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Japanese-invested firm gets green light for furniture making project
Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) - An investment certificate was granted to a Japanese-invested company with a multi-million USD wooden furniture manufacturing project in southern Ba Ria Vung Tau province on November 5. Through its subsidiary – the Nitori Ba Ria – Vung Tau Co. Ltd, Japan’s Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd will spend 150 million USD on a 40-hectare plant in the Phu My 3 Industrial Zone, according to the Ba Ria – Vung Tau Industrial Zones Authority. The plant will manufacture 8,000 interior and exterior wooden furniture items and decorations for export a day. With construction starting in 2016, it will become operational one year later. Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Trinh described Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd’s investment in Ba Ria – Vung Tau as a demonstration of its trust in local potential and business climate. The province pledges the best possible conditions for the firm to carry out its project, he noted, adding that … [Read more...] about Japanese-invested firm gets green light for furniture making project
500 Startups announces US$10mn Vietnam fund
The latest regional round of micro-funding will earmark 100-150 investments in Vietnam-connected startups, including in teams addressing local market needs and groups that are tackling the overseas market, according to the announcement. The checks will typically be up to US$100,000, but may be as high as US$250,000. 500 Startups is the US$100 million Silicon Valley venture capital fund best known for its incubator program for young companies. In addition to financing, portfolio companies get access to 500 Startups’ international network of 3,000 mentors and founders, US$1.5 million of credits with partners like Amazon and Facebook, and other support to help them scale their business. The fund said it believes there are many interesting near-term investment opportunities in business-to-business and enterprise software-as-a-service (SAAS), financial technology, and e-commerce. “500 Startups plans to work together with Vietnamese investors and the local tech community to build … [Read more...] about 500 Startups announces US$10mn Vietnam fund
500 Startups announces $10mn Vietnam fund
500 Startups will invest a total of US$10 million in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem, the U.S.-based startup incubator announced on Tuesday. 500 Startups will invest a total of US$10 million in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem, the U.S.-based startup incubator announced on Tuesday. The latest regional round of micro-funding will earmark 100-150 investments in Vietnam-connected startups, including in teams addressing local market needs and groups that are tackling the overseas market, according to the announcement. The checks will typically be up to $100,000, but may be as high as $250,000. 500 Startups is the $100 million Silicon Valley venture capital fund best known for its incubator program for young companies. In addition to financing, portfolio companies get access to 500 Startups’ international network of 3,000 mentors and founders, $1.5 million of credits with partners like Amazon and Facebook, and other support to help them scale their business. The fund said it … [Read more...] about 500 Startups announces $10mn Vietnam fund
Vietnam central hub gets more central funds, but analysts call for change in model
Experts urge the city to diversify investment outside the boom-and-bust real estate sector and tourism It recently issued a decision that ratified several proposals made by city authorities, including the issuance of several "specialized policies and mechanisms" and a cut in the amount of city funds that will be contributed to the government coffers in order to have more money to spend locally. Da Nang will now be allowed to mobilize more annual investment funds and will be supported by the government in obtaining official development assistance (ODA). The city will also have the right to decide infrastructure projects without consulting central authorities. Other favorable policies will include government help in mobilizing funds for the Da Nang Hi-tech Park, offshore fishing projects and other developments that affect the central region like a new obstetric pediatric hospital, an upgrade of the Da Nang airport, and building an underground metro line. According to the Politburo, … [Read more...] about Vietnam central hub gets more central funds, but analysts call for change in model