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Vietnam’s emerging market of animal feed

As one of the top pork consumers in the world, Vietnam is experiencing growing demand for animal feed, which is not met by current local supply. Hence, the animal feed sector in Vietnam is becoming increasingly attractive to both local and foreign investors. see more

Vingroup to focus on its retail business

One of Vietnam’s biggest conglomerates, Vingroup, increasing the importance of its retail business. Currently, this line of this corporation makes up around 20% of total revenues. see more

Getting ready for TPP: perspectives from Vietnam’s supporting industries

Within a product’s value chain, TPP’s rules-of-origin is eliminating countries that have low contribution level. As a result, due to weak supporting industries, Vietnam risks losing interests from foreign investors. However, given the country’s ongoing efforts to revamp its supporting industries, foreign investors can stay confident in some selected segments. see more

Brexit: How are the ASEAN economies affected?

Last June, the United Kingdom became the first country in history to exit the European Union (EU), sending markets not only in Europe but around the globe into frenzy. While experts agree that the UK will be the party taking the brunt of the heat, with the EU being ASEAN´s second biggest trading partner, invariably, the Southeast Asian economies are set to be affected – both negatively and positively – by any change shaking the western trading hubs. see more

Vietnam’s potentials and shortcomings for freight transport

Thanks to its location and geographical characteristics, Vietnam has huge advantages for both international and domestic freight transport. Nevertheless, the development of infrastructure is unbalanced and not taking full advantages of the country’s potentials. see more