500 representatives join ma forum 2020

500 representatives join M&A Forum 2020

Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 has welcomed 500 representatives from the business community as well as domestic and international investment funds to attend discussions at this year's forum held under the theme “Upsurging in the new normal”.
220kv van phong electrical substation starts operation

220kV Van Phong electrical substation starts operation

Central Power Project Management Board in collaboration with related agencies took 220kV Van Phong electrical substation into operation on November 22.
eye catching deals in a year of disruptions

Eye-catching deals in a year of disruptions

Although share contributions and purchases have gone into a relative lull in recent times, there have still been numerous outstanding deals stealing the limelight in the market. VIR has compiled a list of the top mergers and acquisitions deals in the 2019-2020 period, curated by the Organising Board and the Selection Panel for the Best M&A Deals.
vir roundtable five potential groups for investment in new normal

VIR Roundtable: five potential groups for investment in new normal

Participants highlighted the most appealing investment channels for the post-pandemic period, where cautious and circumspect investors can find success.
vir to organise calling the right shots in the new normal roundtable

VIR to organise “Calling the right shots in the new normal” roundtable

The roundtable conference on investment during the economic rebound will be organised at Vietnam Investment Review’s headquarter on November 12.
deploying advanced tech for a smarter vietnam

Deploying advanced tech for a smarter Vietnam

The bloom of startups with strategies to develop smart cities in Vietnam is creating soaring demand for smart technologies such as 5G, facial recognition, and AI. Tan Aik Hoon, regional president for South Asia, South Korea, and Avnet United at leading global technology solutions provider Avnet, told Kim Oanh about Avnet Asia-Pacific’s contribution to helping local startups in Vietnam.
ma market in 2021 sees impetus

M&A market in 2021 sees impetus

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is forecast to see big changes since January 1, 2021 as the pandemic-induced slowdown wanes and the policy framework is radically improved.
vingroup reports soaring revenue in third quarter

Vingroup reports soaring revenue in third quarter

A soar in vehicle and mobile phone sales, along with real estate, helped the revenue of Vingroup to increase by 14 per cent on-year.
ustda develops strategies for digital energy and transportation for indo pacific

USTDA develops strategies for digital, energy and transportation for Indo-Pacific

At the framework of Indo-Pacific Business Forum 2020, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced its strategy to expand and integrate its 2021 digital infrastructure, energy, and transportation portfolios across the Indo-Pacific region.
gas power generation to remain a prominent energy source in next decade

Gas power generation to remain a prominent energy source in next decade

Gas power generation is going to be a prominent source of energy in Asia in the next 10 years, following the decarbonisation trend taking place at the moment.
leaders doing their bit for those affected by storms

Leaders doing their bit for those affected by storms

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has visited the central region to hand over gifts to support local people in Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Quang Nam provinces currently suffering from serious damages caused by floods and storms.
foreign investment drops in 10 months

Foreign investment drops in 10 months

The 20 per cent drop in total foreign investment capital in Vietnam in the first 10 months to $23.48 billion is still considered a positive result in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
minister of planning and investment offers support to people in central region

Minister of Planning and Investment offers support to people in central region

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung visited and gave out gifts to support the people of Quang Nam, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Ha Tinh provinces, which have been swept over by floods and storms.
smaller scale bigger hearts vir ramps up for 14th swing for the kids

Smaller scale, bigger hearts – VIR ramps up for 14th Swing for the Kids

­The annual charity golf tournament Swing for the Kids organised by Vietnam Investment Review will return next month after an eight-month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ice loft targets development of a smart cold chain model

Ice-Loft targets development of a smart cold chain model

The ambition of Belgian cold chain enterprise Ice-Loft to build a smart cold logistics system in Vietnam would complete logistics services and redirect the nation’s main fruit exports to Europe and the Middle East, which are showing great demand for tropical fruit varieties.