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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/8

August 13, 2009
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/8

Thai developer to build middle income housing in Hai Phong; Mekong Capital sells stake in local wood exporter; Foreign investment surpasses 5-year targets Yen Bai province should tap its rich mineral potentials to develop certain industries such as mining, hydropower and construction materials to lift itself out of poverty, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. At [...]

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New business formation speeds up as economy slows

July 27, 2009
New business formation speeds up as economy slows

Though the national economy has fallen into difficulties, forcing a lot of businesses to scale back production, the number of newly-registered businesses has been increasing sharply, not only in big urban areas, but even in mountain regions. Fashion shops, fastfood shops and cafés continue to pop up like mushrooms.  All need business premisesTran Thien Trang, [...]

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A bay to shelter from economic woes

July 5, 2009
A bay to shelter from economic woes

Halong Bay’s charms have landed it many global admirers.LookAtVietnam – Home to world natural heritage site Halong Bay and the key economic hub of northern Vietnam, Quang Ninh province is offering investors lots of investment opportunities. While Vietnam is emerging as one of the most attractive investment destination, Quang Ninh is also on the radar screen [...]

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The bitter sorrows of businessmen: struggling with counterfeit products

June 5, 2009
The bitter sorrows of businessmen: struggling with counterfeit products

Intellectual property infringement, counterfeit and imitation goods have been besetting businesses, while sanctions are not strong enough to deter violations.   In 2008, there were seven cases of geographical indication and protected designation of origin violations, while there were none in 2007.There were 2,766 cases of intellectual property infringement in 2008, up by 300 cases [...]

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The bitter sorrows of businessmen: birth pangs

June 2, 2009
The bitter sorrows of businessmen: birth pangs

Businessmen recount endless problems coping with Government policies and administrative procedures when they try to set up a business.  Some of the red tape can be called ‘harassment’. Vinatex Mart is awaiting for license“I do not have words to describe the tiredness and red tape I have experienced while seeking to get a license for [...]

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Ha Noi to clean-up streets, parks for 1,000th birthday

May 5, 2009
Ha Noi to clean-up streets, parks for 1,000th birthday

LookAtVietnam – The capital is making efforts to spruce up its streets for the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Ha Noi, which will fall on October 10, 2010, according to the director of the municipal People Committee’s Urban Traffic Department. The capital is making efforts to spruce up its streets for the 1,000th anniversary of Thang [...]

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Service industry attracts most FDI

April 25, 2009
Service industry attracts most FDI

LookAtVietnam – The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam’s service industry has been rising despite a drop in the total volume of FDI injected into the country due to the current global economic downturn. The Foreign Investment Department reported that the service sector attracted close to 5.96 billion USD in the first four [...]

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Administrative formalities burdening businesses

March 27, 2009
Administrative formalities burdening businesses

Businesses once again complain that the complicated administrative formalities have been burdening them. According to Park, the South Korean Two J Vina Company was established in 2006 in Suoi Tre commune, Long Khanh district in Dong Nai province as the company specializing in making handbags and backpacks for export.  In late 2008, the company asked [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...