The PM affirmed the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to maintaining stable inflation and exchange rates, flexible use of fiscal and monetary instruments to support the economy; continuing to improve the quality of legal institutions and administrative governance to maintain a fast-growing and sustainable economy. … [Read more...] about PM welcomes Australian firms to Vietnam
What investors can expect from tax reform
Clearing path for safer corporate bond market
Experts from law firm LNT & Partners noted in October that the outstanding amount of corporate bonds in the form of private placement (including the anticipated number of bonds to be issued) must not by five times exceed the equity of owners at the time of the issuance in accordance with the most recent quarterly financial report. Credit ratings can help issuers to secure more favourable terms including longer tenors and lower credit spread. This lowers borrowers’ cost of capital and spurs economic growth. … [Read more...] about Clearing path for safer corporate bond market
Satellite towns with purpose
Developers should also work with localities to support the research, planning, and implementation of infrastructure connecting the satellite city and their project to major cities. Though costly, it will ensure the project reaches its maximum potential and will not only play a big part in unfolding further opportunities in the satellite city or in other secondary and tertiary areas, but will also further develop the trust between authorities and the developer. Some Vietnamese provinces have or are looking for major consultants to help them with their master planning, and in almost every case, it starts with infrastructure development. … [Read more...] about Satellite towns with purpose
Vietravel Airlines opens first ticket sales after inauguration
General Director of Vietravel Airlines Vu Duc Bien said that its first commercial flights are scheduled to take off on January 25, with routes to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hue City in central Thua Thien - Hue Province, Phu Quoc island off southern Kien Giang Province, and Nha Trang City in south-central Khanh Hoa Province operating one to two flights a day. … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines opens first ticket sales after inauguration