit growth this year despite modest growth figures half way into 2013.
seven banks yet to buy enough gold

Seven banks yet to buy enough gold

The June 30 deadline for local banks to stop gold mobilization and lending is coming to a close but seven banks have still failed to secure enough gold to repay customers, said Nguyen Hoang Minh, deputy director of the HCMC branch of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
miners dig for compassion

Miners dig for compassion

Two mining companies are separately appealing for reduced mineral export duties, citing difficult business circumstances related to government actions.
a golden bullion trend

A golden bullion trend

The bullion market has been fairly stable two weeks after gold bar transactions were restricted only to licenced businesses under Decree 24/2012/ND-CP. State Bank Ho Chi Minh City branch office deputy director Nguyen Hoang Minh shines further light on the issue.
medical equipment incentive push

Medical equipment incentive push

An import tax break has been proposed by the Ministry of Health to bolster the domestic manufacture of medical equipment.
gold bar trading applicants okayed

Gold bar trading applicants okayed

The majority of companies applying for gold bar trading are eligible to do the job, according to Nguyen Hoang Minh, deputy director of the HCMC Branch of State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in charge of inspecting the corporate candidates.