fdi inflows can be growth innovator

FDI inflows can be growth innovator

Vietnam stands at a critical juncture in its economic transformation. Emerging technologies like AI and semiconductors offer a rare chance to move beyond low-cost manufacturing and become a regional innovation hub. To be a leader of Southeast Asia’s digital future, Vietnam should accelerate the sustained effort to attract the next wave of foreign investment and help shape the region’s tech landscape.
foreign firms embrace green power

Foreign firms embrace green power

Vietnam’s green growth strategy - with its focus on renewable energy development - will open the way for foreign renewable energy companies.
airports up for sale

Airports up for sale

Vietnam Airlines and VietJet have both made proposals to acquire all or some parts of Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport’s Terminal 1. Industry-watchers claim the move underlines the growing market for private investment in the country’s aviation sector.
compal chooses phones in vietnam return plan

Compal chooses phones in Vietnam return plan

The world’s second largest computer notebook contractor Compal will resume production at its Vietnam factory, after years of closing due to global economic recession.
anz survey reveals rising consumer confidence

ANZ survey reveals rising consumer confidence

Vietnamese consumer confidence increased in February as growing large numbers of consumers believe that their families will be better off this year.
beating a path to regional integration

Beating a path to regional Integration

As Vietnam’s gateway to the East-West Economic Corridor which links Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, the central province of Quang Tri is preparing for deeper integration into the region’s markets.
germany extends hand on vocational training

Germany extends hand on vocational training

Vietnam and Germany are boosting bilateral training co-operation according to an agreement signed between the Ministry of Planning and Investment and Germany’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy last week.
german firms embrace green power

German firms embrace green power

Vietnam’s green growth strategy - with its focus on renewable energy development - will open the way for German renewable energy companies.

Abandoned $1bn Russian bus plant at risk of closure

Binh Dinh Economic Zone Management Authority has proposed Binh Dinh People’s Committee revoke the investment certificate of Russia’s Buscenter Met Company due to its delays in implementing a $1 billion bus and automotive spare parts manufacturing project.
koreans drive industrialisation

Koreans drive industrialisation

Increasing investment from South Korean companies in the areas of energy, electronics and manufacturing are helping facilitate Vietnam’s industrialisation journey.

Investors chivvied to finish coastal projects

The government is asking seven provinces and cities in central and southern regions to tighten management of coastal investment projects, while taking stronger measures to encourage investors to complete their projects on schedule.
pm tries to boost oda disbursement

PM tries to boost ODA disbursement

In a bid to boost disbursement of committed official development assistance (ODA), the government is scrambling to arrange the needed corresponding funds for next year.
resorts gamble on casino attraction

Resorts gamble on casino attraction

Vietnam’s still young gaming business is showing signs of maturity with a number of hospitality developers asking for licences to build casinos and upcoming wide-ranging measures that would help legitimise the industry and streamline investment.
amcham extols tpp

AmCham extols TPP

When implemented, the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will make Vietnam an alluring destination for US manufacturers.
air mekong faces clipped wings over lack of flights

Air Mekong faces clipped wings over lack of flights

Private airline Air Mekong, which suspended flights a year ago, may lose its air transportation licence if it fails to resume flights at the end of this month.