28-01-2013 Import value of FDI companies from January 1, 2012 to December 15, 2012 was 57,092 million USD, which increased 22.9% in comparison with the same period of the year 2011 and accounted 52.6% for the gross value of the whole country. As for major groups of goods, the Machines, equipments, instruments & accessories group took up the highest of total import value (15,315 million USD), and the Chemical products group took up the lowest value (2,348 million USD). However, in comparison with the same period of the year 2011, as for value, the Computer, electronic products & components group increased the highest (4,962 million USD), and as for growth,

27-03-2012 Decree 139/2007/NĐ-CP guides in detail the implementation of a number of articles of the Enterprise Law regarding the establishment, management organization, operation, re-organization and dissolution of enterprises. This Decree applies to specified companies and enterprises; Individual business households; and other organizations and individuals involved in the stablishment, management organization, operation, re-organization and dissolution of enterprises. It contains 31 articles and takes effect from September 20, 2007. Article 1. Scope of regulation Article 2. Subjects of application Article 3. Application of the Enterprise Law, treaties and relevant laws Article 4. Prohibited business lines Article 5. Conditional business lines and business conditions Article 6. Business lines for which practice certificates are

13-08-2014 The number of teachers in universities and colleges increased by approximately 25% from 2009 to 2012. In 2012, the total reached 87,160 teachers. Among that, the number of postgraduate people accounted for 56% of total and also grew at highest rate (by 44.5% in four years) in comparision with that of graduate teacher (increased by 8.2% only) and others. Public sector’s teachers outnumbered non-public’s. In 2009, number of teachers in public universities and colleges was 6.5 times as many as that in non-public ones. However, this gap was being shortened significantly because of the fast increase in the number of nonpublic sector’s teachers (nearly doubled in four years) while the number

11-06-2012 Decree No 43/2010/ND-CP on business registration prescribes in details the system of business registries and dossier, order and procedures of  business registration, registration of amendment in the content of business registration dossier for  enterprises under the Enterprise Law and household businesses. Content: CHAPTER 1: General provisions CHAPTER 2: Mandates, tasks of the business registration agency and state management of business registration CHAPTER 3: Name of enterprise CHAPTER 4: Dossier, order and procedures for the business registration of enterprises, operation registration of branches and representative offices CHAPTER 5: Dossier, order, procedures of business registration in case of supplementation and amendment in business registration CHAPTER 6: Business registration for household businesses

05-06-2014 In the period 2009-2012, the number of supermarkets in Vietnam increased 1.5 times, located most in South East and Red River Deltawhere there is high population density rate. Central Land and Mekong River Delta had the fewest number of supermarkets. In 2012, Vietnam had 659 supermarkets. Ho Chi Minh city is the province that had the most supermarkets with 162 ones, accounting for 83% of South East area. Ranking second was Hanoi with 100 supermarkets (about 60% the area’s number of supermarkets).   Source: General Statistic Office The information and statements contained herein, including any expression of opinion, are based upon sources believed to be reliable but their accuracy, completeness or correctness is not guaranteed. B&Company Vietnam accepts no liabilities whatsoever for any direct or

27-06-2014 In four year period from 2009 to 2012, unemployment rate in urban area of Vietnam showed a positive trend. In 2012, urban unemployment rate of whole country was 3.21%, decreased by 30% in comparison with 2009, showing the signal of economic recovery. Two regions: Northern midlands and mountain areas and Central highlands experienced the most significant decrease in unemployment rate in the city (about 40%). The similar trend could be seen in all the regions except for Red river delta. This region’s rate, despite going down from 2009 to 2011, increased slightly in 2012. The information and statements contained herein, including any expression of opinion, are based upon sources

16-07-2014 From 2008 to 2012, Vietnam’s monthly average expenditure per capita increased with the CAGR of 19.37%. In 2012, it was 1.6 million dongs (about 77 dollars). By residence, in general, the monthly average expenditure of each person in urban area nearly doubled that in rural area. However, rural area’s figure showed growth at the higher rate in comparison with urban area’s. By region, South east area got the highest monthly average expenditure per capita with 2.1 million dongs (about 103 dollars) but the lowest CAGR of 11.64%. In contrast, Red river delta’s expenditure per capita rose at the CAGR of 23.16% – highest rate among regions.   Source: General Statistic

05-06-2014 From 2005 to 2012, gross output of industry of Vietnam increased continously. The whole country grew with the CAGR of 24.67% and reached 4,627,733.1 billion VND in 2012. The fastest industrial development place was Quang Ngai with around 80% CAGR. Some other provinces grew at high speed such as Yen Bai and Bac Ninh (over 45% each year). Ho Chi Minh contributed the most to Vietnam’s industrial output with 17.3% but had a slower development, just at 18.81% CAGR.   Source: General Statistic Office The information and statements contained herein, including any expression of opinion, are based upon sources believed to be reliable but their accuracy, completeness or correctness

12-09-2012 The government structure of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is defined by a single-partysocialist republic framework, in a one-party system led by the Communist Party of Vietnam. President of Vietnam is the head of state and the Prime Minister of Vietnam is the head of government. Along with them, General secretary and Chairman of national assembly are the top 4 people that take the lead of Vietnam. Currently, General secretary is Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, president is Mr. Truong Tan Sang, prime minister is Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung and chairman of national assembly is Mr. Nguyen Sinh Hung.

22-08-2014 From 2008 to 2012, the number of commercial centers increased but stagnated in 2012 because of downturn economy. Commercial centers mainly open in the higher developing level such as Red river delta and South east. Ho CHi Minh city had the most with 26 commercial centers, accounting for 22.6% of those in the whole country.   Source: General statistics office The information and statements contained herein, including any expression of opinion, are based upon sources believed to be reliable but their accuracy, completeness or correctness is not guaranteed. B&Company Vietnam accepts no liabilities whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss arising from any use of this document or its