Vietnam Investment Review

BOE Technology Group plans to invest $400 million in Vietnam

BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. has plans to build two factories with the total investment capital of $400 million in Vietnam, according to Reuters.

New prices set for transitional solar and wind projects

On January 7, the Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien set the new framework for electricity prices of transitional solar and wind power projects.

HDF Energy inks MoU with PTSC to build hydrogen power plants

Hydrogène de France SA has signed an MoU with PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation to jointly develop and build HDF's hydrogen power plants in Vietnam.

The keys to economic momentum

Key experts spoke to VIR about the outlook for the years ahead.
Resilient and strategic breakthroughs

Based on experiences and lessons learned last years to fight against the pandemic and struggling with the uncertainties of the world’s economy, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about Vietnam’s strengths, and plans to reach the goals set forth on socioeconomic development, and enhance the efficiency of investment mobilisation.
The vital mission to ramp up foreign capital attraction

Vietnam’s foreign capital attraction achieved much last year. VIR’s Kim Oanh met with Phan Huu Thang, former director-general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, to review recent highlights and weigh up predictions for 2023.

Malaysia can forge further strategies with Vietnam

Cautious targets outlined for 2023

A rejuvenation in Hong Kong tie-ups

The path to faster growth in Australia-Vietnam relations

As a newly arrived Ambassador in Vietnam, I have been busy meeting people, reading widely, and trying to understand this complex and fascinating country.

In 2023, Argentina and Vietnam will celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Twenty five years ago, the two countries opened their respective embassies in Buenos Aires and Hanoi. From that moment onwards, commercial cooperation has been one of the three pillars of the bilateral relationship, along with excellent political dialogue and technical cooperation.

Much to celebrate with 50 years of Singaporean ties

This year marks a momentous one for Singapore and Vietnam’s relationship, commemorating two key milestones. It marks 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Vietnam and 10 years since the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link GE Vietnam Values

Local game developers eye great opportunities at home

Steel industry to gradually recover in 2023

Corporate January 27, 2023 | 16:15

Local game developers eye great opportunities at home

The bustling game market in Vietnam is offering numerous opportunities for developers, according to experts.

Corporate January 27, 2023 | 14:00

Steel industry to gradually recover in 2023

Domestic steel demand is expected to keep falling due to the property market slump and tightened monetary policy, economic downturn in many export markets and a rise in supply making the outlook for the industry in 2023 poor, analysts said.

CEO Talk January 10, 2023 | 11:13

Commitment proves Vietnam is serious on change

Vietnamese is hoping to move onwards and upwards in an economic sense over the next 12 months. Ramla Khalidi, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Dat about how the country has performed, with achievements in ensuring the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Biz Link January 18, 2023 | 10:00

Trade and investment scenarios for Vietnam

Vietnam’s import-export turnover reached $732 billion in 2022, up 10 per cent from 2021, and making it the first year to surpass $700 billion. This is attributed to the signing of new-generation free trade agreements and the more favourable policies on foreign investment, among others.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment 30 years of FDI Investing in Haiphong HOBBIT Investment

Hai Phong aims to become an international logistics centre

Japanese groups to pour hundreds of millions into projects in Quang Ninh

Investing January 27, 2023 | 11:27

Hai Phong aims to become an international logistics centre

The northern city of Hai Phong aims to become a regional and international logistics centre due to its many advantages as a transportation hub for all five types of traffic, including sea, road, air, railway, and inland waterways.

Investing January 27, 2023 | 08:54

Japanese groups to pour hundreds of millions into projects in Quang Ninh

Several Japanese groups have plans to invest in projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the northern province of Quang Ninh in 2023.

M&A January 16, 2023 | 11:39

Rohto-Mentholatum Vietnam takes over Naris Cosmetics

Rohto-Mentholatum Vietnam has completed the purchase and sale agreement and change of ownership of Naris Cosmetics Vietnam.

Outbound Investment January 03, 2023 | 10:35

Stationery manufacturer Thien Long to increase outbound investment

Thien Long Group has just adjusted the overseas investment capital for its Flexoffice project from $814,400 to $1.3 million.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC RSM Vietnam D.lion

Review of Vietnam’s economy 2022: Global & local headwinds have just begun

Your Consultant January 27, 2023 | 11:13

Review of Vietnam’s economy 2022: Global & local headwinds have just begun

While an array of measures have been taken by the Vietnamese government, the local economy is still predicted to suffer disturbances over the coming year.

