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Tata Coffee takes step to setting up in Binh Duong
Tata Coffee, a subsidiary of Tata Group, is eyeing the southern province of Binh Duong for a US$50 million project in Vietnam, making good on a pledge last year.
Vietnam’s position in the new world order
Senior economist Nguyen Mai has a look at the international standing before and after US President Donald Trump took office and shares his views on what Vietnam should do to capitalise on the new situation.
Foreign animal feed frenzy verges on monopoly, local makers allege
Competition in Vietnam’s animal feed industry is falling out of balance, with foreign firms dominating more and more of the local market.
Local drug firms captivate foreign clients with profits
2016 was a profitable year for Vietnam’s biggest pharmaceutical firms, making the lucrative industry more appealing for international groups.
Roadblocks divert car industry gains
As car sales fall within the country, Vietnam is looking to overhaul regulations to keep up with the rapid changes within the automotive industry.
Government announces large-scale agricultural divestment
Investors can look forward to plenty of opportunities as Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG), Vinafood 2, and many more companies where the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) represents the state holding, will put up to 100% stake up for public auction in 2017.
More energetic label reforms needed
Though the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s new circular has allowed enterprises more latitude in energy labelling requirements, firms are saying that bureaucratic tangles remain.
Tetra Pak’s local base will back-end constant growth
The global processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak has received an investment certificate to build a US$124 million paper-board carton factory in the southern province of Binh Duong.
Toshiba troubles casts doubt on Vietnamese plans
Toshiba’s colossal losses and the resulting distrust of creditors may negatively affect its operations in Vietnam and raise questions about the future of its plans here.
Vietnam sees strong FDI flows from APEC partners
Projects by companies from other APEC countries not only have big scales but also make sizeable contributions to Vietnam’s socioeconomic development. FDI from these countries is still continuing to flow into Vietnam.