private equity catches foreign investors eyes

Private equity catches foreign investors’ eyes

Foreign investors are upbeat about opportunities in Vietnamese private equity, but remain concerned about the small market size and low levels of liquidity.
local firms learn the importance of cyber security

Local firms learn the importance of cyber security

Vietnamese firms, especially those in the financial sector, should step up their security immediately to combat Wanna Decryptor and other, more sophisticated cyber attacks in the future. Will Nguyen, head of Cybersecurity, KPMG Vietnam & Cambodia shared his views with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
hong kong investors keen on vietnams infrastructure opportunities

Hong Kong investors keen on Vietnam’s infrastructure opportunities

Today more than 40 investors and service professionals from Hong Kong have met with local business leaders to learn about infrastructure investment in Vietnam.
dragon capital signs joint venture to expand in myanmar

Dragon Capital signs joint venture to expand in Myanmar

Dragon Capital Group and Ruby Hill Financial Company, a member of Loi Hein Group from Myanmar, have agreed to set up Ruby Hill Microfinance, a new microfinance firm based in Yangon, Myanmar.
basel ii big chance for banking mas

Basel II big chance for banking M&As

As the foreign ownership cap gets lifted, Vietnamese banks can attract significant overseas capital if bad debts are tackled and lenders adopt Basel II standards. Tran Dinh Vinh, partner and head of Financial Services at KPMG, shared his thoughts on the matter with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
michelin chef finished visit to vietnam

Michelin chef finished visit to Vietnam

Michelin-starred chef Jérôme Laurent has successfully completed his four-day visit to Le Corto restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City today.
soes seek foreign capital for shares

SOEs seek foreign capital for shares

Vietnam is making great strides in equitising its state-owned enterprises, but more efforts are necessary to welcome foreign capital into the domestic market.
stocks draw tpp vacated foreign interest

Stocks draw TPP-vacated foreign interest

Despite geo-political uncertainties around the globe, the Vietnamese stock market is poised for strong growth this year thanks to a flurry of new listings and the government’s drive to develop the market. Bill Stoops, chief investment officer at Dragon Capital, shared his thoughts on the situation with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
deutsche bank remains steadfast in vietnam

Deutsche Bank remains steadfast in Vietnam?

Jens Ruebbert, chief country officer at the Ho Chi Minh City Branch of Deutsche Bank AG, shared with VIR’s Nam Phuong the branch’s commitment to the country despite recent incidents that plagued the bank’s overseas activities and his thoughts on the mergers and acquisitions wave in Vietnam.
big sell off in vinacapitals recent real estate strategy

Big sell-off in VinaCapital’s recent real estate strategy

VinaCapital-owned funds have divested from a number of real estate assets in Vietnam, supposedly including the long-held Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel, as the investment firm restructured its strategy.
the stars of 2016s year of startups

The stars of 2016’s Year of Startups

As Vietnam ignites the entrepreneurial spirit in its young generation, the country is ushering in a new era of ground-breaking innovations and youthful zeal for business success. Minh Trang and Nam Phuong report.
modestly devalued vnd is expected for new year

Modestly devalued VND is expected for new year

The dong may be devalued by up to 4-5 per cent in 2017, but experts say that such a scenario would not necessarily help the country’s exports or be of significant concern to foreign investment.
derivatives hold incentive and risk

Derivatives hold incentive and risk

With Vietnam set to open its first derivatives market, experts are warning of the preparations needed to minimise potential investor risks.
gobear looks to become the tripadvisor of finance

GoBear looks to become the “TripAdvisor of finance”

With the current wide range of financial services on offer, Vietnamese consumers are often frustrated by a lack of unbiased information to help them make a choice. Andre Hesselink, founder and CEO of GoBear, shared his perspective with VIR’s Nam Phuong on how financial technology can help solve this problem and bring financial institutions closer to their consumers.
schneider electrics csr programmes promote sustainability

Schneider Electric’s CSR programmes promote sustainability

Sustainability is crucial in today’s age as the demand for energy efficiency increases, while many people around the world still have no reliable access to energy. Tommy Leong, East Asia and Japan Zone president at Schneider Electric, talked with VIR’s Nam Phuong on the importance of sustainability, why it’s high in the corporation’s agenda and how companies can help to promote such practices.