Many famous casino developers have visited Vietnam since 2002 to propose resort projects, but they have not returned. 

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, Vietcombank, on October 22 signed a contract with Credit Suisse and the Vietnam International Law Firm (VILAF) for a new equity issue. 

It is still unclear how much of Vinamilk’s stake will be sold to foreign investors. Experts have warned that once foreign investors hold the controlling stake in Vinamilk, they would control the Vietnamese dairy market.

(VOV) - Property developer Vingroup and its real estate agents will hold a workshop in Hanoi on October 25 on investment in Vinpearl Resort & Villas.

Norway’s experience in sea-based economic development as well as cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and the country in this area were the main topics of a seminar in Hanoi on October 20.

The authorities of the central province of Quang Binh held a working session with the Laos Petro Join Stock Company on October 19 to discuss the outcomes of a site survey for a bonded warehouse and oil pipeline in Vietnamese territories, reported the Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper.

(VOV) - The Vietnam stock market has been rallying to news that the State Capital Investment Corp plans to divest its entire 45.1% stake in Vinamilk, valued at an estimated US$2.7 billion.

(VOV) - Trong Duc Cocoa Company Ltd. is coordinating with a Japanese partner to produce chocolate for export to Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China), said company’s director Dang Truong Khanh.

The state’s call for investment in infrastructure projects has received an active response from private investors, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) report to the Ministry of Transport.

(VOV) - Russia’s gas giant Gazprom on October 19 met with Dong Nai provincial leaders to discuss issues of cooperation in the gas sector – particularly the company supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the southern provinces.