quang ninh draws almost 2 billion in foreign investment

Quang Ninh draws almost $2 billion in foreign investment

Quang Ninh's foreign investment has exceeded $2 billion for the first time thanks to large-scale projects.
harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post deal period

Harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post-deal period

Despite the lucrative potential of mergers and acquisitions, miscommunications and various other differences can derail the benefits and synergies of significant deals in the post-merger period. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Celine Luu the factors of a failed takeover, as well as how to maximise compatibility from different stakeholders.
historic upgrade in ties with south korea

Historic upgrade in ties with South Korea

A new hallmark cooperation framework between Vietnam and South Korea will help both countries to expand trade and investment ties.
dutch economic relations rising ahead of pms visit

Dutch economic relations rising ahead of PM’s visit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will pay an official visit to the Netherlands on December 13. Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar spoke to VIR’s Thanh Tung about the trade and investment prospects between both nations.
investors eager to boost cold storage

Investors eager to boost cold storage

The demand for cold storage is increasing thanks to the growth of agriculture and seafood, which is boosting investment trends in the market.
vietnam sdg investor map highlights opportunities

Vietnam SDG Investor Map highlights opportunities

The Vietnam SDG Investor Map built by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has identified 14 investment opportunity areas across six Sustainable Developmemt Goals (SDG) priority sectors that match government policy and require funding.
economy prepares for external strain

Economy prepares for external strain

Vietnam’s economic growth prospects next year are expected to face tough challenges including slowdown in exports and investment, caused by various global fluctuations.
implement esg criteria or lose out on investment

Implement ESG criteria–or lose out on investment

Internal auditing in Vietnamese businesses has historically consisted of little more than making financial projections and keeping an eye on the company’s own internal control mechanisms. Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, talked with VIR’s Celine Luu about how the modern internal audit could play a pivotal role in risk management and other wider concerns.
5th annual corporate governance forum held by viod and vir

5th Annual Corporate Governance Forum held by VIOD and VIR

The 5th Annual Corporate Governance Forum took place on December 9 in the Reverie Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, with the theme "Stronger leadership for a multi-threat world". The annual event is co-organised by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD), a member of Global Network of Director Institutes and Vietnam Investment Review.
foreign investors seize stock market opportunities

Foreign investors seize stock market opportunities

Despite difficulties, the domestic stock market has seen a big increase in net buying thanks to a recovery in foreign investor confidence.
vinfast submits ipo in the us

VinFast submits IPO in the US

VinFast Trading & Investment – a Vingroup subsidiary based in Singapore – has just submitted documents for its first initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
vietnam and korea sign 16 agreements worth 15 billion

Vietnam and Korea sign 16 agreements worth $15 billion

16 MoUs on corporation and investment agreements worth $15 billion were signed in the framework of the Vietnam – Korea Business Forum on December 6.
mvv academy accompanies bidv to launch sme digital platform

MVV Academy accompanies BIDV to launch SME digital platform

Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) launched BIDV SMEasy digital platform to support SMEs. The platform is sponsored by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), while MVV Academy is a consulting and development unit.
netflix considering opening office in vietnam

Netflix considering opening office in Vietnam

Netflix leaders met with representatives of Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to discuss conditions for establishing a wholly-foreign-owned enterprise in Vietnam.
resolution provides ba ria vung tau development spark

Resolution provides Ba Ria-Vung Tau development spark

A national conference took place last week in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to implement Resolution No.154/NQ-CP on the action programme for implementing Resolution No.24-NQ/TW of the Politburo on socioeconomic development and ensuring of national defense and security in the southeast region to 2030 and a vision to 2045.