667 SOEs equitized but yet listed

667 SOEs equitized but yet listed

As many as 667 equitized State-owned enterprises (SOEs), including many big names, have yet to list their shares on the stock exchanges so far, said Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung on November 21.
State Audit agency will evaluate 25 State enterprises in 2019

State Audit agency will evaluate 25 State enterprises in 2019

The State Audit of Viet Nam (SAV) will audit 25 State-owned enterprises and financial organisations in 2019. They include the State Bank of Viet Nam, 21 economic groups and corporations and three banks and credit institutions.
Transparency critical for SOEs

Transparency critical for SOEs

Transparency is critical to enhance the efficiency of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) as Vietnam enters a new phase of equitisation which will focus on quality rather than quantity.
SOE equitisation lets down investors

SOE equitisation lets down investors

Even though the government has been trying its best to boost the equitisation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to attract private investors over the past few years, the poor performance and small sales percentage of many such enterprises have disheartened many interested parties.  
A real estate thaw? Get real

A real estate thaw? Get real

Vietnam’s frozen real estate market is unlikely to thaw in 2013, and may not rebound before a restructuring of the domestic banking industry addresses the crisis in credit and bad debts, writes Dr. Christian Kamm, president of US-backed investment advisory firm Kamm Investment, in Ho Chi Minh City.  
M&As to fuel investments

M&As to fuel investments

A research team for the annual M&A Vietnam Forum, to take place in June with VIR the organiser, puts Vietnam’s foreign-related M&A activities and prospects in 2012 under the microscope.
State-owned enterprises urged to restructure

State-owned enterprises urged to restructure

State-owned enterprises are being compelled to slash their financial expenses and intensify restructuring in 2012, said Minister of Finance Vuong Dinh Hue.
Market set for flood of greenback

Market set for flood of greenback

The supply of dollars on the local market is set for a sharp increase as the government makes a bid to further stabilise the forex market.
Competitive playing field to shoot for goals

Competitive playing field to shoot for goals

Vietnam is being urged to create an equal playing field for different economic sectors to improve its competitiveness.
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