In 2018, An Phat Holdings caused a stir in the market after spending nearly VND800 billion ($34.78 million) on buying Viet Hoa-Kenmark Industrial Zone which was left deserted by a Taiwanese investor nearly 10 years ago. The public was also astounded after An Phat Holdings announced stepping into industrial real estate business, adding a new field to its operations. In only a year, the company posted laudable achievements, turning An Phat Complex (APC) – the new name of Viet Hoa-Kenmark IZ – from deserted land into a golden space. Pham Van Tuan, CEO of APC, shares with VIR’s Tuong Vi  the company’s recent development highlights as well as their future e-development plans.

In a bid to create a modern education ecosystem in Vietnam and gradually break into promising regional markets, privately-held education firm Egroup has just inked an agreement to acquire a 15 per cent stake in Minischool in South Korea.

Apax Holdings Investment JSC is set to make headways in the years ahead on the back of ambitious growth plans.

Many Korean investors and leaders from the authorities, as well as investment funds, investment banks, and insurance companies gathered at Vietnam’s Investment Promotion Conference in Seoul on April 18, hosted by the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance.

Success only comes to businesses that combine necessary factors such as a strong will, aspirations, authenticity, and a certain synergistic ability. Tan Hiep Phat Group is one such business, and is currently writing the story of a Vietnamese brand with the ambition of reaching the global market. Tuong Vi reports.

Starting off as a small family-run business, by developing an exceptional operational system in accordance with international management standards and practices, Tan Hiep Phat Group has made leaps and bounds towards its aspiration to reach out to Asia and gradually position itself as a Vietnamese enterprise that is worth billions of dollars. Tran Uyen Phuong, deputy general director of the group, said that it would be difficult for someone to change the world on their own, but with the proper team for company, nothing is impossible. Tan Hiep Phat welcomes those who share the same mindset and wishes to build a team to shore up support for its vision.

For the August 21-24 visit to Japan, the Vietnamese delegation led by Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung will include a number of heavyweight corporates hoping to find Japanese partners to either participate in state divestment or establish long-term presence in Vietnam.

In an interview with VIR’s Tuong Vi, Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung noted that the current situation has opened up numerous opportunities for foreign capital flows into Vietnam. The Ministry of Finance welcomes all foreign investors, including those from the US, as they join the Vietnamese financial market.

More investment opportunities will be available for American investors as Vietnam has been working hard to improve the country’s business environment. 

Big American and Vietnamese companies will share investment opportunities in Vietnam at a roadshow in the US on July 7.

The State Securities Commission is determined to shorten equities trading times despite foreign banks’ concerns.

Thai Vi Temple built by Tran Thai Tong, king under the Tran dynasty, is highly favored by tourists in Ninh Binh Province thanks to its long history and magnificent entourage.

When you draw the map of Vietnam, your first stroke might well be cape Sa Vi in Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province. Vietnam’s northeastern-most point, Sa Vi is a destination for adventure lovers.

Ba Vi National Park, only 60km to the west of Hanoi, has spectacular natural landscapes and scenery.

Hanoi - Duong Thuy Vi bagged the first gold medal for Viet Nam at the ongoing Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.