Hong Leong and TPG acquire all Columbia Asia Hospitals in Việt Nam
All three hospitals and clinics of Columbia Asia Hospitals in Việt Nam are now owned by Malaysia-based Hong Leong Group and global alternative asset firm TPG.
Coffee export prices plummet
Although ranked second in the world, Việt Nam's coffee exports are plummeting. Sadly, the price of Vietnamese coffee exports is ranked close to the bottom, much cheaper than the same type of coffee from other countries.
France-Việt Nam waterway shipping route inaugurated
Nearly 600 tonnes of malt from France’s central Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region will be shipped weekly to Việt Nam via a new waterway route linking an inland port in the French department of Yonne with Cái Mép seaport in HCM City.
State domestic revenue rises 14% to US$34.8 billion in eight months
The State budget’s domestic revenue in the first eight months of 2019 is estimated at VNĐ808.8 trillion (US$34.8 billion), according to the Ministry of Finance.
From trash to treasure: circular economy brings hope
Consumers, as well as Vietnamese customers, today pay more attention to the environment. This is an opportunity but also a challenge for companies to take action towards sustainable development.
SBV tightens loans with savings books as collateral
The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has warned local commercial banks to improve control of loans that use savings books as collateral to ensure the safety of the banking system.
Market growth to slow as momentum runs out
Việt Nam’s benchmark VN-Index has climbed to the highest level in three weeks but analysts have warned positive market sentiment may not last in the coming week.
Upgraded Thaco KIA factory inaugurated
Trường Hải Auto Corporation (Thaco) on Saturday inaugurated the upgraded Thaco KIA factory at Tam Hiệp Industrial Park in the central province of Quảng Nam’s Chu Lai Open Economic Zone.
VN, Cuba seek to expand investment, trade ties
Trade and investment ties between Việt Nam and Cuba are not commensurate with their potential and there is a lot of room for them to grow, a seminar on business co-operation opportunities between the two countries heard in HCM City yesterday.
Local hotel industry faces challenge in technology: Savills Vietnam
The domestic hotel industry will face many challenges during development, especially in the application of technology, according to an expert from Savills Vietnam – a foreign property service provider in Việt Nam.
Fertiliser stocks nosedive on difficulties
Rising input production costs, unfavourable weather conditions, a saturated domestic market and stiff competition are causing difficulties for fertiliser businesses.
ODA disbursement needs urgent acceleration
Việt Nam disbursed only 10 per cent of the annual ODA disbursement target in the first eight months of the year, according to a report by the Ministry of Finance.
VN-Index gains for second day, pre-purchases boost retail stocks
Việt Nam’s benchmark VN-Index soared on Friday as expectations for high fourth-quarter earnings helped boost digital retail firms after they opened pre-orders for new iPhone products.
Science and technology vital to Việt Nam’s development
With increasing international integration, science and technology plays a key role in the country’s economic development, Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Committee on Science, Technology and Environment Phan Xuân Dũng has said.
Việt Nam needs renewal of property market to lure more foreign capital
Việt Nam needs to renew its real estate market to attract more foreign investors and increase the quality of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector, according to experts.
VN central bank makes first key rate cut since 2017
The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) on Friday announced it would cut several key interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, starting from September 16, to support economic growth.
Việt Nam sets plan to build stable export market in China
China is the largest export market of Việt Nam, accounting for 27 per cent of the country’s total export turnover.
JETRO helps connect farming, food companies of Japan, Việt Nam
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) held its Business Matching of Japanese Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 2019 in Hà Nội on September 13 to enhance trading activities among enterprises from Japan and Việt Nam.
Customer experiences, convenience key in digital era
Businesses need to focus more on customer experiences and providing convenience to consumers in the digital era, experts said at a conference held on September 13 in HCM City.
Co.op Food opens four new stores, reaching over 400 points of sale
The Co.op Food store chain under Saigon Co.op will open four new stores this weekend in Cần Thơ, Bình Dương, Long An and Hà Nội, raising the total number of its stores to over 400 after more than 10 years in the Vietnamese consumer goods market.
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