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Logistics sector to see rapid transformation
The boom in trade expected from upcoming free trade agreements, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as well the country’s rapidly growing e-commerce are going to drive a transformation in Vietnam’s logistics industry.
Seismic socio-economic shift feeds real estate sector
Over the last twenty years, the Vietnamese property market has come on in leaps and bounds in terms of its professional development.
Insurance firms drag their feet on way to stock listing
In order to increase transparency and create a healthier business environment within the insurance sector, the Ministry of Finance has proposed that all public non-insurance companies be listed on the stock exchange.
Green buildings: the rising trend
Buildings impact directly and indirectly on their surrounding environment, as during their construction and over the course of their lifetime they draw huge volumes of energy, water, and raw materials.
Vietnam warned to raise guard against cyber threats
Enterprises in Vietnam are faced with rising cyber security threats from malware and other malicious digital viruses due to the prevalence of unlicensed software use. Roland Chan, senior director of the Software Alliance’s Asia Pacific compliance programme spoke to VIR’s Thanh Tung about this issue.
Up-market enjoys buoyant growth
As liquidity increases in the real estate market, opportunities are arising in Ho Chi Minh City’s up-market housing sector.
Heritage Photo Tour 2015 kicks off
Heritage Magazine has launched new programme titled "Heritage Photo Tour 2015"as part of the Photographic Contest –Heritage Journey 2015.
FIEs remain tight-lipped in technology transfers
Attracting high technology from foreign firms is still far from a reality in Vietnam, much to the bane of local enterprises.
Spike predicted in Korean investment
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s direct investment inflow to Vietnam is expected to soar in the near future, as businesses scramble to capitalise on the recently-signed free trade agreement between the two countries.
Speculation blamed for forex volatility
As the greenback has been soaring against the dong in recent weeks, financial commentators have suggested this may be a result of dollar speculation in the forex market.