the importance of integrating policy to shore up supply chains

The importance of integrating policy to shore up supply chains

One of the most urgent potential threats to Vietnam’s continued economic growth comes from a sustainability issue that did not get much air time at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt in November - supply chains.
local foreign tie ups add to energy promise

Local-foreign tie-ups add to energy promise

Foreign direct investment continues to play a key role in driving Vietnam’s transition towards renewable energy via greenfield investments, as well as the merger and acquisition channels.
comprehensive lift expected with korea

Comprehensive lift expected with Korea

In addition to existing cooperation tools, a new framework will help Vietnam attract more investment from South Korea, which is now the first’s biggest foreign investor.
evfta gains begin to blossom for vietnam

EVFTA gains begin to blossom for Vietnam

Vietnam and the EU, home to a market of nearly 450 million people, are witnessing a rise in their trade and investment cooperation fuelled by a bilateral free trade pact, which is offering a slew of benefits since it was established a couple of years ago.
thaibev sets out 2023 expansion plans

ThaiBev sets out 2023 expansion plans

Thai Beverage Plc. (ThaiBev) currently owns 53.6 per cent of SABECO and is intending to expand investment into other businesses in 2023. However, it prioritises existing businesses and those it recently acquired to post the best returns.
fdi disbursement figures augur well for confidence

FDI disbursement figures augur well for confidence

Fuelled by the country’s efforts to improve the domestic business climate, the disbursement of foreign direct investment in Vietnam has reaped a bumper crop, reflecting the rising confidence of investors.
south korea venture capital funds latch onto vietnam

South Korea venture capital funds latch onto Vietnam

More venture capital funds from South Korea are considering Vietnam as an appealing investment destination, with a plan to ramp up funding in homegrown startups.
samsung to raise total investment in vietnam to 20 billion

Samsung to raise total investment in Vietnam to $20 billion

Samsung Electronics vice chairman Han Jong-hee said the company would raise total investment in Vietnam to $20 billion, focusing on artificial intelligence and big data.
determination on show by businesses to be esg ready

Determination on show by businesses to be ESG ready

Many businesses in Vietnam are advised to use environmental, social, and governance criteria as soon as possible as an effective tool for their sustainable development and improve their competitiveness. However, numerous challenges are facing them ahead.
hospitality industry joins esg

Hospitality industry joins ESG

Environmental, social, and governance criteria are still a new concept for most tourism and hotel businesses in Vietnam, but the success stories of a number of pioneering brands have contributed to inspiring businesses to embrace them more, with several companies picking up awards at a seminar organised by Vietnam Investment Review last week.
vietnam and south korea level up comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and South Korea level up comprehensive strategic partnership

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is opening a new stage of development for the relationship and investment opportunities between Vietnam and South Korea.
american investors eyeing vietnams logistics sector

American investors eyeing Vietnam's logistics sector

With investment opportunities widening in logistics, some US players in the sector have expressed interest in penetrating the Vietnamese market.
sembcorp pledges green products and investment in vietnam

Sembcorp pledges green products and investment in Vietnam

Seeing so much promising land in Vietnam, Charles Chong, country head at Sembcorp Development Vietnam Co., Ltd. would like to develop more green warehouses across the country.
solutions outlined to speed up public spending

Solutions outlined to speed up public spending

Completing plans for public spending on investment has proved difficult due to several adverse factors in construction, such as volatility, choppy gasoline prices, difficulties for contractors to access credit capital, unfavourable weather in many key projects, and unusual amounts of rain.
bac lieu grants investment certificate to 13 projects worth 740 million

Bac Lieu grants investment certificate to 13 projects worth $740 million

Bac Lieu People’s Committee granted investment certificates for 13 projects with the total investment capital of VND17 trillion ($739.1 million).