Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a popular investment channel and a crucial factor in restructuring companies to improve their efficiency and competitiveness and that of the economy, a conference heard in HCM City yesterday.

With more than 200 leading brands in the industry participating, including those from Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan, this year’s edition aims to provide technologies, solutions and practical experiences about smart factories to help Việt Nam manufacturers overcome challenges of Industry 4.0.

The bi-annual Việt Nam International Advertising Equipment and Technology Exhibition (Vietad) opened on Wednesday, offering opportunities for companies in the advertising industry to showcase their machinery and network with potential partners.

Liquidity in the banking system has improved in the past week, pushing the State Bank of Việt Nam to make a net withdrawal of VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.55 billion).

The 22^nd VietFood, Beverage and Professional Packaging Machines International Exhibition opened yesterday (August 8) in HCM City.

VinaCapital has decided to stop investing in the Ba Huân Joint Stock Company and the two parties are negotiating to terminate this deal, the fund management firm announced on August 8.

Electricity supplied from Việt Nam has facilitated economic development in Laos and improved living standards of villagers in border districts, said Vilaphorn, assistant to Director of the Electricity Corporation of Laos (Electricite Du Laos - EDL) on Tuesday.

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) will conduct surprise inspections of credit institutions whose loans in some potentially risky sectors are high and account for a large proportion of the institutions’ total outstanding loans.

The Việt Nam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) has limited the imports of petroleum products to consume products of Nghi Sơn Refinery factory located in the central province of Thanh Hóa since this month.