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Post-M&A period a challenge for all
When foreign investors partner up with Vietnamese companies, post-merger integration becomes a complex task, focused on cross-cultural understanding and the setting of mutual goods.
Reed Tradex launches new alliance to promote supporting industries
Reed Tradex, the organiser of METALEX Vietnam, has announced a new alliance aimed at driving the development of the Vietnamese supporting industries.
M&A makes FDI picture shine in first seven months
A trend of steady rises in mergers and acquisitions continues to brighten up Vietnam’s foreign investment picture in the first seven months of 2018, affirming it as one of the most effective investment channels for the high-potential market.
Gas-to-power projects attract global energy giants
Giant corporations from the US, Switzerland and France are rushing into Vietnam to invest in promising liquefied natural gas-to-power projects, raising the question whether Vietnam’s gas sources and infrastructure will be up to the task of meeting the demand.
EU firms to bid on public contracts
Starting early next year, EU investors will be able to tender for several types of public infrastructure projects in Vietnam for the first time under EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement commitments.
Hybrid Operation Room: the future surgical theatre
Hybrid Operation Room, a multifunctional integrated future surgical theatre, is now replacing conventional open surgery procedures across the world.
AEC broadens its effects on Vietnam
Two and a half years have elapsed since the ASEAN Economic Community was established and businesses in Vietnam are taking advantage of the bloc’s import tariff cuts to expand their exports, aiming to narrow the trade deficit between Vietnam and ASEAN.
Korean capital flows bolster Apax Holdings’ big ambitions
Apax Holdings Investment JSC is set to make headways in the years ahead on the back of ambitious growth plans.
E-payments head for a boom
E-commerce and e-payments in Vietnam have been growing quickly alongside each other in recent years, with the rapid development of the former said to be the booster for the latter’s continuous expansion in the future.
Transport startups winning over customers
Vietnam’s logistics costs remain high, at equal to more than 20% of GDP compared to 9% to 14% in developed countries, according to the Vietnam Logistics Association.