IPOs (Initial Public Offering) or being listed on foreign markets not only helps Vietnamese companies attract investments, but also strengthens their positions and the country’s position in the world.

MICE, a type of tourism combining meetings, incentives, conferences, and events, is evaluated as a solution to revitalise the domestic tourism market.

In the 46 years since national reunification, Vietnam’s development has witnessed great strides with major contributions from foreign investment, which has been targeted to continue being an important driver of the domestic economy.

As global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity continues to rebound following a pandemic-fuelled freeze, Vietnam is expected to benefit from the growth of deal-making.

Fast-food restaurant chain Lotteria – a subsidiary of the Republic of Korea's Lotte Group – could close its Vietnamese franchise due to tepid performance.

The first three months of the year have witnessed more local businesses beef up their mergers and acquisitions efforts in order to scale up operations.

Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmacy chains are increasingly getting new funds to expand their operations in local market, thereby securing access and availability of medical supplies and drugs for locals. However, concerns over adequate human resources in the sector dampen the bright prospects and could cause supply issues.

A number of banks recorded impressive growth in the first quarter and set a relatively strong profit growth target this year.

While adversities due to COVID-19 are making some firms more prudent with outbound investment ventures, but there are firms that do not hesitate in finding ways to tap into the global market potential.

The prime minister issued Decision No.10/2021/QD-TTg providing criteria for identifying high-tech enterprises, effective from April 30.