Other Briefings
Largest Software Park Approves US$316.45 Million Worth of Projects
By Fan Feng Jul. 9 – The country’s largest software park and high-tech industrial area, Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Industrial Zone, has approved the investment licenses of four projects worth a total of US$316.45 million. Shipbuilder Vietnam Shipping Industrial Group invested US$85.6 million for the Vietnam Ship Research Institute to house its national research and design […]
Unilever Vietnam Now Fully Foreign-Owned
Jun. 29 – Unilever Vietnam is now a fully foreign-owned company after buying 33.33 percent of shares held by its former joint venture partner, the Vietnam National Chemical Corporation (Vinachem), for an undisclosed amount. The buyout was approved by regulatory officials and is now in the process of being finalized. Previously, Unilever held US$75.3 million […]
Vespa Factory to Open in Vietnam
Jun. 26 – Italy’s Piaggo is opening a new US$30 million Vespa factory in Vietnam to manufacture their 125 and 150 cc scooters. Piaggio is Europe’s biggest maker of two-wheeled vehicles and the fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. The plant is forecast to produce 100,000 scooters to be sold in the country and […]
Vietnam Approves US$438 Million Railway to Cambodia
Jun. 18 – Vietnam is set to build a 128.5 kilometer railway linking Ho Chi Minh City to the border with Cambodia at a cost of US$438 million. Construction will begin next year. The railway will form part of the Trans-Asia Railway linking Singapore and Kunming, China, the Ministry of Transport said in a statement. […]
Hanjin Shipping to Launch Direct Vietnam-U.S. Service
Jun. 16 – South Korean shipping company, Hanjin Shipping (HJS), will launch a direct service between Vietnam and the United States on June 21; the third major container line to do so. The new service is called the South East & Japan Express (SJX) and will focus on the Vietnamese and South East Asian markets […]
Vietnam, Alibaba Partner in E-Commerce
Jun. 12 – The Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Center and Alibaba Group, the world’s largest e-commerce company, have agreed to develop e-commerce in Vietnam. The deal will allow Vietnamese suppliers to be introduced on Alibaba’s online exchange, where buyers and sellers around the world can connect to do business. Moreover, it would help ease […]
Vietnam-Thailand Direct Overland Trade Now Possible
Jun. 11 – Direct overland shipments between Vietnam and Thailand are now possible through a regional customs transit system that eliminates the need for re-loading in Lao PDR. The direct route along the East-West Economic Corridor begins from Danang, Vietnam, passing through Savannakhet, Lao PDR then on to Thailand. This is the first time that […]
U.S. Firm to Develop Resorts in Danang and Dalat
Jun. 9 – American hotel and leisure company, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, has partnered with Saigon Invest Group to built two resorts in Danang City and Dalat town. These projects will include a 330-room Le Meridien Danang Resort and Spa on more than 8.4 hectares of land. The project will have an investment capital […]
Vietnam Implements Policies to Promote Tourism
Jun. 8 – In an effort to boost tourism, Vietnam is implementing new policies to cut taxes and offer value added tax refunds to tourists. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Huynh Vinh Ai speaking at a recent forum held in Ho Chi Minh City, said that cars with 25 seats or more meant […]
Cambodia to Open 3 New Border Crossings with Vietnam
Jun. 5 – Cambodia is set to open additional border crossings with Vietnam by next month to encourage more tourism and trade between the two countries. When the new border crossings are open it will allow more vehicles to arrive per day from the previous 150 to 500. The news was announced by Cambodia’s Minister […]
