More M&A Transactions Expected on Vietnam Stock Markets

May 19, 2013 (Vietnamica) – Given the current economic turmoil, merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in Vietnam are expected to grow up, reaching 25-30pct in 2013. New M&A deals would aim at fields in which firms face lots of difficulties and desire to sell out their shares or factories at low prices easily. M&A through stock market will be one of the best choices due to its rapidness, effectiveness and low cost (VnEconomy, May 17).

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Exports to India Surged

May 19, 2013 (Vietnamica) –  The General Department of Vietnam Customs reported that Vietnam-India trade value in the first four months of 2013 saw a YOY increase by nearly 50pct, reaching US$1.804 billion. In April, bilateral turnover alone hit US$498.4 mln, growing by 77.7 pct compared with the last April (VOV,...

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Singapore Tourism Business On The Wane

May 19, 2013 (Vietnamica) — In anticipation of less tourist arrivals over the next 10 years, some industry players said the drop could be substantial as compared to present figures. Thus, Singapore tourism business is bracing for a tough time ahead and it could be running out of new...

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WGC: Gold Demand in Vietnam Fell by 17Pct in Q1.2013

May 17, 2013 (Vietnamica) – In the first quarter of 2013, following the decrease trend on the global market, gold demand in Vietnam fell 17pct to 18.6 tons, reported World...

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Australia to Provide Vietnam with US$157 Mln ODA

May 17, 2013 (Vietnamica) –  The Australian Government is to provide Vietnam with US$157 mln in official development assistance (ODA) for the 2013-2014 period (VnExpress, May 16). 

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Vietnamese Beverage Companies Face Fierce Competition Against Foreign Rivals

May 17, 2013 (Vietnamica) –  Vietnamse beverage companies are facing fierce competition against foreign rivals. Just a small number of local players was able to survive in a market...

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Japan Pledges Technical Support ODA Loans for Vietnam

May 16, 2013 (Vietnamica) – On May 14, Japanese Embassy to Hanoi unveiled that Japan will provide financial aid for 12 technical cooperation projects in Vietnam in the fiscal...

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May 16: Vietnam Stock Markets Rally

May 16: Vietnam Stock Markets Rally

May 16, 2013 (Vietnamica) – Following the announcement of official launch of the US$1.5 billion real estate bailout, both bourses saw strong rally in liquidity and price. VN-Index was...

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The Rise of Gambling and Casino Business in Asia

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May 16, 2013 (Vietnamica) — According to a latest report furnished by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the future of casino and gambling lies in the Asia-Pacific region. The report claims that...

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State Bank of Vietnam: US$1.5 Billion Real Estate Bailout to Launch on June 1

May 15, 2013 (Vietnamica) – After lengthy debate and consideration, State Bank of Vietnam has released that the VND30,000 bln (US$1.5bln) real estate bailout will be launched on June...

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Siam’s Economist: Vietnam Retail Market Still Attractive

May 15, 2013 (Vietnamica) – Pranida Syamananda from Economic Information Center, Siam Commercial Bank - the leading universal banking group in Thailand – has recommended that Vietnam retail market is...

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Exports to UAE Increased 179Pct

May 15, 2013 (Vietnamica) – Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) unveiled that, in Q1.2013, Vietnam export turnover to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw a dramatic YOY increase...

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