Việt Nam News

VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Limited (VOF) announced on Monday an investment of US$9 million in a management buyout transaction.

A trade co-operation programme between HCM City and 20 southern provinces over the last five years has significantly contributed to improving product quality.

Contributing capital via software is a new method for Vietnamese enterprises. When using this method, enterprises need to take into account matter.

With its population of over 90 million, Việt Nam is considered a promising market for Japanese retailers, and firms like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson and Ministop have all revealed plans to either enter or expand their business in the country.

The 2016 Việt Nam – Laos investment cooperation conference will be held in the central city of Đà Nẵng on March 26 and March 27

 The Việt Nam Internet Network Information Centre and HCM City’s Information and Telecommunication Department signed a co-operation agreement yesterday.

The Ministry of Science and Technology yesterday named 77 Vietnamese enterprises that will be granted a 2015 National Quality Award.

Vietnamese shares ended mixed on Tuesday, while the benchmark VN Index fell for a third session as investor confidence was low on expectations that Fed will make rate hikes in April, sooner than expected.

Minister of Industry and Trade Vũ Huy Hoàng has called for quarterly re-evaluations of multi-level marketing firms, or pyramid schemes, operating across the country.

The motorcycle market will continue to grow this year albeit at a marginal rate, according to manufacturers.

More foreign shops such as France-based Auchan and US-based 7 – Eleven convenience stores will lead to competition for rental spaces, particularly in downtown HCM City, according to a new report.

 Experts have suggested the central bank should further loosen its monetary policy to reduce lending interest rates in a move to support businesses.

Vietnamese investors are expecting more transactions from State-owned enterprises’ (SOE) equitisation rather than by private/family firm owners.

The local cashew industry has seen a spike in cashew prices, marking a 10 year record high, mostly due to increasing global prices.

Energy stocks and food and beverage producers drove VN Index down for a second day.

Imported steel must be sampled for quality inspection to be eligible for customs clearance, according to the Joint Circular No 44 issued by two ministries involved in the process.

The prices of RON 92 petrol and E5 bio-fuel increased VNĐ670 (30 US cent)and VNĐ570 per litre, respectively, as of 4.30 pm on March 21.

Japanese business publication Nikkei Asian Review recently listed the 300 largest companies in Asia (Asia 300), which include including the Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) and four other Vietnamese companies.