vinamotor auction second times the charm

Vinamotor auction: second time’s the charm?

On January 11, Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor), Vietnam’s biggest bus manufacturer, will conduct an auction to sell 85.6 million state-owned shares, equalling a 97.7 per cent its total stakes, at the initial price of VND14,612 ($0.64) per share.
indirect investment sign of the times

Indirect investment: sign of the times

The media often talks about Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam and depending on which source and statistic you view, this figure ranged from between $5 billion to $5.5 billion in 2004.
new motorways to cut travel times

New motorways to cut travel times

Travel between Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces is becoming faster and more efficient thanks to the extension of motorways in the region.
state bank needs to move with the times

State Bank needs to move with the times

Some financial industry leaders and economic experts are urging policy flexibility from the State Bank as part of an ongoing dialog aimed at promoting a healthy macro-economy in 2013.
property developers move with the times

Property developers move with the times

Numerous real estate developers facing the perilous economy are proposing to convert on-going projects from market-rate commercial housing to subsidised social housing.
rubber sector needs to bend with the times

Rubber sector needs to bend with the times

The rubber industry’s development has been brought sharply into focus.
addressing firms taxing times

Addressing firms’ taxing times

Firms face a tough development period, leading to rising aggregated tax arrears.
tough times for livestock firms

Tough times for livestock firms

Since late last year, the agricultural sector, and livestock in particular, has been facing multiple hardships amid spiralling costs and lower returns, with several livestock businesses incurring losses.
still tough times for food businesses

Still tough times for food businesses

High interest rates, difficult access to capital sources, and supply and demand threats all hinder the rebound efforts of businesses, including those in the food sector.
hard times for seafood exports

Hard times for seafood exports

China’s reopening early this year brings high expectations to Vietnam’s seafood sector, yet difficulties persist, requiring businesses to navigate a way out.
vietnam and belgium discuss joint economic moves forward

Vietnam and Belgium discuss joint economic moves forward

Environmental protection, energy, health-medicine, and education-training were priorities for the cooperation between Vietnam and Belgium in the time to come.
strong economic fundamentals are key to fast recovery in vietnam

Strong economic fundamentals are key to fast recovery in Vietnam

Vietnam’s economic recovery has been faster than expected and continues despite the challenges of the world's socioeconomic issues.
uk and vietnam hold talks to strengthen economic ties

UK and Vietnam hold talks to strengthen economic ties

The United Kingdom and Vietnam have just organised their first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in three years on May 25.
adb vietnam set for a strong economic rebound

ADB: Vietnam set for a strong economic rebound

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth at 6.5 percent in 2022 and projected the economy to further expand by 6.7 percent in 2023.
vietnam us hold potential in expanding economic business collaboration

Vietnam, US hold potential in expanding economic, business collaboration

The United States and Vietnam have a lot of potential to expand their business and trade cooperation in such fields as agriculture, life sciences and energy transition, according to President and CEO of the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Peter Tichansky.