vietnamese consumers careful amid economic volatility

Vietnamese consumers careful amid economic volatility

Vietnamese consumers are becoming increasingly cautious with their spending amid economic uncertainties, shifting their focus towards essential items while cutting back on non-essential purchases.
the one destination partners with singapore investor and institutional fund to build esg real estate complex

The One Destination partners with Singapore investor and institutional fund to build ESG real estate complex

The One Destination officially announced an investment agreement with Singapore's Terne Holdings, a multi-sector investment group, and BTS Bernina Private Equity Fund, an Asia-focused regulated mutual fund.
developers pinpoint energy dealmaking

Developers pinpoint energy dealmaking

More investors from overseas are looking to strike deals with local partners to achieve sustainable development goals.
german businesses explore investments in dong nai

German businesses explore investments in Dong Nai

A delegation of over 45 German enterprises and investors have explored investment opportunities in Dong Nai province thanks to its favourable investment environment and improved connectivity.
vietnamese consumer sentiment outperforms regional averages

Vietnamese consumer sentiment outperforms regional averages

Vietnamese consumers are sharing positive sentiments about their country's current and future economic environment, which are higher than the regional average, according to the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study – Vietnam report released by UOB on November 7.
edc partners with fpt to enhance vietnam canada trade ties

EDC partners with FPT to enhance Vietnam-Canada trade ties

Export Development Canada (EDC) and FPT on November 6 signed an MOU under EDC’s Market Leaders Partnership programme to bolster Vietnam and Canada trade ties.
vietnams digital economy estimated to reach 36 billion in 2024

Vietnam's digital economy estimated to reach $36 billion in 2024

Vietnam's digital economy is continuing to show solid double-digit growth, and is forecast to reach $36 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, propelled by e-commerce and travel.
2024 sees 141 billion in fintech funding so far

2024 sees $1.41 billion in fintech funding so far

ASEAN fintech funding totalled $1.41 billion in the first three quarters of this year, constituting four per cent of global fintech funding.
vib receives award for card design feature

VIB receives award for card design feature

VIB has been recognised by the Vietnam Record Organisation and Mastercard with a National Record and the Innovation Breakthrough 2024 Award as the first bank in Vietnam to allow customers to design their own credit card images through generative AI technology from Fiza x Zalo AI.
lg speeds up rd operations in vietnam with multi industry focus

LG speeds up R&D operations in Vietnam with multi-industry focus

LG Electronics (LG) announced on November 5 that LG is strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities in Vietnam, expanding its local research program into areas including vehicle components, the webOS platform and home appliances.
slp launches community support initiatives for jhs global giving day

SLP launches community support initiatives for JHS Global Giving Day

As part of the Global Giving Day initiative launched by the Jeffrey H. Schwartz Foundation, organised annually by GLP and GCP, SLP has reaffirmed its commitment to community development through a series of activities in Vietnam, initiated since early September.
krungsri to purchase remaining 50 per cent of shbfinances charter capital early

Krungsri to purchase remaining 50 per cent of SHBFinance's charter capital early

Ayudhya Public Bank Limited (Krungsri), a member of Japan's MUFG Group, announced plans on November 5 to expedite the purchase of the remaining 50 per cent of SHBFinance's charter capital.
public transport and real estate the rise of transit oriented development

Public transport and real estate: The rise of Transit Oriented Development

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban development model based on the public transport system, which has become a development trend in many countries around the world. In Vietnam, many investors focus on developing real estate projects according to this model, especially in large cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
sk group completes sale of 76 million masan group shares

SK Group completes sale of 76 million Masan Group shares

SK Group has successfully sold 76 million shares in Masan Group on October 31 via the put-through method.
tan hiep phat three decades of serving society

Tan Hiep Phat - three decades of serving society

Since its inception in 1994, beverage-maker Tan Hiep Phat has contributed to the prosperity of society and aspired to be the pride of Vietnam.