E-commerce requires logistics reboot
By Bich Thuy
April 18, 2018 | 11:56
As e-commerce is witnessing a boom in Vietnam, the capacity of the logistics infrastructure to serve e-commerce is causing major concerns, forcing logistics firms and authorised agencies to change their mindset to ease the pressure on the transport system and the environment.
Nawaplastic acquires majority interest in Binh Minh Plastics
April 18, 2018 | 11:16
Nawaplastic, a subsidiary of Thailand's SCG, has completed the purchase of an additional 185,970 shares in BMP, bringing SCG's holdings to 50.12 per cent.
BAA Training establishes pilot training facility in Ho Chi Minh City
By Thanh Van
April 17, 2018 | 21:32
BAA Training has announced the establishment of BAA Training Vietnam with a total investment capital of $50 million.
Indian investors keen on energy projects in Vietnam
By Bich Thuy
April 17, 2018 | 17:43
Vaibhav Saxena, executive committee member of the Indian Business Chambers in Vietnam (INCHAM), gave VIR an insight into the recent moves of Indian firms.
PM okays French firm’s plan to expand Tan Son Nhat airport
April 17, 2018 | 16:08
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed with the proposal of the French consultant company ADP-I to build a new passenger terminal south of Tan Son Nhat aiport in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the airport expansion plan.
Three SAEZs need $70 billion for development
April 17, 2018 | 11:28
The development of three SAEZs (special administrative-economic zones) in Vietnam will require VND1.57 quadrillion ($70 billion) to be mobilised by 2030.
Vietnam determined to cut logistics costs
April 17, 2018 | 11:23
A national conference on April 16 discussed reducing logistics costs in Vietnam, showing the government's strong drive to increase the country's competitiveness.
Vingroup receives $1.3-billion from GIC for property development
April 17, 2018 | 11:20
GIC will pour $1.3 billion into Vingroup and related entities for its real estate arm ahead of the market debut.
Large land bank may lure investors to Hanosimex?
April 16, 2018 | 21:14
Owning numerous large-scale land plots may attract investors to Hanosimex for its listing on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UpCOM).
Vietnam’s FDI attraction: which sectors to prioritise?
By Nguyen Duc
April 16, 2018 | 21:00
Vietnam has been attracting large FDI flows, however, it needs to change its strategy and orientation to focus on the necessary sectors to improve efficiency.
New incentives come to agriculture sector
By Nguyen Thanh
April 16, 2018 | 11:00
After five years of waiting, investors in the agricultural sector will be offered various new types of special incentives starting this month. This is a policy breakthrough aimed to lure private investment into agriculture, which is currently very limited.
Logistics sector is priming to deliver
By Thanh Van
April 16, 2018 | 10:00
Flush with fresh investments, e-commerce operators and delivery firms are ramping up expansion efforts to change the landscape of e-commerce logistics in Vietnam. However, there is still a need to bridge the gap between logistics and the fast-growing e-commerce community.
PM asks for speedy construction of HCMC metro project
April 15, 2018 | 17:17
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant ministries and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) authorities to accelerate the progress of Ho Chi Minh City’s metro project.
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