DowJones January 25, 2023 | 13:50

The implications of global uncertainty

Global inflation rose sharply in 2022 – in the second half of the year, median global headline inflation reached over 9 per cent, its highest level since 1994. Soaring inflation reflected a combination of supply and demand factors. On the demand side, the acceleration of growth during the initial rebound from the 2020 global recession, as well as the lagged effects of earlier macroeconomic support, contributed to persistent price pressures.

KPMG January 16, 2023 | 10:32

Managing working capital within a complex environment

We ended 2022 amidst considerable uncertainty. The global economy is being impacted by several interlocking events such as the war in Ukraine and high food and fuel prices.

PwC January 12, 2023 | 15:00

Report scrutinises pathway for ESG agenda in financial sector

A fresh PwC Vietnam report has provided insights into the level of readiness by financial institutions in Vietnam in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

RSM Vietnam January 02, 2023 | 21:37

What might the Vietnamese economy look like in 2023?

In 2022, Vietnam’s economy recorded many achievements, but there are still many obstacles such as the unstable global situation and inadequacy in the economy.

D.lion December 02, 2022 | 18:38

D.lion Media & Solutions honoured at SME100 2022 Ceremony

D.lion honored at SME100 2022.

Opinion

Qualcomm partners with Vietnam for 5G rollout

Shah Zeb

Senior director, Business Development, Qualcomm Technologies

Qualcomm partners with Vietnam for 5G rollout

Le Khanh Lam

chairman of RSM Vietnam

What might the Vietnamese economy look like in 2023?

Carola Richter

President in Asia-Pacific (excluding China) for BASF

BASF's route towards a circular economy

Sembcorp pledges green products and investment in Vietnam

Charles Chong

Country head at Sembcorp Development Vietnam

Sembcorp pledges green products and investment in Vietnam

Topics

Digital Transformation Healthcare Platform Sustainable Energy Human Capital 4.0 Empowering Women Climate Change Response Special Administrative-Economic Zones Bank Scandals Safe and Sound Vietnam

Emagazine

December 13, 2022 | 12:02

Accelerating digital transformation in Vietnam and the road to 5G

Vietnam is on a steady trajectory towards the digital age. The government has spared no effort in recent years to accelerate national digital transformation based on three key pillars: digital government, digital economy, and digital society.

September 19, 2022 | 08:25

Citi supporting Vietnam in connecting the global dots

Vietnam is considered by US group Citi as an attractive market. Ramachandran A.S., Citi country officer, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the group’s efforts to utilise its global experience in the Southeast Asian nation, and its priorities moving forward.

September 15, 2022 | 15:54

Radisson Hotel Group spearheading hospitality growth in Asia-Pacific

With travel restrictions easing, air traffic increasing, and leisure and business travel bookings on the rise, Radisson Hotel Group is optimistic about the outlook for the hospitality industry in Asia-Pacific.

August 15, 2022 | 14:41

Secrets of the most special securities company in Vietnam

Techcom Securities’ (TCBS) leadership, with cutting-edge vision and execution muscle, has changed the course of the company over the last nine years since Nguyen Xuan Minh became chairman of the Board of Directors. VIR’s Tuan Khanh sat together with Minh and talked about his path, vision, and success story.

August 04, 2022 | 01:31

Promoting gender equality & enhancing women's economic empowerment

Vietnarn's national strategy on gender equality for the 2021-2030 period sets a target that by 2025, 60 per cent of state management ageneies and local governments at all levels will have female key leaders.

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency Rethinking Plastics

Vietnamese export profits boost with green trade

Accelerating trade with innovation and green tech

Misleading to assert foreign firms dominate Vietnam's energy sphere: expert

Hong Kong pioneers a sustainable future for an 'Asian century'

Vietnam fosters shift to renewable energy

Green Growth January 25, 2023 | 13:37

Vietnamese export profits boost with green trade

The direction of Vietnam’s imports and exports is changing due to a series of green trade revolutions, government policy, and global trends.

