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HCM City (VNA) - A conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 13 to discuss the growing market opportunities for the city’s supporting industries. Pham Lien Anh, a senior expert of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), said the IFC has been sponsoring a Vietnam Supplier Development Programme, which is helping businesses improve their capability, move up the value chain and work with more foreign and multinational companies. The programme was launched to keep existing FDI and attract new investors who have modern technology, and provides a comprehensive evaluation of participating businesses' operation and consultancy, she said. Ngo Bao Anh, a representative of Panasonic Vietnam, said the company exports components from Vietnamese suppliers to its factories abroad, adding that it focuses on competitive suppliers who meet corporate responsibility requirements. Jun Choi, country director of Coex, a Korean exhibition organiser, said there are numerous … [Read more...] about Opportunities for HCM City’s supporting industries discussed

At a booth of the expo Around 180 domestic and international businesses, including firms from Japan, Thailand and China, are showcasing their metal products, hardware, tools, electric and electronic products, machinery and equipment, and manufacturing technology. … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts second Factory Network Business Expo

Household spending in Viet Nam is forecast to increase by 10.5 per cent a year on average and reach US$714 a month by 2020. The country has a population of nearly 100 million with a young demographic (60 per cent of the population is aged 18-50) and the fastest urbanisation rate in Southeast Asia, and so the retail industry will surely achieve higher growth numbers. … [Read more...] about MM Mega Market seeks to become best retailer in VN

9th annual survey on top business risks attracts record participation of 2,700+ experts from over 100 countries, including ChinaBusiness interruption ranks #1 for third consecutive year and remains a key challenge with digitalization and civil unrest creating new causes of disruption and loss of incomeNatural catastrophes remains at #2 despite economic losses arising from nat cats declining by 20% globallyCyber incidents and market developments are tied at the third spot while climate change debuts in the top 10 at #5SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - January 21, 2020 - For the third consecutive year, Business Interruption (30% of responses) ranks as the most important business risk for Chinese companies in the ninth Allianz Risk Barometer 2020. Natural catastrophes remains at (#2 with 26% of responses) while rounding up the top three is Cyber incidents and Market developments tied at the third spot (24% of responses.) The annual survey on global business risks from … [Read more...] about Allianz Risk Barometer 2020: Business interruption and natural catastrophes remain top risks amongst China companies

Hygienic fresh vegetables to be mostly grown in Tam Dao, Cu Chi, and Long Thanh. Photo: vneconomy.vn The company is expected to supply 30 tons of 14 different types of organic vegetables per day, complying with the VietGAP and GlobalGAP (Good Agriculture Practice) standards. All of the vegetables will be produced in large greenhouse vegetable farms in Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc province), Cu Chi (Ho Chi Minh city) and Long Thanh (Dong Nai province), employing Japanese motorized and automatic technology. … [Read more...] about VinEco to provide hygienic fresh vegetables