USD3.6 billion to build Van Phong transhipment port

Date: 15/10/2009

The Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) said it will officially launch the construction of the Van Phong international transhipment port in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on October 31.

Foreign real estate investors return to Vietnam

Date: 15/10/2009

Although most parts of the real estate market continue to shrink, the demands of both domestic and foreign businesses tend to increase on account of acceptable prices.

Business in brief 14/10

Date: 14/10/2009

(Sourced from various news agencies)

Retail premises get more expensive with Tet sale season coming

Date: 14/10/2009

Small businesses have begun preparing for the Tet sale season and despite the economic downturn rental costs continue to escalate.

Major underground car park in HCMC licensed

Date: 14/10/2009

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has granted the investment license for an underground car park project in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, its investor said Monday (12 Oct 2009).

“If Vietnamese business people believe in their products so will consumers”

Date: 14/10/2009

On October 13th Vietnamese Entrepreneurs’ Day is celebrated with the aim of promoting Made in Vietnam goods. Two business people shared their thoughts on Vietnamese goods and on the campaign itself.

Delta canal undergoes upgrade

Date: 14/10/2009

The Ministry of Transport has approved a project to deepen and expand the Cho Gao Canal, the only waterway linking HCM City with the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region, to facilitate transport on it.

Foreign pledges to increase inspectorate’s capacity

Date: 14/10/2009

Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden have pledged to fund around USD 13.2 million to help Vietnam strengthen the capacity of its inspectorate system from now through 2014.

People race to buy land in Binh Duong, Dong Nai

Date: 13/10/2009

Being seen as backyards of HCM City, two southern provinces of Dong Nai and Binh Duong have a series of large-scale housing projects, which are well-prepared for infrastructure investment. However, the investment maths is uneasy because the two provinces’ markets still present various shortcomings.

Phu My Hung builds pedestrian bridge

Date: 13/10/2009

Phu My Hung Corporation is constructing a pedestrian bridge across the Thay Tieu Canal in HCMC’s District 7.

Mergers and acquisitions: the flavour of the month

Date: 13/10/2009

The world’s third largest steel maker, Korea’s POSCO, has announced the purchase of a 90 per cent stake in the Vietnamese operations of another Korean steel firm, the Asia Stainless Corp, from two major shareholders.

Dong Nai attracts investment

Date: 13/10/2009

Dong Nai Province is one of the top southern provinces attracting domestic and foreign investment in port and hotel projects and is becoming a major investment destination, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

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