ODA progress must return to the track

ODA progress must return to the track

Slow-paced disbursement of official development assistance capital for a series of projects has prompted the government to further urge for the removal of policy obstacles in order to speed up progress.
5G network inches ever closer

5G network inches ever closer

Investment returns may be some way off for telecoms groups, despite taking on ownership of 5G frequency bands via auction.
Hainan Drinda New Energy enters Vietnam with $450 million solar project

Hainan Drinda New Energy enters Vietnam with $450 million solar project

Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology and Nghe An People's Committee have signed a $450 million deal on solar panels.
Where is environmental governance in FDI attraction?

Where is environmental governance in FDI attraction?

While Vietnam and businesses are moving towards sustainability, hubs of environmental concerns remain in attractive investment destinations, requiring a change in order to become competitive.
Gold hits record peak, oil rises on geopolitical tensions

Gold hits record peak, oil rises on geopolitical tensions

Gold prices hit another historic peak Tuesday and oil extended gains over rising tensions in the Middle East, while stocks wilted as traders worried whether the rally has run its course.
Investment shift reflects evolving economic arena

Investment shift reflects evolving economic arena

Lim Dyi Chang, head of commercial banking at UOB Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Vinh Thanh about the 2024 outlook of Vietnam’s economic growth and how the country climbs up the foreign investment ladder.
Interest ascends for ESG-based investing

Interest ascends for ESG-based investing

Investment options that integrate environmental, social, and governance assessments remain scarce in Vietnam, yet they are drawing increasing attention from discerning investors.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau received major investment boost in Q1

Ba Ria-Vung Tau received major investment boost in Q1

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau's remains steadfast in its socioeconomic and sustainable development goals.
Registered FDI in Vietnam tops 6.17 billion USD in Q1

Registered FDI in Vietnam tops 6.17 billion USD in Q1

As of March 20, total newly-registered, additional, and contributed capital and share purchases of foreign investors stood at more than 6.17 billion USD in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 13.4 per cent.
FDI saw double-digit growth in Q1

FDI saw double-digit growth in Q1

FDI hit $6.17 billion in Q1, up more than 13 per cent on-year, according to the FIA.
Concerted effort to capitalise on investment trends

Concerted effort to capitalise on investment trends

Vietnam is trying to cultivate an enabling environment for chip and science development to strengthen supply chains and take advantage of opportunities under the regulations of the US CHIPS and Science Act.
Thai Binh boosts investment, trade cooperation with Germany

Thai Binh boosts investment, trade cooperation with Germany

A delegation from the northern province of Thai Binh, led by Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Khac Than, visited several localities and business organisations in Germany from March 25 to 27, in a bid to enhance trade cooperation with and attract direct investment from the European nation.
Binh Dinh lays claim to regional investing spotlight

Binh Dinh lays claim to regional investing spotlight

Binh Dinh has emerged as a destination for domestic and foreign investors, with more positive signals expected via an investment promotion conference in the central province at the end of March.
Quang Nam provincial planning paves way for series of investment projects

Quang Nam provincial planning paves way for series of investment projects

March has been a key month for Quang Nam People’s Committee after it announced the province’s official planning towards 2030 as well as the launch of National Biodiversity Restoration Year.
Dak Nong province lures eight projects worth more than $8.4 billion

Dak Nong province lures eight projects worth more than $8.4 billion

The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong has issued investment certificates for four projects valued at VND1.7 trillion ($69.35 million) and memoranda on investment cooperation for another four projects worth $8.4 billion.
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