improved business climate in the spotlight

Improved business climate in the spotlight

The newly amended laws on Investment and Enterprises promise to open up opportunities and improve the business climate in Vietnam, but worries over how strictly these laws will be implemented still hang over the business community. Ngoc Linh reports.
ma forum to advance second wave

M&A forum to advance ‘second wave’

The hastened pace of equitisation of state-owned enterprises has led many experts to opine that there is a second wave of mergers and acquisitions ready to hit Vietnam. Ngoc Linh reports.
aviation market reaches for the skies

Aviation market reaches for the skies

Despite facing fierce competition from rivals and economic uncertainty, Vietnam Airlines is taking substantial steps to expand its network.
mobile phones top textiles signalling shift in economy

Mobile phones top textiles signalling shift in economy

The robust growth of foreign direct investment in the manufacturing sector, led by multinational companies, is a great opportunity for Vietnam to achieve its industrialisation target. Ngoc Linh reports.
dac loc fisherys barefoot owner is stepping up

Dac Loc Fishery’s barefoot owner is stepping up

He grew up in a farming family--and still looks the part, getting his hands and clothes dirty on the job. But the owner of a successful fishery, which started as a family business, now aims to build aquaculture processing factories to provide exports to Japan. VIR’s Ngoc Linh reports.
consumerism with a jolt of caffeine gets caffeinated

Consumerism, with a jolt of caffeine gets caffeinated

As the incomes of consumers perks up, Vietnam has emerged as a new market for famous coffee and foodservice brands to exploit. Ngoc Linh reports.  
japans smes to support struggling firms

Japan’s SMEs to support struggling firms

To boost the development of supporting industries, Vietnam is promoting investments from Japan’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ngoc Linh reports.
testing economic juggling act

Testing economic juggling act

Five months have passed and several major economic issues have not yet been resolved. Despite many measures taken, it seems a stronger medicine is required.
quang nam improves value of ngoc linh ginseng

Quang Nam improves value of Ngoc Linh ginseng

The central province of Quang Nam is expanding Ngoc Linh ginseng cultivation and developing tourism to improve the value of the precious herbal plant.
testing centre proposed to tackle ngoc linh ginseng

Testing centre proposed to tackle Ngọc Linh ginseng

In traditional markets in Nam Trà My district, prized and valuable Ngoc Linh ginseng abounds. What eager customers don’t know is that the herb they buy might not be the real thing.
local government boosting promotional activities on ngoc linh ginseng

Local government boosting promotional activities on Ngoc Linh ginseng

As the country's Ngoc Linh ginseng reserves are running low in Vietnam, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum’s exhibition preserving the valuable specialty and the prime minister’s avid interest in the activities are expected to help Ngoc Linh ginseng become more popular and avoid over-exploitation.
mai linh reports loss of 6000 employees in first half

Mai Linh reports loss of 6,000 employees in first half

In the race for market share between traditional taxies and Uber and Grab, along with Vinasun, Mai Linh Group also saw a decrease in employees and net revenue in the first half of this year, according to newswire Vnexpress.
indorama netherlands to acquire ngoc nghia plastics

Indorama Netherlands to acquire Ngoc Nghia Plastics

Indorama Netherlands B.V. (IVL) announced plans to buy Ngoc Nghia Plastics JSC, a leading enterprise in the plastic packaging industry.
ngoc hoi dong da victory celebrated

Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory celebrated

Thousands of people on Monday flocked to Dong Da Park in Ha Noi to celebrate the 226th anniversary of Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory led by national hero Nguyen Hue over Qing invaders.
chu ngoc anh dismissed from hanoi chairman post

Chu Ngoc Anh dismissed from Hanoi chairman post

Chu Ngoc Anh was dismissed from the position as Chairman of the 16th municipal People’s Committee (2021-2026 tenure) at a meeting of the Hanoi People’s Council on June 7.