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Where will SOE CEOs go after State disinvestment?
There are two paths for the leaders of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to follow after SOEs equitized, either becoming hired workers or civil servants at state agencies. In fact, there is another choice – retirement.
Vietnam modern retail not a promising land for all
Foreign retailers have been flocking to Vietnam because they see the great potential in a 90-million-consumer market. However, Vietnam has not been an easy playing field even for experienced players.
Vietnam’s medicinal rice selling like hot cakes
Rice with a high nutrition content, known as medicinal rice, developed by some Vietnamese food companies, has been selling well in Vietnam and the world market.
Whose hands will public assets fall into?
The equitization of a series of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) will end with a large part of public assets falling into the hands of a group of ‘the super rich’.
International beauty contests feature girls of Vietnamese origin
Many young women of Vietnamese origin have attracted special attention at beauty contests worldwide.
Smartphones gain in popularity as tablets sales decline in Vietnam
The sales of iPad in the Vietnamese market have declined, even though they are competitive with other rival brands and have high quality.
Organic produce popular among Vietnamese consumers despite higher prices
“If you begin tilling the land today and then sow seeds, you will be able to harvest vegetables and carry to the market in 40 days. But it took us three years to satisfy the international standard for organic vegetables,” said Pham Phuong Thao, director of Mua Trade & Service Company, which owns the Organica shop chain.
Simple beauty of Yen island in Phu Yen
Yen island, An Hoa commune, Tuy An district, is located far from Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province 15 km along the coastal concrete roads through peaceful villages. It is called Yen island because in the old days it had a lot of birds nests.
IZs and office/apartment market receiving more foreign capital
The land rent in industrial zones (IZs) has been increasing, while offices and apartments are believed to escalate soon. The real estate has heated up on the good news about TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement) and other free trade agreements (FTAs).
Farm exports face challenges as exporters put all eggs in one basket
The rapid increase in exports to one market may force Vietnam to face anti-dumping lawsuits, while large exports to China will bring risks as this is an unsafe market.