You are asked to analyse the following information and advise how you would carry out the  following investment taking into account various aspects of International finance as well as using knowledge gained from other subjects in your degree such as Corporate Finance.

CASE SITUATION
Your firm has been successful in retail operations in Australia and is looking to expand its operations  and is currently considering commencing operations in Vietnam which is encouraging firms  commencing operations in its country.

It is expected that it will cost $25million Aussie dollars to start operations in Vietnam which includes  purchasing property to operate from , fitting out the stores , buying necessary inventory and  equipment and machinery.
Your company intends to commence operations as a retailer in Vietnam six months after you  purchase the property and the above $25 million Aussie dollars budget is only expected to last for the six months.

Required:
(A)Based on your knowledge  which type of company  structure/investment structure would be most suitable to carry out this investment?

(B)Explain ,giving reasons, what would be the best /most appropriate forms of financing to use for its  purpose of setting up an operation in Vietnam?

(C)Explain what is the best funding mix considering the availability/cost of funds /risk to enable the  firm to have sufficient funds to commence operations in six months?In this situation assume the entity will need to raise a substantial portion of funds .Where should the firm obtain funds  from?Domestic/international market ?

 
(C )What political and country risk factors is your firm likely to face ?

(D)If there are complications in commencing operations and the likely commencement is going to be three or months later than the original six months proposed what will your firm do to overcome  these risks?

(E)Are there any other risk factors that need to be considered?