VN set to become investment magnet

Việt Nam is an emerging market for financial investment with favourable conditions created by new policies and fresh impetus given to the equitisation of State-owned enterprises, senior officials said at a conference yesterday.

Furniture design prizes handed out

Huỳnh Tấn Anh Tuấn won first prize in the Hoa Mai Prize 2015-16, a furniture design competition, with his art work Workspace Desk, the organiser announced on Tuesday.

EU trade deal aims to help firms

A conference to review Vietnamese laws on its commitments to the EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreements (EVFTA) and transparency heard many opinions on how to create favourable conditions for enterprises.

Int’l cafe show to debut in HCM City

The Vietnam International Cafe Show is debuting this year on May 12-14 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in HCM City, showcasing products related to bakery & confectionery, food & beverage, tea & coffee industries.

New rules for VN tra catfish imported to US

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will inspect Việt Nam’s tra and basa catfish imported to the country since April 15 under its new regulations.

Aéroports de Paris to be major ACV investor

The Airports Corporation of Việt Nam (ACV) plans to sell some 166 million shares to French airport authority Aéroports de Paris (ADP), which is set to become a strategic investor.

Firms to face stiff competition under AEC

Economic experts say enterprises in Viet Nam will face fierce competition under the ASEAN Economic Community, so they should establish relationships with large firms in the region and globally in order to better develop their businesses.

Turkey suspends phone probe

The Turkish government on March 4 terminated investigations into mobile phones imported from Việt Nam without safeguard measures, according to the Việt Nam Competition Authority (VCA).

Start-ups win $10m from US firm

The United States (US) venture capital firm 500 Startups announced an investment fund of US$10 million for Vietnamese start-ups at American Innovation Roadshow in HCM City on Tuesday.

Domestic insurers see AEC potential

Domestic insurers have been offered great opportunities to expand their market share in the regional market thanks to the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

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