Supply chains are under strain from stricter compliance requirements, rising logistics costs, tougher standards imposed by international brands, rapidly changing purchasing policies in major markets, tariff measures and the growing emphasis on sustainable development.
Vietnamese shares were mixed on Thursday morning while market trading liquidity was modest as investors were unwilling to open checks for buying in assets.
After performing quite well in the first trading week after returning from a week-long Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, market volatility is in focus this week with strong profit-taking possible following the rallies of local stocks.
Vietnamese shares experienced the third strongest turbulence in a week on Friday morning as investor confidence was hit by a fresh fall in the global market.
Vietnamese shares retreated on Thursday morning as investors were concerned with the current volatility in the global market and the steep decline in oil prices.