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M&A Deals in Vietnam Soaring High
M&A activities targeting Southeast Asia so far this year have reached $53.5 billion in 290 deals, increasing in value by 23.1 percent compared to the same period of 2016. This is the second-highest value in the first three quarters of a year, according to Mergermarket data. In Vietnam, there were 37 deals in the period
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Invest in Vietnam: Vietnam Infrastructure, a Rising Investment
May 18, 2016 CII AGM yields few surprises. Company forecasts 36% y/y growth in the bottom line this year. Reducing CII B&R holding to 49% to record gain on exchangeable bond.
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10 Asian Superheroes You Forgot Were Awesome (3 Are Vietnamese)
Superheroes are all the rage lately. Here’s ten of the best. Both the Marvel and DC cinematic universes are expanding tremendously with no end in sight. While many comic book fans are Asian, the number of Asian superheroes on the big screen hasn’t exactly matched in proportion. We list out 10 Asian superheroes who you
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Let’s Wait on Vietnam Ex-Im Bank
April 21, 2016 Eximbank (HSX; EIB) posted their audited consolidation report with some opinions and major adjustments from new auditors for profit numbers last several years.
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Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Three Lessons from VietJet’s Queen
July 06, 2016 Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao made her first million when she was only 21 trading fax machines and latex rubber. She has since accumulated a variety of business interests, most notably VietJet
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Mergers & Acquisitions Continue to be Buoyant
January 23rd, 2017 Vietnam continues to see foreign interest in the M&A market, with significant interest and completed deals in 2016, from Thai firms, in particular. Of the US$24.4 billion committed last year in Foreign Direct Investment US$ 3.4 billion was from M&A, according to the General Statistics Office. The latest numbers are another reflection
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Experience: Vietnam’s Superfruit
June 08, 2016 Gac is a rare fruit found in Southeast Asia, primarily northern Vietnam. It is also known as Fruit from Heaven,due to its nutritional superiority. The high antioxidant and immune boosting properties of lycopene, carotenoids and healthy oils
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iCare Benefits: A Greater Tomorrow
A company can improve life for millions across the globe while growing revenue at 125%. Given how business and philanthropy are often considered opposing pursuits, the previous statement would probably have been met with humor not long ago. Then came companies like iCare Benefits who did exactly that. Doing good by doing well. Based in
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Breakfast in Vietnam
May 23, 2016 As you have often heard, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In Vietnam, it takes on a whole new meaning. When you stay at a hotel in Vietnam, it typically comes with complimentary breakfast.
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High Demand for the VFX and Animation Industry in Vietnam
Colory Animation Studio has won the top prize at 2016 DigiCon6 Asia-Vietnam, earning the Golden Award for their animated short film, ‘The Adventure of Egg, Lime and Chilly.’ The triumph was formally announced at the DigiCon6 Asia awards ceremony in Tokyo, Japan on November 14th. The Adventure of Egg, Lime and Chilly tells the story
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Vietnamese Co-Production Becomes Top Film of All Time in Vietnam
January 5, 2015. ‘Let Hoi Decide’, a South Korean and Vietnamese co-production, has become the highest-grossing film of all time in Vietnam. The CJ Entertainment film it grossed $3.85 million, beating out the previous record holder, ‘Brother Teo’, which grossed $3.2 million in 2013. CJ Entertainment has an annual goal of distributing at least 10
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Sapphire Exits from Sanctuary Ho Tram
August 22, 2016 Vietnamese property developer Sapphire will exit its 51 per cent stake in Sanctuary Ho Tram, the beach resort 105 km from Ho Chi Minh City. This move follows closely behind Sapphire’s divestment from Refico Real Estate Group in February. David Clarkin, Sapphire’s Managing director, cites the divestiture as a move to “fully
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Information Technology Jobs in High Demand
In a recent survey conducted by Vietnam Works, a leading online job search and recruitment website, it was noted that the demand for employees in the Information Technology (IT) sector has doubled in the last 3 years. Last year saw 15,000 jobs posted on the Vietnam Works website. While Vietnam is considered one of the
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Vietnam’s Stock Exchange
July 11, 2016 The Prime Minister of Vietnam last week approved the plan to merge the Hanoi (HNX) and Ho Chi Minh (HOSE) Stock Exchanges. This merger will increase the overall market size
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Business Tax Compliance & Management
Effective from 1st May 2017, under Vietnam’s new revised transfer pricing regulation, including Decree No.20/2017/ND-CP (the “Decree”) and Circular No.41/2017/TT-BTC, businesses engaged in related party transactions have to pay more attention to the growing local compliance requirements. In particular, for the first time, their involvement in the Group’s operational and pricing model are now required
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Global Fashion Retailers Enter Vietnam In Style
Vietnam embraces global shades of international glamour The shopping streets of Hanoi and Saigon are brightly shining with new global fashion retail stores. Vietnamese and Chinese retailers are gradually making way for iconic global brands such as Zara, H&M, and Forever 21. Shopping centers that once offered only regional brands now shine as international retailer
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Strengthening Links Between the Foreign Invested Sector and Local Enterprises
Strengthening Links Between the Foreign Invested Sector and Local Enterprises was the title of the Vietnam Business Forum, which I attended last Friday, in Hanoi. Participants included HE Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment (“MPI”) Dang Huy Dong, World Bank Country Director Mr Ousmane Dione, IFC and other Government departments,
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Video: Danang is Awesome!
Vietnam is Awesome is a video series from videographer Nam Trieu Dinh. The series features breath-taking sights from some of Vietnam’s most renowned locales. This episode showcases the bridges, castles, and mountains that make Da Nang absolutely stunning. Discover the New Vietnam! Go to Expedia.com to start your Vietnam trip. Did you know there’s a Sheraton in Saigon?
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Invest in Vietnam: Your Updates On Enthusiasm & Profit Taking
May 13, 2016 Between enthusiasm and profit-taking Since the beginning of the year, the circumstance of Vietnam’s stock market has changed dramatically. Concerns over external forces such as exchange rates, USD interest rates, trade relations with China
