Author: VIR
Multibillion-dollar M&A wave targeting Vietnamese SMEs
Instead of focusing on conducting M&A deals to acquire large-scale Vietnamese enterprises, the Republic of Korea's enterprises are now eyeing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in different sectors to conduct M&A activities in Vietnam.
The automotive giant behind stellar Vinamilk buy-in
The largest automotive group from Singapore, Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited Company has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Platinum Victory Pte., Ltd completed the purchase of 80.28 million shares, representing 5.5% stake in Vietnam Dairy Products JSC through two back-to-back transactions.
French firm to revolutionise staff training in Vietnam
French educational services firm Crossknowledge recently partnered up with MVV Education to offer training solutions in Vietnam.
Vietnam-Korea IT Cooperation Centre officially opens
Vietnam-Korea IT Cooperation Centre was officially established on November 13 by Korea's Ministry of Science and Information, Communication and Technology in collaboration with Vietnam's National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA).
On the verge of another Chinese investing wave
On the occasion of Communist Party of China General Secretary and President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam on November 11 and 12, VIR reporter looks into China’s latest investment movements in Vietnam.
Trade ties tighten amid leader visits
In a week of international visits, Vietnam has upgraded its ties with Canada to a comprehensive partnership, while further strengthening its relations with Chile, China, and the US.
Millennial shoppers to drive future of Vietnam’s e-commerce market
Defined as those born between 1980 and 2000, the millennial generation is shaping up to become the largest age group of online shoppers in Vietnam.
Landmark law to spur big FDI
Vietnamese provinces are taking action in advance of a predicted wave of foreign investment inflows headed towards three special economic zones, which are soon to be supported by a new law on special administrative-economic zones.
KBEE Ho Chi Minh City comes stronger than ever
The Korea Trade & Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) held the Korean Brand & Entertainment Expo 2017 (KBEE 2017) at GEM Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on November 9,
Manulife Vietnam donates nearly VND200 mil to Terry Fox Fund
Nearly 700 staff and agents of Manulife Vietnam, part of leading international financial services group Manulife Financial Corporation, have joined the 2017 Terry Fox Run, raising nearly VND200 million ($9,000) for cancer research and treatment.
