92 pct of Vietnamese workers struggle with current wages: survey

Date: 17/08/2015

The umbrella labor association is continuing to campaign for a wage increase by releasing a survey that shows most workers in the country are struggling to live off their income.

Vietnam’s manufacturing index rises fastest due to cost competitiveness: report

Date: 17/08/2015

Vietnam continues to rise fast as an attractive manufacturing destination due to its edge in cost competitiveness, according to the findings in a report released by a U.S.-headquartered commercial real estate services firm last week.

Construction begins on HCM logistics centre

Date: 17/08/2015

Transimex-Saigon Joint Stock Company (TMS) started construction of a new hi-tech bonded warehouse and logistics centre in HCM City on August 2015

Tariff cuts, exemptions for Vietnam-EU FTA clarified

Date: 17/08/2015

The European Union (EU) will remove 85.6% of tariff lines for Vietnam’s goods exports immediately after a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between the two sides comes into force.

Vietnam- attractive destination for Japan’s food businesses

Date: 31/07/2015

The number of Japanese restaurants is rising rapidly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to around 350, said Hirotaka Yasuzumi, managing director of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in HCM City.

Many foreigners eager to buy homes in Vietnam, gov’t urged to clarify funding rules

Date: 31/07/2015

While a new law allowing foreign ownership of property in Vietnam has aroused plenty of interest among foreigners, analysts are calling for greater clarity with regard to bank mortgages and sending money into Vietnam.

Japans 7-Eleven to open outlets in Vietnam in 2017: report

Date: 31/07/2015

Seven & i Holdings, which operates Japan’s biggest convenience store chain 7-Eleven, will open its first outlet in Ho Chi Minh City in 2017, Japanese media reported on Thursday. The company’s US subsidiary has reportedly signed a license agreement with Seven System Vietnam, a new firm founded...

Registered FDI falls, disbursed capital increases

Date: 31/07/2015

Vietnam’s registered foreign direct investment (FDI) capital reduced while disbursed fund increased in the first seven months this year, reported the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

E-Regulations ly to improve business

Date: 31/07/2015

The launch of an e-Regulations system is viewed by experts and users as a boost to Vietnam’s business and investment environment.

Vietnam, UK enjoy trade growth

Date: 31/07/2015

Vietnam and the UK posted 1.32 billion GBP worth of trade revenue within the first five months of 2015, climbing seven percent from 2014 according to the Vietnam Commercial Office at the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK.

AEC to promote both investment and competition

Date: 31/07/2015

ASEAN investment inflows to Vietnam are expected to surge in the coming months, when many large projects are licensed and the ASEAN Economic Community is established.

Vietnam, Canada discuss business opportunities

Date: 31/07/2015

A forum for business cooperation between Vietnam and Canada took place on July 28 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together 200 businesses from both sides to discuss cooperation in economics, education, technology and the environment.

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