Tokyo based medicine giant Taisho has acquired a 24.4 percent stake in DHG.

 Vietnam could be among the few countries to make progress in ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

 Banking transactions are conducted at Vietcombank. Local banks will have more opportunities to establish and expand their presence in international markets with the onset of the Asean Economic Community and Trans-Pacific Partnership.

A global sourcing vice president of the world’s largest retailer Walmart told a meeting in Hanoi Tuesday that the chain wants to bring Vietnam home and apparel products to its outlets.

Vietnam’s retail market continues to flaunt its attractions as ten more international brands seek Vietnamese franchise partners.

Following Vietnam’s WTO accession earlier this month and easing of restrictions, foreign retailers in the country have unveiled plans for major expansion.

VietNamNet Bridge - Rare are Vietnamese companies that create a comprehensive franchise model having four major parts – system, brand-name, product/service, and secret – like Pho 24. Most franchise sellers in Vietnam like Trung Nguyen coffee, G7 Mart, and Tapiocup select the form of franchising certain parts.