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Rethinking Financing Vietnam’s Clean Energy Transition
Vietnam’s New Social Media ID Regulations: Unpacked
How Well Prepared Is Vietnam for a Trump Presidency?
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Media Relations in Vietnam: Lessons from VinFast
It’s Time to Talk About Vietnam’s Credit Growth Policy…
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Day: September 11, 2024
Vietnam’s banks take lion’s share of Vietnam’s corporate bond debt in August
The bulk of these corporate bonds were issued to Vietnam’s banks which is inline with observations in July that a shift is taking place. Specifically, corporate bond debt looks to be moving from the real estate and construction sectors across to the banking sector which would fit with the broader narrative around real estate firms struggling to access capital.
Liquor Licences in Vietnam 2024
In Vietnam, liquor licences are mandatory for businesses involved in the production, distribution, retail, or import/export of alcoholic beverages. The licensing process is regulated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and other relevant authorities depending on the type and scale of the business. Vietnam has specific regulations for different types of alcoholic products, such as beer, wine, and spirits. Obtaining a liquor licence is essential for legal compliance and ensures that businesses adhere to safety, taxation, and distribution laws.
Food Safety Certification in Vietnam 2024
Food safety certification plays a vital role in Vietnam’s growing food industry, ensuring that businesses maintain high safety standards to protect consumers and meet regulatory requirements. Obtaining the appropriate certifications allows businesses to operate legally, improve their reputation, and compete in both local and international markets. Compliance with these certifications demonstrates a commitment to food safety and quality, contributing to the long-term success of the business and the overall safety of Vietnam’s food supply chain.
Product Quality Self-Declarations in Vietnam 2024
In Vietnam, self-declaration of product quality is a regulatory process that allows businesses to declare that their products comply with relevant food safety and quality standards without needing prior approval from the authorities. This procedure is governed by Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, which provides detailed guidelines on the food safety law in
Vietnam outbound FDI falls 64.6 percent year-on-year to end August
Mining, processing and manufacturing, and retail were the biggest recipients accounting for 39.8, 19.7, and 16.8 percent, respectively. These investments have mostly been concentrated in the Netherlands, Laos, the UK, and the USA accounting for 37.1, 25.78, 13.4, and 12.7 percent of these investments, respectively…
Asia Commercial Bank: Vietnam Stock Overview
In the first half of 2024, ACB’s total operating income and net profit rose by 5.5 percent and 4.7 percent year-over-year respectively. This positive growth was primarily attributed to a more stable macroeconomic environment and a rebound in credit demand. As a result, the stock price has risen by 21.2 percent from the beginning of 2024 to September 9…
Starlink exec meets with Vietnam Prime Minister but no clear outcomes reached
Of note, back in March, it was reported that SpaceX has put plans to launch its satellite service on hold in Vietnam due to Vietnam’s foreign ownership limits in the telecommunications industry–Foreign ownership in telecommunications services that include infrastructure are capped at 51 percent in Vietnam for most countries…