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Foreign distributors to remap petroleum distribution market
Analysts believe the petroleum distribution market will see a breakthrough after the conclusion of IPOs for PV Oil and Binh Son Refinery (BSR).
US$5.2 billion drug market attracts more foreign investors
The Vietnamese drug market, valued at US$5.2 billion, is attracting more foreign investors and multinationals.
Foreign investment funds making huge profits in Vietnam
Some foreign funds are leaving Vietnam after making huge profits from their investment deals, while others are entering the country to seek new opportunities.
Trio of manufacturers assist in ‘made-in-Vietnam auto dream’
Vietnam once put high hopes on automobile joint ventures, believing that foreign technologies would help develop the automobile industry. However, it now believes that it would be better not to rely on outsiders.
Is there a third investment wave in Vietnam banks?
While some analysts note that a number of foreign banks have withdrawn capital from Vietnam banks, others see signs of a third investment wave from foreign investors.
Foreign giants step up franchising efforts in Vietnam
According to the Ministry of Investment and Industry (MOIT), 183 foreign brands have been granted a franchise in Vietnam, mostly from the US, Australia, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the EU.
Modern retail model growing faster than entire retail industry
The modern retail model is one of the best ways to approach the Vietnamese consumer goods market, with its young population, rising income, and shifting consumption habits, from traditional stores to shopping malls.
Car price war to break out from January 1, 2018
Car dealers and buyers are ‘holding their breath’ before January 1, 2018, when car prices are expected to see big fluctuations.
Banks still struggling to settle bad debts
Sacombank and VP Bank are leading the list of banks with the highest NPL (non-performing loans) ratios.
Economists fear big money supply may lead to high bad-debt ratio
To obtain a 20% credit growth rate this year, total outstanding loans will have to increase by VND1,200 trillion. In the last five last months of the year, VND700 trillion is expected to be pumped into circulation.