Many merger and acquisition (M&A) deals have concluded recently, after which Vietnamese companies joined Chinese textile & garment production chains.

The shares of oil and gas companies have seen a price decrease of 49% by November compared with the same period last year, the sharpest so far.

Most of the foreign debt incurred by state-owned general corporations are in their core business fields, and as such they have to look for capital to run projects.

Agriculture is an investment field which promises high risks but low profitability, just 3-4%.

E-retailing or e-commerce has become popular in Vietnam since 2004 with the number of online customers having been on the rise. 

Situated at an altitude of nearly 1,400 meters above sea level, Suoi Giang in Van Chan district, Yen Bai province is the home to the oldest tea trees in Vietnam.

Foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) account for less than 25 percent of total number of footwear enterprises, but make up 77% of total export value.

Domestic banks are struggling to compete with foreign banks, which are powerful in online payment technology, and with businesses applying online payment methods.

The business fields that Thais have poured money to in Vietnam – infrastructure, building materials, retail, consumer goods, food and automobiles – are all fields with great potential.

Some foreign investors have warned that they may leave Vietnam because of unfavorable conditions to do business. However, Vietnamese businesses and analysts believe they will stay in the country.