Green Growth January 25, 2023 | 13:32

Catalysing change for all of society

Vietnam is pursuing green development. Ramla Khalidi, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the country can achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Green Growth January 23, 2023 | 00:18

Accelerating trade with innovation and green tech

Vietnam and the Netherlands will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2023. Kees van Baar, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam, writes about the prospects in the cooperation between both nations, especially in terms of trade and investment, and both nations’ cooperation in green economy development.

Green Growth January 21, 2023 | 17:26

Misleading to assert foreign firms dominate Vietnam's energy sphere: expert

Hong Kim Vi, Thailand's Super Energy Group's deputy general director of public relations, said the country's energy projects were more complex than they appear, at the 2022 Vietnam Renewable Energy Network on January 6.

Green Growth January 20, 2023 | 15:35

Hong Kong pioneers a sustainable future for an 'Asian century'

Hong Kong wants to grasp green financing and sustainable investment opportunities across Asia.

Green Growth January 20, 2023 | 09:58

Vietnam fosters shift to renewable energy

With an emphasis on sustainable power, the Vietnamese government has enacted several procedures and regulations to foster an equitable energy transition.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Property January 25, 2023 | 13:22

A great chance to invest in commercial property

As Vietnam's commercial real estate sector is still in its infancy, this market's expansion needs to be prioritised in the near future.

Property January 25, 2023 | 13:00

Genuine estate market relies on demand

The real estate market could clear liquidity quickly due to house demand. This motive requires legislative assistance, notably for housing loans.

Green Buildings January 09, 2023 | 07:15

Phuc Khang Corporation's CEO attains new green building accolades

Phuc Khang Corporation and its CEO Luu Thi Thanh Mau have been bestowed with further accolades for work on green building development in Vietnam.

Industrial Properties January 13, 2023 | 10:57

ESR scoops up strategic equity stake in BW Industrial

ESR Group Ltd. (ESR), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, has acquired a strategic equity stake in BW Industrial Development JSC (BW).

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

Positive prospects for Vietnam’s stock market this year

Money January 27, 2023 | 11:36

Positive prospects for Vietnam’s stock market this year

The market's uptrend will continue to be consolidated in the first trading session of the Year of Cat.

Money January 25, 2023 | 15:00

BAC A BANK’s user-friendly experience

In a bid to provide its customers the best experiences and services, Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (BAC A BANK) has been deploying user-friendly high-tech solutions.

Insurance January 25, 2023 | 14:05

Insurance groups take on legal switch

Entering 2023, insurance companies are expected to move into a new era as the legal environment for the sector is refined.

Insurance January 20, 2023 | 08:19

AI in insurance - The inevitable trend in digital transformation

With digital transformation being an inevitable movement, partnering with insurtech companies is an effective way for insurance companies in Vietnam go faster and smarter in the digital race.

Smart Payment Trends December 19, 2022 | 14:48

Visa invites Asia-Pacific’s top startups to shape payment future

Visa has announced an open call for startups across Asia-Pacific to apply for the Visa Accelerator Program 2023.

Smart Payment Trends December 01, 2022 | 11:04

Students supercharge SMEs in Visa and CCVSA’s Financial Literacy programme

Visa has announced the three winning teams from its 10th annual Vietnam Financial Literacy programme, with H2L taking home the first prize.

Infographics

Infographics January 10, 2023 | 14:16

Agro-forestry-fishery exports set new record in 2022

Agro-forestry-fishery exports set a new record of over 53.22 billion USD in 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Infographics January 02, 2023 | 22:12

Top 10 international events in 2022

Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, central banks raising interest rates, the global population reaching 8 billion, and the World Cup in Qatar are among the top stand-out international events in 2022.

Timeout

Travel Hotels & Restaurants The Insider Entertainment Lifestyle

Timeout January 27, 2023 | 11:45

Hoi An, HCM City among world's top 25 trending destinations in 2023: TripAdvisor

Germany’s famous travel site reisereporter.de has run an article highlighting the world’s top 25 trending destinations for 2023, including Vietnam’s Hoi An ancient city and Ho Chi Minh City, recently voted by readers of TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel guidance platform.

Timeout January 20, 2023 | 17:00