amendments to law on petroleum can go some way to help attract funds

Amendments to Law on Petroleum can go some way to help attract funds

Vietnam wants to introduce mechanisms and policies to attract more investment in oil exploration and production activities on the back of the amended Law on Petroleum, with experts, businesses, and legislators pointing out several core issues.
energy shortage risks met head on

Energy shortage risks met head-on

The government’s plan to reduce fossil fuel use and increase clean energy sources is facing major obstacles, such as dependence on coal, and without new investment the supply will decrease faster than demand, possibly leading to energy shortages.
digital transformation accompanying smes for viability and growth

Digital transformation accompanying SMEs for viability and growth

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and Meta just organised the Forum on Accompanying SMEs with Digital Transformation.
masan group secures the largest tenor syndicated loan of 600 million

Masan Group secures the largest tenor syndicated loan of $600 million

Masan Group Corporation (Masan) and The Sherpa Company Limited, a direct subsidiary of Masan, have wrapped up a $600 million syndicated term loan to support investment activities, realizing Masan's strategic long-term objectives and general corporate purposes.
new data centres popping up in vietnams major cities

New data centres popping up in Vietnam’s major cities

The unveiling of new data centre plans in Vietnam is increasing rapidly, with the entry of a series of international and domestic corporations claiming to be building the biggest and best in-demand facilities.
potential global drawbacks to keep in mind for economy

Potential global drawbacks to keep in mind for economy

Vietnam’s economy faces multiple macro headwinds that have driven a flight to USD, inflationary pressure, and reduced appetite for foreign direct investment. So, what can Vietnam do to improve the situation?
data centres in vietnam an investment goldmine

Data centres in Vietnam: an investment goldmine

In 2016, Vietnam was already described as Southeast Asia’s Silicon Valley. Its emerging sectors and fast-growing industries included fintech, telecommunications, electronics and computer manufacturing, and information and telecommunications services. Now, the country is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in Southeast Asia and on track to reach an internet economy worth $57 billion by 2025.
municipalities seeking investment for tourism

Municipalities seeking investment for tourism

Localities across the country are rolling out projects to boost investment in domestic tourism, but many obstacles remain for the industry to reach its full potential.
preschool potential ramps up

Preschool potential ramps up

Opportunities for international education investment are increasing as the Vietnamese government attempts to encourage involvement in the country’s non-compulsory early childhood education.
agreements head historic china visit

Agreements head historic China visit

Vietnam and China have further secured bilateral ties with numerous new cooperation deals inked and a strong commitment to facilitate two-way trade and investment.
investors need to have the right mindset to bonds

Investors need to have the right mindset to bonds

Investors should have the right mindset and approach to the purchase of bonds to avoid investment risks, said experts attending the VIR talk show on November 4.
hanoi spurs outbound investment promotion

Hanoi spurs outbound investment promotion

From October 27 to November 4, Hanoi’s Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Delegation headed to the United States and Belgium to foster promotion activities after a long period of interruption.
gamefi developers insist quality can aid comeback

GameFi developers insist quality can aid comeback

Developers of GameFi projects in Vietnam remain optimistic about the industry despite the current dearth of investment.
capitaland investment is betting on emerging markets like vietnam and india

CapitaLand Investment is betting on emerging markets like Vietnam and India

In the midst of a volatile macroeconomic climate, Singaporean fund CapitaLand Investment is seeking opportunities in emerging economies, including Vietnam and India.
novagroup and sokimex to develop blue dragon in dong thap province

NovaGroup and Sokimex to develop Blue Dragon in Dong Thap province

NovaGroup and Cambodia-based Sokimex Investment Group signed an MoU on cooperation in investment and development of the Blue Dragon Urban Area project with a scale of about 115 hectares in Hong Ngu district, Dong Thap province on November 2.