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Gov't offers foreigners opportunities to buy into Vietnamese banks
With attractive incentives from the Government, the opportunity for foreign investors to own 100% of a Vietnamese bank has never been better.
Labor quality is big problem for Vietnam: reports
Vietnam is in the ‘golden population period’ with a high number of working-age people, expected to last from 2010 to 2040. However, the quality of the labor force is not ‘golden’, say experts.
Overseas graduates also struggling to find jobs
Graduates from overseas universities tend to require higher salaries than the average level, even though they don’t have much working experience.
Overspending, not loss of revenue, is cause of budget deficit: economists
The Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) plan to raise taxes has been facing fierce criticism from economists who believe that the real reason behind the plan is not tax reform, but just money to cover expenditures.
“The Colors of Dong Thap” at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
The beauty of Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta, especially its Dong Thap Muoi inland wetland, has been an inspiration for generations of Vietnamese writers and poets.
What’s behind chicken exports to Japan?
Vietnam has exported its first consignment of 300 tons of chicken to Japan, described as a ‘historic milestone’ for the livestock industry.
Industrial property market booms, demand spurs investment
By the end of November 2016, Vietnam had 324 IZs, including 220 operating with an occupancy rate of 51%, according to MPI’s (Ministry of Planning & Investment) IZ Management Board Department.
Foreign-style restaurants in Hanoi
La Salsa, Bobby Chinn, Le Petit, and Don’s are luxury restaurants with European cuisine and highly appreciated in Hanoi. On weekends, choose one of the listed restaurants to enjoy a romantic dinner.
Foreign capital flows to Vietnam’s pharmacy sector
Attracting foreign capital will allow Vietnamese pharmacy firms improve their competitiveness and develop the national pharmacy industry. However, analysts warn that the market may fall into foreign hands.
Difficulties in getting capital hinders startup sector
In 2016, total investment value in startups in Southeast Asia reached US$1.5 billion, but less than US$100 million was poured into Vietnam.