alfchern-saigon-6427_1
Read More

Limited market boost from Vietnam telco network-sharing: Report

VIETNAM’S landmark telco network-sharing deal will offer little uplift to private-sector players, as state-linked operators still have the upper hand in the market, according to analysts. Viettel, VNPT-Vinaphone, GMobile and MobiFone recently agreed to share some 1,200 base transceiver stations, while privately-owned Vietnamobile did not take part in the arrangement. “The state remains a dominant […]

Read More
3665456
Read More

Thailand: Hotels ready for cut-throat price war

Hotels are desperate to cut room rates in the scrum to draw domestic tourists following the state’s subsidised tourism packages, hoping to gain any occupancy before the country opens up to foreign travellers. After provincial orders to close hotel operations in many provinces since April, the vast majority of hotels are restarting their businesses, aiming […]

Read More
vn03
Read More

What’s new in Vietnam’s amended Investment Law?

The Hanoitimes – This law version bans the debt collection service. The National Assembly (NA) on July 17 approved the revised Law on Investment with the endorsement of 92.34% of its deputies present, with several major changes. Among new changes in this law version, the debt collection service has now been banned. Meanwhile, the law also […]

Read More
vn02
Read More

Vietnamese cement producers urged to be flexible

Vietnam’s cement sector is facing oversupply and firms need flexible business strategies to overcome the difficulties. The sector was expected to see many challenges this year due to the complex changes of the COVID-19 pandemic, with real estate projects short of capital. Figures from the Ministry of Construction showed the country would have a cement […]

Read More