vietnam investment
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Forbes Ranks Vinamilk as Vietnam’s Most Valuable Brand
Vinamilk was named by Forbes and Viet Capital Securities on Monday as the most valuable brand in Vietnam for the second year in a row. The dairy company has an estimated value of US$1.71 billion, a 13% increase from 2016. Viettel, the national telecom firm, ranked second with an estimated value of US$849.6 million, and
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Stock Market and Banking Liquidity in 2017
Ha My Tran – Ext: 1309 Many investors have become concerned with the banking system liquidity this year. The apparent reason is that the domestic monetary flow was on an upward trend during 2016, thanks to the SBV’s strong easing monetary policies; this has resulted in a strong boost for the market. Will this story
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Grant Thornton: Contributions to Vietnam’s GDP and Balance of Payments
October 3rd 2016 Often overlooked is Vietnam’s significant and growing volume of overseas remittances from Overseas Vietnamese and Vietnamese workers back to their families in Vietnam. In just 25 years this has grown from a mere US$ 120 million to over US$ 12 billion1 equal to 5.5% of GDP, more than the direct contribution from
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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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Heavy Rains Flood Saigon
September 26, 2016 Since 4 pm Saigon time on Monday September 26, heavy rains have left Saigon’s streets in chaos. Pasteur-Ham Nghi junction (District 1), Nguyen Huu Canh Street and Nguyen Duy Trinh (District 2) were submerged in over a foot of water. Traffic jams and accidents are the story of the hour. These rains come as no surprise,
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Vietnam’s economic performance
September 26th 2016 Although GDP growth for the year is a little under budget for 2016 we are still the leading one of the leading countries in SE Asia for GDP growth, and ahead of Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore (commonly referred to as the ASEAN 6). Whilst lower oil process and depressed agricultural
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Invest in Vietnam: Picking Stocks for Sustainable Gains as Liquidity Falls
Disclaimer: the opinions expressed herein are that of Rongviet Securities and not of VietnamAdvisors. This is NOT a solicitation to buy or sell securities. WORLD ECONOMY US – The economy appears to look better in Q3/2016 According to the updates, the US macroeconomic indicators experienced a positive growth in July. In particular, industrial production went
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HSC Securities: JS Commercial Bank to Outperform
September 14, 2016 Disclaimer: the opinions expressed herein are that of HSC Securities and not of VietnamAdvisors. This is NOT a solicitation to buy or sell securities. VCB hold the FY2015 AGM on 15th April 2016. In the AGM, VCB announced a strong Q1’s results with pre-tax profit up 58% y/y. For FY2016 VCB targets 10% pretax
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Destination: Cave Dining Adventures!
Been There, Done That? For you travelers that are looking for something different, here is a rare and unique trip out of the ordinary – Cave Dining Adventure Tours in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. This is a bucket list type of trip where you will have an adventure unlike any other. Ha Long Bay is in
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Investors Dissapointed as Casinos Remain Banned
September 9, 2016 In a draft decree this week, the Ministry of Finance maintained its stance that Vietnamese locals will be banned from casinos. Only foreigners and Vietnamese with foreign passports can use casinos. The move will disappoint foreign investors who hoped the Vietnamese government would lift its local ban on casinos. The Vietnamese press
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Two Dozen Vietnam Startups Receive Seed to Series C
September 8, 2016 Topica, the Hanoi based accelerator and edtech group, announced that Vietnam saw two dozen startups receive seed to Series C funding in the first seven months of 2016. Vietnam’s VNG Corporation made a series C investment in e-commerce platform Tiki (reported at around $17 million in exchange for a 38 per cent
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Vietnam Defeats Defending Futsal Champions Japan
September 01, 2016 Highlights of Vietnam edging out defending champions Japan 2-1 on penalties in AFC 2016 Futsal Championship quarter-finals. The victory followed a 4-4 draw after extra-time. Vietnam secured a place in the semi-finals for the first time and qualification for a maiden FIFA Futsal World Cup. Iran went on to win the Futsal
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The World’s First-Ever Vietnam Tax Infographic
August 29, 2016 We present the world’s first infographic on Vietnamese tax rates. It was created by Grant Thornton chairman and our long-time contributor Kenneth Atkinson specifically for VietnamAdvisors. Nowhere else will you find a breakdown this comprehensive.
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Pokemon Go Ignites Vietnam!
August 15, 2016 Pokemon Go – Niantics’ mobile gaming phenomenon – reached Vietnam on August 6th. As expected, it sent hordes of Vietnamese players across the streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh – their eyes glued to their screens and their hearts set on catching new Pokemon. Vietnam, like many other Southeast Asian countries,
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Miss Vietnam 2016 Finalists
July 29th 2016 Participants in the Miss Vietnam pageant receive the opportunity to be goodwill ambassadors on behalf of their country for the rest of their lives. Past participants say they treasure the special recognition the Vietnamese people show them everywhere they go, even years after the event. The 2016 southern province finalists were chosen
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Cycling for Newborns!
July 25th 2016 Our good friend Ken Atkinson, Chairman of Grant Thorton, will be cycling for an amazing cause in August. He will be cycling along side British Consul General Ian Gibbons the first hour of ‘Bright Lights’ which is a 24-hour static bike ride to keep the Caravelle Hotel sign lit by pedal power!
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Summer Reading For Asia Investors
Some of the world’s most successful businessmen have credited their success to their voracious appetites for reading. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, for example, post regular reading lists that are heavily coveted by aspiring investors and entrepreneurs. Following in their footsteps, I’ve decided to compile my own list of titles that dive into Pan-Asia’s rising
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US Presidential Visit
May 23, 2016 Of course the headlines this week are about the visit of President Obama, the third serving President to visit Vietnam. As a major trading and investment partner to Vietnam the visit is widely expected to help boost both the economic relationship as well as political ties.
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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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Red Cross Accepts Frequent Flyer Miles Donations
May 09, 2016 You can put your unused flight miles to work for the Red Cross through the generosity of several major airlines. The airline partners listed below permit loyalty program members to donate their flight miles to help Red Cross