better esg indicators set for fdi projects

Better ESG indicators set for FDI projects

Vietnam will soon set up environmental, social, and governance indicators to classify foreign direct investment and measure the performance of foreign-invested projects, laying a foundation to make decisions on the mobilisation of the capital inflows.
the advantages and challenges of joint real estate investment in vietnam

The advantages and challenges of joint real estate investment in Vietnam

Vietnam’s real estate market outlook remains positive, driven by strong domestic and foreign demand for housing and investment. However, high initial investment value and low liquidity are major barriers preventing individual and institutional investors from participating in large-scale projects with stable cash flow in Vietnam. Therefore, residential real estate is always a sought-after property for individual investors.
boosting the national startup ecosystem

Boosting the national startup ecosystem

Returning after a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Vietnam Startup 4.0 Forum 2022 has provided an opportunity to connect passions, promote creativity, and increase investments in startup projects in Vietnam.
kick off workshop on the development of vietnams voluntary national review 2023

Kick-off workshop on the development of Vietnam’s voluntary national review 2023

On October 19, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) held a kick-off workshop on the development of Vietnam’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2023.
vietnam and australia promoting bilateral trade and investment

Vietnam and Australia promoting bilateral trade and investment

As Business Champions Vietnam-Australia 2022 celebrates its first anniversary, it promises to continue facilitating trade and investment.
meeting southeast asian capital and energy needs

Meeting Southeast Asian capital and energy needs

With changes in capital markets coming to the forefront of executive agendas, Bain & Company and our partner Rivel, a research firm, recently interviewed 89 investors and analysts about how the energy transition is shaping investment decisions in the energy sector. We found that the transition is squarely at the centre of the agenda for investors, and it shapes perspectives on individual companies and sectors. As a result, the to-dos for executive teams in utilities and in oil and gas are very different.
fundiin raises 5 million investment in series a round

Fundiin raises $5 million investment in Series A round

Buy now pay later (BNPL) fintech Fundiin has successfully raised $5 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Trihill Capital and ThinkZone Ventures. The new round of funding will help Fundiin to expand at a faster pace and expand to Indonesia in the upcoming series B round.
nearly half of european companies to increase investment by year end

Nearly half of European companies to increase investment by year end

A large number of European firms plan to invest more in Vietnam before the end of the year, according to a new survey.
fdi inflow from rok helps vietnam move up global value chain ladder

FDI inflow from RoK helps Vietnam move up global value chain ladder

The strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has been giving a significant push to Vietnam in the battle to move up the global value chain ladder and promote sustainable development.
rcep among most promising trade agreements for vietnam

RCEP among most-promising trade agreements for Vietnam

Vietnam is expected to reap the most investment and trade benefits from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) when compared to many other trade pacts, as most of the country’s largest foreign investors are from the deal’s member economies.
hanoi looks to take action on delayed industrial cluster projects

Hanoi looks to take action on delayed industrial cluster projects

The People's Committee of Hanoi is considering withdrawing investment certificates from slow-moving industrial cluster projects.
dragon capital partners with digi invest powered by mb

Dragon Capital partners with Digi Invest Powered by MB

Dragon Capital has recently teamed up with MB to roll out professional fund management services in a centralised app by MB Bank, which would optimise retail customers’ experience and investment efficiency.
fresh connections reinforce trade facilitation in asean

Fresh connections reinforce trade facilitation in ASEAN

With the full liberalisation of trade within the ASEAN Economic Community, businesses from regional nations have capitalised on the bloc’s trade facilitation with a view to expanding investment and exports to Vietnam, while the country has also followed suit with other regional markets.
overseas investors chime in on climate change conundrum

Overseas investors chime in on climate change conundrum

As one of the countries increasingly impacted by climate change, Vietnam is accelerating its crucial transition to become a green economy, which opens up new business opportunities for foreign direct investment. Last week’s webinar on Vietnam’s green economy highlighted the opportunities for sustainable investment.
quang ninh issues series of commitments to attract investors

Quang Ninh issues series of commitments to attract investors

Quang Ninh People’s Committee will implement seven commitments to attract investors and simultaneously support the business community to expand operations.