05-05-2022 15:38
Security over receivables is mainly regulated by the Civil Code 2015 and Decree No.21/2021/ND-CP, as well the Law on Credit Institutions 2010, and its detailing and guiding Circular No. 02/2017/TT-NHNN promulgated by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
13-01-2022 12:48
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has previously issued regulations on prudential ratios and limits over banking activities while recently the ability of businesses to pay loans and interest has been severely affected by the current pandemic. As a result of these twinned developments, commercial banks have become more and more cautious in granting credit.
13-12-2021 14:00
The development of Vietnamese competition laws in recent years, notably with the promulgation of the Law on Competition 2018 and its guiding instrument Decree No.35/2020/ND-CP, has marked a critical milestone in changing the merger and acquisition market in Vietnam.
07-04-2014 15:25
In mid-March the State Bank announced it would ease the ceiling interest rate applicable to one to six month term deposits by 1 per cent, to 6 per cent.
13-02-2014 15:18
Although not being out of the woods yet in terms of economic hardships, numerous businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have presented ambitious expansion plans.
09-10-2013 10:55
Negotiations over Vietnam’s joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) are underway. General secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Leather and Footwear Association Nguyen Van Khanh explores the possible implications of the TPP on the local leather and footwear industry.
26-09-2013 10:04
Massive Chinese buy-ups of pre-processed shrimp for export and processing at home have left the processing and export market in disarray.
22-04-2013 14:32
The hi-tech industry supporting industries’ lack of development is coming into focus.
20-03-2013 15:58
Firms want bigger government support to help them survive persistent economic woes.
18-03-2013 14:39
Vietnam’s southern hubs continue to charm foreign direct investment, especially in the services and manufacturing areas.
12-12-2012 16:23
Three Big C businesses have honoured among Vietnam’s top 1,000 leading tax contributors.
14-11-2012 11:15
The rubber industry’s development has been brought sharply into focus.
16-10-2012 13:56
Firms have a long way to go to scale up exports during the remainder of the year.
08-10-2012 09:37
Seafood firms are struggling to keep their heads above water after Phuong Nam Foodstuff Corp, a privately held export seafood company, appears to be in deep trouble.
14-08-2012 08:57
Intensive preparations are underway to open a major export showroom venue in Ho Chi Minh City.