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Invest in Vietnam: Bullish Vietnam Textile Investment on Back of TPP
May 14, 2016 Difficulties in fiber segment, the instabiltity of Vinh Long operation and negative exchange rate movements are the main reasons that 2015’s earnings result of TCM could not meet expectations.
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YOLO Pictures: The Story of Van Tich
The Little Prince just got a whole lot more colorful. A beautiful short film from our friends at YOLO Pictures. The story follows a father who travels across space to discover new planets for his son. See who they meet on the way, take in the places they go, and revel in the wonderful animation.
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Derivatives market soars in September
Vietnam’s derivatives market officially launched August 10, 2017 according to an announcement from the Hanoi Stock Exchange. “This will help attract more foreign investors, institutional investors in particular, and boost market liquidity,” the stock exchange said in a statement. Stock index and government bond futures contracts were the first to begin trading. In September, just
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Talented Retirees Give Back to the Community
A group of retired construction and mason workers in the Mekong Delta are volunteering their time and skills to make critical infrastructure improvements in their communities. Known as the Lai Vung Bridge Construction Team, the men range in age from 50-80+ and are putting their years of work experience to good use by building bridges,
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Vietnam Predicts Strong Economic Growth Even Amidst Slow Restructuring
October 19, 2015. Vietnamese leaders are expecting strong economic growth even though the government won’t be able to finish restructuring the nearly 300 state-owned companies that it had plan to finish by the end of 2015. The government forecasts that Vietnam’s GDP will increase by 6.7% next year, coming from a 6.5% increase this past
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Significant Changes in Tax Policies for the Fertilizer Industry
The fertilizer industry struggled during 2016 due to unfavourable conditions such as decreasing demand, rising competition and unfavourable tax policies. However, some significant changes in tax policies will result in pros and cons for the fertilizer industry during 2017. To assist those of you interested in doing business in Vietnam within this vertical, we have
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7 Reasons to Visit and Love Hanoi
One thousand years of charming history. You will never be bored in the Paris of Asia. Ah Hanoi. The old capital that has aged so well. Located in North Vietnam – which is also home to the gorgeous Douc Langurs – Hanoi presents a titillating kaleidoscope of culture, history, and vibrant life. We present five
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Mid-Year Strategy from Viet Capital
July 21, 2016 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are that of VietCapital and not of VietnamAdvisors. This is NOT a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Will the VNI-Index Reach 700? We are proud to present Viet Capital Securities’ Mid-Year Strategy report for the Vietnamese stock market. The report details Vietnam’s macro trajectory thus far,
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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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Vietnam Airlines to list on HCMC Stock Exchange in Q2
Vietnam Airlines will issue more shares to current shareholders to increase its chartered capital and reduce State ownership. In addition, more VNA shares will be traded on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, compared to the volume listed on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) since early last year. According to the airline, the
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Obama Vietnam: Barron’s & VietnamAdvisors
May 23, 2016 On Friday May 20, Barron’s emerging markets correspondence, Dimitra DeFotis, used excerpts from our What Obama’s Vietnam Visit Means to US Investors and Businesses
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Michelle Phan: Beauty, Disruption, and Digital Empires
August 12, 2016 Michelle Phan is beauty’s digital darling. Through YouTube and makeup ingenuity, she has given women across the globe the ability to transform themselves into anyone they want. Now her startup Ipsy is revolutionizing the way consumers discover beauty products. Through monthly “glam bags,” the service is providing millions of subscribers with hand-picked
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Vietnam PM Gives G20 Summit Keynote Speech on Climate, Energy, Sustainability
PHOTO / PATRIK STELLAR Getty Images Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a strong plea for international cooperation in fighting climate change while addressing a panel discussion of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany on July 7, 2017. The Vietnamese leader was the keynote speaker of the discussion on sustainable development, climate change, and energy.
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Vietnam Wins First Ever Olympic Gold Medal
August 6, 2016 Hoang Xuan Vinh of Vietnam won the Gold medal today in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. See the video skip to 2:30 to see the amazing final moment when Vinh sealed his victory. This is the first Gold medal Vietnam has
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Vietnam Allows Japanese Warship to Visit
November 10, 2015. Resulting from an agreement made on November 6, 2015, Japanese ships will be able to make port calls next year to a Vietnamese naval base along the South China Sea. Hanoi is currently constructing a facility for foreign ships in Cam Ranh Bay, which will be open next year for Japanese ships
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Vietnamese Climber Wins Most Votes to Join Polar Expedition
A self-proclaimed rebel whose favorite song is Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” has won an international round of online voting, joining an elite expedition to the North Pole. 28-year-old Vietnamese hiker Hoang Le Giang took his place in the Fjällräven Polar event on April 3rd along with 20 other trekkers. Giang became wildly popular on
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Labour Regulations in Vietnam
November 2, 2015 REGIONAL MINIMUM WAGE FROM 2016 ONWARDS The Government is currently drafting a Decree which will replace Decree No. 103/2014/ND-CP dated 11 November 2014 on the increment of regional minimum wage from 2016 onwards. According to this draft, the estimated minimum wage would be: Region I: VND 3.500.000 Region II: VND 3.100.000 Region
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Video: Epic Voyage of a Trash Boat
August 26, 2016 Footage of a boat prototype embarking on its maiden voyage. Probably back to the drawing board.
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Calling All Vietnamese American Film Makers
August 22, 2016 HBO has just launched a short film competition specifically geared to Asian Americans. HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries is a short film competition sponsored by Home Box Office, Inc. (“HBO”) that provides emerging directors of Asian and/or Pacific Islander the opportunity to showcase their work.
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6 Reasons Danang Could Be The Best Place You Ever Visit
6 reasons to eat like a fat king, get lost in mind-blowing nature, and party like a renegade. Tucked away from Hanoi’s cultural kaleidoscopes and Dalat’s breathtaking nature is Danag – a culinary paradise that also harbors rich layers of history. It is a city that anybody who loves nature and food should visit. Located
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