ipo funds halve across southeast asia compared to previous year

IPO funds halve across Southeast Asia compared to previous year

Fresh data as of November 11 compiled by Deloitte Southeast Asia shows that Southeast Asian firms have raised $6.3 billion via 136 IPOs, which is 52 per cent lower than the record $13.3 billion raised through 152 IPOs in 2021.
newest draft of power development plan viii comes with several highlights

Newest draft of Power Development Plan VIII comes with several highlights

Stakeholders expect the latest draft of the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP 8) to be soon approved, paving the way to kick-start fresh investment projects in the power sector.
asean approach underpins robust investment inflow

ASEAN approach underpins robust investment inflow

Further facilitation of a more competitive investment environment leveraged by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is helping Vietnam attract more funding from ASEAN and its partners.
educators become more stem aware

Educators become more STEM-aware

As digital transformation requires ever-higher technical qualifications, international cooperation is needed to develop well-rounded STEM education in Vietnam, along with more private sector infrastructure investment and career guidance, a workshop has heard.
another leader of vib continues to register to buy two million shares

Another leader of VIB continues to register to buy two million shares

Tran Nhat Minh, deputy CEO cum head of Banking Technology Services at VIB has just registered to buy two million shares for long-term investment purposes.
mous highlight principles for cambodia vietnam ties

MoUs highlight principles for Cambodia-Vietnam ties

Vietnam and Cambodia are riveting their trade and investment ties, with a wide range of cooperation sectors defined and backed by new initiatives.
calls for investment in central highlands to strengthen socioeconomic development

Calls for investment in Central Highlands to strengthen socioeconomic development

High-tech agriculture is seen as the most attractive industry in the Central Highlands for local and foreign investors.
masan group seeks german support on its renewable technology plan

Masan Group seeks German support on its renewable technology plan

Masan Group has made proposals to the German government to facilitate its investment in renewable technology in Germany.
airport infrastructure investment needs private involvement insiders

Airport infrastructure investment needs private involvement: insiders

Public investment alone is insufficient to finance new airport infrastructure, exposing the need for more favourable policies to draw in private investment.
vietnam preparing for new growth

Vietnam preparing for new growth

The Vietnamese economy is bouncing back significantly. Shimizu Akira, chief representative at the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about solutions for the government to achieve quicker economic growth.
firms urged to keep abreast of alterations by us fed

Firms urged to keep abreast of alterations by US Fed

Foreign investment flows in Vietnam’s stock market have been impacted by the fourth consecutive interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve to combat inflation. Businesses in Vietnam are also feeling the strain of expensive USD-denominated loans. Vicente Nguyen, chief investment officer of the Asia Frontier Capital Vietnam Fund, discussed the issue with VIR’s Luu Huong.
ma seekers play it safe amid choppy economic waters

M&A seekers play it safe amid choppy economic waters

Global geopolitical concerns and rising inflation are impacting cross-border agreements, and as a direct consequence, investors are taking a conservative approach, particularly concerning mergers and acquisitions.
danes reinforce investment tasks

Danes reinforce investment tasks

Last week’s visit by Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary Elizabeth of Denmark to Vietnam saw the clinching of fresh cooperation deals in various sectors, including clean energy, which is expected to lay a firm foundation for businesses to kickstart future projects.
boosting green finance for a low carbon economy in vietnam

Boosting green finance for a low-carbon economy in Vietnam

As Vietnam aims for a low-carbon growth model and carbon neutrality by 2050, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), is scaling up its support to the government to promote sustainable finance and spur private sector investment.
long term outlook stable for foreign investment capital

Long-term outlook stable for foreign investment capital

The consecutive on-year reduction of newly registered capital since early this year may dampen the foreign-invested capital landscape for the whole 2022 compared to initial expectations, but a rise in disbursement is showing investors’ growing confidence in the economy for the long term.