Top 10 Merger and Acquisition deals in 2021 Even though business activities were disrupted nationwide for many months in 2021, due to social distancing orders to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19, the number of successful merger and acquisition (M&A) deals rose compared to 2020.

MoF proposes draft to cut corporate income tax The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed a draft to reduce corporate income tax by 30 per cent to support pandemic-hit businesses for the 2021 financial year.

Charles Monat Associates expands its Swiss Operations – Highlighting commitment to the business across Switzerland and Europe Charles Monat Associates expands its Swiss Operations – Highlighting commitment to the business across Switzerland and Europe

DHL Supply Chain makes strategic leadership appointments in Asia DHL Supply Chain makes strategic leadership appointments in Asia

Tax collection reaches record high but slows down as virus takes a toll Tax collection in the first seven months of this year set a record high, driven by robust banking, property, securities and automobile production sectors, but was slowing down as the virus took a toll, according to the General Department of Taxation.

Key export sectors the target of M&As by foreign investors

Several of Việt Nam’s key export sectors, such as textile-garment, leather-footwear, and electronics have become magnets for merger and acquisition (M&As) activities, posing a risk of leading enterprises in those sectors being purchased by foreign investors.

After great results in 2020, pharmaceutical stocks await a good year ahead Social distancing and strict control at hospitals, and economic recession due to COVID-19 resulted in lower sales of both prescription and non-prescription drugs. However, many companies still witnessed outstanding performance.

Vivocom thanks Bursa Malaysia, expresses profound appreciation to shareholders Vivocom thanks Bursa Malaysia, expresses profound appreciation to shareholders

Real estate appeal remains amid tumult Việt Nam has more real estate investment opportunities than other more mature Asia-Pacific markets, though certain difficulties remain.

Vinamilk records great performance last year despite COVID-19 Việt Nam Dairy Products JSC – Vinamilk (VNM), the largest dairy company in Việt Nam, posted a gain in revenue and profit in the fourth quarter of last year and the whole 2020 despite of disruptions due to COVID-19.