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Banking Sector Research
September 3, 2015. VAMC regime significantly eased with significant powers returned to banks “SBV released Circular 14/2015/TT-NHNN on 28 August supplementing and amending Circular 19/2013/TT-NHNN regarding the purchase, sale and resolution of acquired impaired loans. In addition to special bonds issued in the past, this new circular lays out new regulations regarding VAMC bonds issued
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The Business of Chocolate in Vietnam
There is a shortage of premium chocolate worldwide and Vietnam is helping to remedy the problem. In November 2016, Vietnam was recognized by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) as a “fine flavor cocoa origin”. This award gives Vietnam fine flavor status for 40% of its cocoa exports. The ICCO designation has created an exciting frontier
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Grant Thornton: Vietnam Retail in Top Three for Private Equity
October 28, 2016 Vietnam with its fast growing Vietnam and rapid urbanisation has for several years been a favourite for investment into the retail sector and has consistently ranked in the top 3 sectors as shown in Grant Thornton’s Private Equity Surveys. In 2015, 33.6% of the population lived in urban areas and this number
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Kieu Hoang: Three Lessons from a King of Hustle
June 03, 2016 Sometime in the 1940s, creative energies of the Renaissance fused with the ferocious drive-for-action of modern entrepreneurialism.
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Solar Power Incentives in HCM
HCM City has called for more investment in solar power in the city due to the vast potential of the sector. The city has the opportunity to develop solar power as it is located in an area with strong solar radiation, ranging from 4.3KWh/m2 per day to 6.6KWh/m2 per day, according to statistics from city
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Invest in Vietnam: Central Hydropower Back to Routine
October 3, 2016 Disclaimer: the opinions expressed herein are that of Rongviet Securities and not of VietnamAdvisors. This is NOT a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Back to normal routine 2Q2016: Slightly affected by El Nino Sales volume in 1Q2016 reached 70.4 mn kWh versus the rolling three-year first-quarter average volume of 99 mn kWh. Q2 volume was
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Three Things For Vietnam’s Future: Celadon Capital CEO
In case you haven’t heard, we are giving away two $1,800 tickets to the Economist’s Vietnam Summit 2016. We asked our readers to submit three things they would like to see happen in Vietnam in the future. You can read about contest rules here. Two winners will receive the $1,800 summit tickets. Below are three
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5 Ways Anyone Can Save The Douc From Extinction
The world’s most beautiful primates are endangered. Here’s five unbelievably easy ways anyone can save them. Due to their colorful fur, the Douc Langur monkeys are considered to be some of the most beautiful primates in the world. However, recent deforestation events have pushed them to endangered (and soon to be critically endangered) status. It is
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How to Find Executive Jobs and Careers in Vietnam
Yes, working in Vietnam is easy and exciting. Discover jobs that elevate your career and expand your world experience. Vietnam has high demand for American talent. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are teeming with jobs in healthcare, technology, manufacturing, tourism, and more. Positions abound in executive and management positions. Today, Vietnam has already captured the hearts
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Orchid farmer creates jobs in spite of arid landscape
A young local farmer has created a thriving orchid business in one of the driest provinces in Vietnam. 34-year-old, Phan Thanh Sang, has created new career paths for people in Ninh Thuan Province, on the south-central coast of Vietnam. The mountainous area of land he calls his own is half-covered by forest, which makes cultivation challenging. In
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Vietnam Hosts APEC 2017 Economic Summit
The APEC 2017 Economic Leaders Week, themed “Creating New Dynamism, Fostering A Shared Future”, will take place in Da Nang, Vietnam from November 6-11. The event will host over 10,000 delegates from 21 APEC member nations. President Tran Dai Quang will preside over and attend main activities, including the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Dialogue
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Enter to Win! Tell Us Your Lunar New Year Stories Win Lunch at Park Hyatt Saigon!
January 11, 2017 Lunar New Year holds a treasure trove of great stories in Vietnam, and we want to hear some of yours! Tell us your best Tet Lunar New Year stories, and you will be entered to win a luxury dining experience at Ho Chi Minh City’s finest hotel, Park Hyatt Saigon. To join in
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Business Registration Guidelines
October 14, 2015 Changing the Business Registration information and requirements for the legal represntative: Enterprises granted with Investment License/ Investment Certificate and if having changes on Business registration information (i.e. information of Legal representative upon having new passport,…) need to carry out the procedure to convert this License into the Enterprise Registration Certificate and update
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Frenzied mid-month dissipates at month-end
November 20, 2015 Vietnam Indices MTD % Nov VNI -5.6% 573.20 VN30 -6.0% 581.94 VN Mid -1.7% 724.74 VN Small -0.6% 678.61 HNI -2.0% 80.61 HN 30 -4.0% 145.91 Trading Activity Oct Nov Daily Val 30day USD m 86.0 127.0 Foreign Net Inflows USD m 55.7 -19.5 ASEAN 5
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TPP – Fast Track Looks On Course
June 2015 (HSC strategy and macro report ) Now for a final Senate revote – The Senate overnight passed a critical procedural vote related to TPA by 60-37. This clears the way for a final vote on TPA today. And a simple majority will do this time. A few weeks ago, the Senate passed an
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2015 Tourism Overview Executive Summary Hotel Survey
In the first half of 2015, Vietnam welcomed 40 million domestic visitors and 3.8 million international arrivals. H1-2015 witnessed growth of 70.9% increase in domestic visitors, from 23.4 million to 40 million. On the other hand, international arrivals decreased from 4.3 million to 3.8 million, leading to a year-on-year decrease of 11.3%. The declining trend
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Decree 60 signing signals intent to lift FOL and improve market access
June 2015 On 26th June 2015, the Government issued Decree 60/2015 which amends certain regulations instructing the Securities Law 2006; notably changing some of the rules of engagement governing foreign ownership limits of joint stock or public companies. These changes will come into effect from 1st September 2015. One of our sources is the Vietnam
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Trans Pacific Partnership Sunset
Impact of the Demise of the Trans Pacific Partnership Firstly, happy year of the Rooster- Chuc Mung Nam Moi. With the likely demise of the Trans Pacific Partnership (“TPP”), following g the withdrawal by the USA, the big question is how will this impact Vietnam and what it means for the bi-lateral Vietnam –USA relationship.
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How “Gamification” Is Revolutionizing Worlds
Gamification has been a smashing hit lately. It has been used by businesses to quintuple engagement, schools to foster learning addiction, and institutions to recruit top talent. As gamification begins to enter Vietnam and the rest of Asia, we explain what it is, the principles that make it successful, and how companies can begin reaping
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Venture Capital in Overdrive
June 24, 2016 Venture capital is in overdrive, with new disruption strategies, models, and technologies sprouting out by the week. It can be difficult to keep pace with this blitzkrieg of innovation.
