Vietnam’s real estate market sees remarkable surge in M&A deal values (15/12/2023)
Vietnam’s real estate market has continuously attracted many investors thanks to the political stability and investment incentive policies and witnessed a rising number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals.

Ample room remains for finance cooperation between Vietnam, Hong Kong (14/12/2023)
There remains huge room for Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) to cooperate in financial services, which can create capital flows for investment and trade activities in Asia and the world, participants heard at an event held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 13.

Plastic recycling efforts kick into gear (14/12/2023)
Manufacturers in Vietnam are utilising a variety of strategies in an effort to establish a new lifecycle for products made from recycled plastic waste.

Surge in FDI Defies Global Economic Challenges (14/12/2023)
In the face of a volatile global economy and challenging conditions worldwide, Vietnam is experiencing a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, particularly during the final months of 2023.

Vigilant enhancements underway for cross-ownership in banking sector (14/12/2023)
The Vietnamese government is intensifying oversight in the banking sector, targeting cross-ownership in credit operations and the complex issue of banks’ affiliated businesses.

JETRO survey finds 57 per cent of Japanese companies plan to expand in Vietnam (13/12/2023)
A total of 56.7 per cent of the Japanese companies currently present in Vietnam plan to expand their operations in the country over the next 1-2 years, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).

Thai media spotlights Vietnam’s role in global supply chain (13/12/2023)
Thai media on December 11 posted an article highlighting Vietnam’s role in a global supply chain that has been undergoing a significant transformation, marked by its increasing importance as a manufacturing hub and a source of high-demand exports.

Vietnamese logistics companies upbeat on 2024 outlook (13/12/2023)
As Vietnam’s economy is expected to recover and achieve a growth target of 6 per cent in 2024, logistics businesses are optimistic about the logistics industry in 2024.

Apple to shift iPad development resources to Vietnam (12/12/2023)
Tech behemoth Apple Inc. is for the first time planning to allocate product development resources for its iPad range to Vietnam, according to sources cited by Nikkei Asia. This move marks a significant shift in the tech giant’s manufacturing strategy.

Japanese businesses enjoy huge profits when investing in Vietnam (12/12/2023)
The Japan Trade Promotion Organization in Vietnam today revealed that 54.3 percent of nearly 900 Japanese businesses operating in Vietnam enjoyed substantial profits in 2023.

Vietnamese economy offers unique opportunity for investors: Website (12/12/2023)
As Vietnam’s economy is rapidly expanding, outpacing their ASEAN peers, it presents a unique opportunity for investors, said an article published on the Israeli-based financial market news site seekingalpha.com.

Vietnam rolls out red carpet for US chip giant’s investment: Minister (12/12/2023)
Vietnam boasts huge potential to develop semiconductor and AI industries, and pledges to create favourable conditions for NVIDIA corporation, a leading chip producer in the US, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said on December 11.

Fitch upgrades Viet Nam to ‘BB+’ with stable outlook (11/12/2023)
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Viet Nam’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘BB+’, from ‘BB’, adding that the country’s outlook is stable.

Ministries, localities urged to roll out measures to increase foreign investment (11/12/2023)
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has asked ministries, sectors and localities to promptly implement solutions to strengthen foreign investment attraction, according to a document released by the Government Office.

Vietnam shows strong political commitment to maximising green energy transition (11/12/2023)
Green transition in the energy sector is a key trend in the world and is one of Vietnam’s current top priorities. Vietnam is among countries with great potential to invest in new renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and ocean wave power, and biogas.

Vietnam’s property market – a magnet for foreign investment (11/12/2023)
Some 2.87 billion USD in foreign direct investment was registered in the Vietnamese property market during January-November.

Market falls, foreign investors continue withdrawing capital (08/12/2023)
Markets were subdued on Thursday, which was in line with the Asia market’s trend, but losses were capped by gains in large-cap stocks.

Numerous British enterprises looking for partners in Vietnam (08/12/2023)
The number of investment projects initiated by the UK in Vietnam is on the rise, with many British enterprises actively seeking partnerships in the Vietnamese market.

Vietnam identifies economic drivers for next year’s growth (08/12/2023)
The National Assembly proposed 12 groups of comprehensive solutions in all economic sectors to achieve all targets set in a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2024.

Vietnam’s infrastructure ready for semiconductor industry (08/12/2023)
A roundtable on Vietnam’s infrastructure readiness for semiconductor industry in Vietnam was organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) in collaboration with the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) in Hanoi on December 7.