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What do local businessmen think about the effects of the second Covid-19 wave?

Anticipating difficulties ahead, businesspeople believe that it is not the time to leave the market.

WB expert advises Vietnam to think about FDI role

A World Bank expert’s advice about attracting FDI deserves consideration, according to Bui Trinh, a respected economist.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 15

Vietnam outstrips Thailand in rice export price

Saigontourist withdraws capital, public land bought by private company

Saigontourist, which once held 50 percent of capital at Sai Gon Golf JSC, has divested all of its contributed capital.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 14

Automobile sales down in first seven months

How do VN businesses join the global supply chain?

“If enterprises want to join the global supply chain, don’t think local,” said Nguyen Anh Tuan from Samsung Vietnam.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 13

Nearly 20,000 rooftop solar power projects installed

Covid-19 pandemic gives big push to online shopping

Vietnam’s e-commerce saw a 30 percent growth rate from 2016 to 2020, according to the Ministry of Investment and Planning. The country aims to have 55 percent of population shopping online by 2025.

Old brands change image after takeovers by corporations

Many once-famous brands, which were experiencing bad business performance, have revived shortly after being bought by large corporations, reported Saigon Times.

Vietnam's real estate market prospects uncertain

The new outbreak of Covid-19 and the heavy fluctuations of financial investment channels are creating big challenges for the real estate market.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 12

Foreign firms to gain greater footing in petrol retail market

Vietnamese private enterprises increase investments abroad

While private enterprises have made more outward investments, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been gradually reducing their investments, reported Bizlive.

No new FDI in 12 provinces in first seven months of the year

As many as 12 cities/provinces have not seen new FDI projects this year, reported Saigon Times.

Vietnam faces lowest growth in 35 years

Economists have predicted the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic could leave Vietnam facing its lowest level of economic growth in 35 years.

Daring proposal: pumping US$2.5-5 billion to save Vietnamese businesses

Some economists have suggested pumping 1-2 percent of GDP, or $2.5-5 billion, into 28 SME credit guarantee funds to help businesses overcome current difficulties.

Local businesses struggle as another outbreak hits

As another wave of COVID-19 hits the nation, many businesses are already on the verge of collapse.

Real estate market: big investors prefer M&A deals

The real estate market is facing difficulties because of both Covid-19 and legal problems. Businesses with powerful financial capability are now hunting for land and projects, reported Doanh Nhan Sai Gon.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 10

Rubberwood panels temporarily taxed at zero

Policies need to be timely and reasonable to stimulate demand in Vietnam

Domestic consumption will help the economy recover from the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic