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Equitized SOEs not attractive to strategic investors
Many investors have been reluctant to buy a stake of equitized SOEs (state owned enterprises) because of problems in current regulations and the internal weaknesses of the enterprises.
Domestic packaging firms under threat as foreign manufacturers arrive
According to Euromonitor International, Vietnam was ranked 32nd in the world in demand for food packaging in 2015 with 3.915 million tons.
Competitive petroleum market? It’s still far away
100% foreign-owned filling stations and the sale of a stake in petroleum companies by the state have not been enough to create a competitive petroleum market.
How special should be Vietnam’s special economic zones?
Though experts all agree that SEZs must be run with ‘special political institutions and outstanding policies’, they dare not ‘make a breakthrough’ and design regulations which go beyond the current legal framework.
Vietnam strives to brand rare and precious produce
Among Vietnam’s rare and precious herbs, Ngoc Linh ginseng and agarwood are in the top positions in terms of preciousness and selling prices.
Uber, Grab, Bitcoin and Vietnam’s digital economy
The fierce opposition by traditional taxi firms to Uber and Grab, the uncertainty of state management of bitcoins, and the number of Vietnamese starting up businesses in Singapore all show that it is necessary to amend the legal framework in the context of the digital economy.
Fresh milk market still attractive despite big rivals
Vinamilk is leading the domestic fresh milk market, but is now being challenged by newcomers.
The second ‘Swedish investment wave’ in Vietnam has arrived
The Swedish businesses coming to Vietnam in the second investment wave are focusing on consumer goods, according to analysts.
Vietnamese farmers seek to export safe pork products
In 2016, the livestock industry produced 54.5 million pigs, but domestic consumption was 35.8 million.
Consumer credit: nearly 47% of Vietnamese borrow money
Around one out of every two Vietnamese borrows money on credit, according to StoxPlus.