Thai firm’s Sabeco stake acquisition sends Vietnam’s foreign debt soaring
Credit taken out by Thai Beverage Co Ltd and its affiliates to fund the acquisition of a stake worth US$4.8 billion in Saigon Beer...
VN Retailers’ Association objects to proposed business requirements for supermarkets
The Vietnam Retailers Association has objected to a draft Government decree on development and management of the distribution sector, especially proposed regulations on supermarkets.The...
Military Bank to increase charter capital to over $951.5 million
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) recently approved a proposal of the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) to raise its charter capital. Accordingly, MB’s...
Vietnam’s economy continues to see signs of growth
Vietnam's economy grew rapidly and comprehensively last year, according to a government report presented at the ongoing session of the National Assembly.The report presented...
Online real estate brokerage gaining acceptance
VinaCapital’s flagship fund the Vietnam Opportunity Fund (VOF) and Dragon Capital last month announced they spent $21 million acquiring a 25 per cent stake...
Experts warn of challenges to Vietnam economy despite good prospects
Vietnam’s economy had a good start in 2018 with a 7.38 percent GDP growth in first quarter, but experts warn of challenges and risks...
Net sells by foreign investors not a worry: analysts
Local investors are concerned with recent increases in net selling by foreign traders, fearing a capital flight, but experts have tried to calm the...
Industry and Trade Ministry's projects increase losses
Ten out of 12 loss-making projects under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) have continued falling in the negative numbers,...
