Newly opened firms mushroom during new normal

Newly opened firms mushroom during new normal

The number of newly established firms reached an all-time high of around 15,000 in April, with total registered capital of 164.1 trillion VND (7.1 billion USD), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Foreign direct investment into Vietnam surges in July

Foreign direct investment into Vietnam surges in July

Vietnam attracted 3.15 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) and capital for share purchases in July, representing a rise of 79.8 percent against the same period last year and 76.2 percent against June, reported the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
European firms more positive about Vietnam’s business climate

European firms more positive about Vietnam’s business climate

European businesses are more positive about Vietnam’s trade and investment environment in the first few months after COVID-19, the Business Climate Index (BCI) unveiled by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on July 22 showed.
European enterprises welcome Vietnam's COVID-19 action despite blow to business

European enterprises welcome Vietnam's COVID-19 action despite blow to business

While COVID-19 negatively impacted business, many European firms appreciate the government actions to keep the economy afloat, according to the EuroCham's BCI.
Banks cut fees to improve business climate

Banks cut fees to improve business climate

Banks have cut service fees in response to the Government’s push to improve the business environment, deputy governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu said on Thursday.
Vietnam gains 6 more points in Business Climate Index

Vietnam gains 6 more points in Business Climate Index

Vietnam gained 84 points for the second quarter of 2018 in the Business Climate Index (BCI), up six points from the previous quarter, according to new data from the BCI survey released by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on October 4.
European firms optimistic about Vietnam’s business environment

European firms optimistic about Vietnam’s business environment

European firms remain optimistic about the business environment in Vietnam, according to EuroCham’s latest Business Climate Index (BCI).
EuroCham White Book 2013 launch this week

EuroCham White Book 2013 launch this week

The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) will this week unveil its White Book 2013, an annual report that identifies the year’s top business, trade and investment issues facing EuroCham’s members, as well as its recommendations to national policy-makers.