The Hanoitimes – If improvements are measured only by year-on-year statistics and without comparison to the rest of the world, Vietnam would lack motivation for reform and fall behind others in a rapidly changing world. Vietnam’s efforts to improve its business environment remain inconsistent, resulting in lower ranking in the World Bank’s latest Doing Business report […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Experts have called for loosened legislation to facilitate foreign ownership of property in the country. Though being keen to buy property in Vietnam, many foreigners are finding it hard to overcome cumbersome legal procedures to own the asset in the country. According to Stephen Wyatt, country head of real estate services firm JLL […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Listed among leading Asian consumers of alcoholic drinks, Vietnam remains potential for foreign investors. Foreign beverage companies are looking to make inroads into Vietnam which is standing out as one of the most promising markets thanks to its sustained growth. Consumption of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, in Vietnam is on the […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Vietnam recorded 58 M&A deals in 2019 worth US$2.6 billion, lower than the number of deals in 2018 but with higher value (122 transactions worth US$1.9 billion). Vietnam’s solid economic fundamentals continue to attract overseas investors, while cross-border acquisitions will dominate M&A deals in coming years, according to Baker McKenzie’s latest report “Global […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – JLL believed that the good sentiment will bring new experiences to customers. International developers are eyeing Hanoi’s retail market on the back of Vietnam’s rapid economic growth and rising middle-class population. The sentiment is good thanks to technologies which are utilized to enhance customers experiences, Van Nguyen, Markets Director at JLL, said at a […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Asia is bracing for the latest U.S. Treasury report on foreign currency manipulators, coming in the middle of a trade war that shows no sign of ending. The twice-yearly report is due in coming weeks and will likely see the return of Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam on the watchlist. The three Southeast Asian nations […]
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