NextBold Capital eyes $100 million fund to back SMEs in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos (20/09/2024)
NextBold Capital, a private equity firm focused on supporting the growth of small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia, is raising its first fund to invest in SMEs across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

Bhutan, Vietnam look towards stronger bilateral ties (20/09/2024)
Vietnam and Bhutan should augment co-operation and deepen mutual understanding towards further promoting bilateral ties, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet at a reception held on September 19 for Ambassador of Bhutan to Thailand and Vietnam Kinzang Dorji on the occasion of the diplomat's visit to Vietnam to present his credentials.

Vietnam remains bright spot in foreign investment attraction in ASEAN (20/09/2024)
Skilled workforce, a growing digital economy, competitive wages, and a sizeable regional market were among ASEAN’s top attractions to foreign investors, with Vietnam’s economic resilience being ranked foremost in attracting international firms, according to details given by HSBC experts.

Experts seek solutions to improve investment environment in Vietnam (19/09/2024)
Issues facing foreign companies were raised at a policy dialogue co-organised by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Vietnam Business Forum Alliance in Ho Chi Minh City on September 18.

Singapore, Vietnam enhance economic and investment connectivity (19/09/2024)
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung paid a working visit to Singapore on September 18-19 to attend the 18th Singapore-Vietnam Connectivity Ministerial Meeting.

Vietnam an important link in global value chains: int’l observer (19/09/2024)
Vietnam, through its economic reforms, has positioned itself as one of the key actors in terms of global value chains, influencing regional and global economic dynamics, according to Red Lantern Analytica, an international affairs observer group based out of New Delhi, India.

Vietnam exploring nuclear energy development (18/09/2024)
The government has directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to study nuclear energy practices from other countries to propose its development in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s economic outlook more positive (18/09/2024)
The World Bank has projected that the Vietnamese economy will grow by 6.1% in 2024 and 6.5% in the subsequent two years, adding that the economy still maintains its resilience amid rising global challenges.

Vietnam reinforces all-around ties with Egypt (18/09/2024)
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held a phone conversation on September 17 with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty.

To attract investment in power development (16/09/2024)
The accurate pricing of electricity to reflect inputs is becoming increasingly necessary.

Mitsui & Co. plans to delve deeper into Vietnam's agricultural industry (16/09/2024)
Mitsui & Co., one of Japan's largest general trading companies, is keen on expanding its investment in Vietnam's agricultural industry.

Indonesia, Vietnam set sights on US$18 billion bilateral trade target (16/09/2024)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto have expressed confidence that the two countries will soon reach the bilateral trade target of US$18 billion in the time ahead.

Gov't calls for power source review (13/09/2024)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade should focus on domestic production to achieve an annual electricity growth rate of 12-15%

Vietnam, US prioritise opening markets for farm produce: Official (13/09/2024)
Market access for agricultural products is a top priority for Vietnam and the US with significant progress made, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan told visiting the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor at their meeting in Hanoi on September 12.

Vietnam, Maldives explore economic opportunities (13/09/2024)
A seminar aimed at bolstering Vietnam-Maldives connectivity across various economic sectors took place in Male on September 10, coinciding with Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam presenting her credentials to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.

Vietnam, Russia intensify construction cooperation (11/09/2024)
Vietnamese Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi held a working session with Russian Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Faizullin in Moscow on September 10, as part of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s ongoing official visit to Russia.

US association appreciates Vietnam's semiconductor industry (11/09/2024)
Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Minister-Counsellor Le Dinh Ba held a working session on September 9 with a delegation from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) of the US led by its director of global policy for trade and supply chain matter.

MPI promotes innovation activities (10/09/2024)
Comprehensive solutions will be implemented to ensure quality investment projects.

South Korean investment under Indo-Pacific Strategy (10/09/2024)
The level of interest among South Korean investors in Vietnam is growing up on the back of the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Hong Sun, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about current and future investing trends.

Vietnam-South Korea relations expand to offer further business opportunities (10/09/2024)
Since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam and South Korea have been developing their relationship in multiple ways.