Foreign firms seek smoother M&A procedures in Vietnam

Foreign firms seek smoother M&A procedures in Vietnam

The business community in Vietnam is calling for easier requirements to conduct merger and acquisition (M&A) deals that are set to thrive as the country's economy continues to open up.

Economy - Fri, March 22, 2024 | 10:18 am

Foreign firms in Vietnam want clarity, more incentives  to offset GMT impacts

Foreign firms in Vietnam want clarity, more incentives to offset GMT impacts

Foreign businesses operating in Vietnam have called on the Vietnamese authorities to issue clearer policies and consider further incentives to offset negative effects of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) that was enacted in January.

Economy - Wed, March 20, 2024 | 9:38 pm

Foreign businesses in Vietnam urge relaxation of visa, work permit requirements

Foreign businesses in Vietnam urge relaxation of visa, work permit requirements

The foreign business community in Vietnam has again recommended the Vietnamese government loosen visa and work permit requirements to attract more tourists and skilled workers.

Travel - Wed, March 20, 2024 | 11:18 am

FDI businesses call for stable power supplies in Vietnam

FDI businesses call for stable power supplies in Vietnam

Foreign-invested companies in Vietnam have expressed concerns over power shortages and called on authorities to provide stable supplies for industrial parks to ensure production.

Energy - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 5:33 pm

Vietnam should promote workforce investments, clear regulations: Bosch

Vietnam should promote workforce investments, clear regulations: Bosch

Vietnam should encourage the government and businesses to invest more in human resources and build a clear regulatory framework, Dominik Meichle, managing director of Bosch Vietnam, said at the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) on Tuesday.

Economy - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 4:07 pm

Intel commits to long-term investment in Vietnam: representative

Intel commits to long-term investment in Vietnam: representative

Intel appreciates the continued support of the Vietnamese government and is committed to long-term investments in the country, Intel Vietnam representative Phung Viet Thang said at the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) on Tuesday.

Companies - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 11:17 am

Vietnam gov’t seek better understanding with FDI firms via annual forum

Vietnam gov’t seek better understanding with FDI firms via annual forum

The Vietnam Business Forum (VBF), under the theme “FDI enterprises pioneer in implementing green growth strategies,” took place on Tuesday, serving as an annual platform for dialogue between the Vietnamese government and the foreign business community.

Economy - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 9:05 am

Vietnam’s fire safety regulations burden investors: Kocham

Vietnam’s fire safety regulations burden investors: Kocham

There have been complaints about new and increased investments in firefighting among businesses due to stricter regulations, according to the Korean Chamber of Commerce (Kocham) in Vietnam.

Economy - Thu, March 23, 2023 | 8:10 am

Vietnam to encourage direct power purchase agreements: prime minister

Vietnam to encourage direct power purchase agreements: prime minister

Vietnam is piloting a direct power purchase scheme and is planning to encourage its application, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Economy - Sun, March 19, 2023 | 2:25 pm

Vietnam economy on upward trend with inflation controlled, currency stable

Vietnam economy on upward trend with inflation controlled, currency stable

Vietnam's economy is well on track to recovery and continued growth in 2023 following its success in controlling inflation and maintaining the relative stability of the Vietnamese dong last year, corporate representatives told the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) on Sunday.

Economy - Sun, March 19, 2023 | 9:43 am

Global minimum tax - opportunities and challenges for Vietnam

Global minimum tax - opportunities and challenges for Vietnam

Adoption of the global minimum tax (GMT) will bring both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam in attracting foreign investment, wrote Huong Vu, co-head of the Vietnam Business Forum's (VBF) Tax & Customs Working Group.

Economy - Tue, February 28, 2023 | 9:38 am