indonesia eyes foreign loans to support electricity projects

Indonesia eyes foreign loans to support electricity projects

Indonesia’s State Electricity Company PLN has said that it will mobilise funding from foreign resources, given that it needs an investment of around 72 trillion ringgit (4.7 billion USD) per year until 2030 in order to support electricity projects.
hcm city calls for us investment to 10 major projects

HCM City calls for US investment to 10 major projects

Ho Chi Minh City has called on US enterprises to invest in 10 major projects of the city, especially those in infrastructure construction.
obvious risks continue to cloud foreign investment prospects for the second half

Obvious risks continue to cloud foreign investment prospects for the second half

The country’s ambitious targets of wooing foreign investments this year are expected to be within reach, in defiance of uncertainties affecting global funding flows.
solutions sought to aid road schemes

Solutions sought to aid road schemes

Contractors for the North-South Expressway are looking for support from the government as global price increases continue to hinder key public investment projects.
institutional improvements to set stage for disbursement

Institutional improvements to set stage for disbursement

Disbursement of public investment since early this year remains slow. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung explained to VIR’s Nguyen Huong the reasons behind this situation, and proposed solutions to speed up progress.
power of collaboration driving the esg agenda

Power of collaboration driving the ESG agenda

Since 2020, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have been gaining momentum among investors and businesses all over the world. Investors have been incorporating ESG into their investment process to ensure their money goes to the good companies and to assess and manage the non-financial risks of their investment portfolios, while companies are seeing more and more added value in integrating ESG factors into their business strategy and operating model.
onpoint a pioneer in e commerce ecosystems

OnPoint: a pioneer in e-commerce ecosystems

OnPoint has closed a $50 million Series B funding led by SeaTown Private Capital Master Fund. This is so far the largest private investment in the Southeast Asian e-commerce enabler industry in the last five years. Tran Vu Quang, CEO and founder of OnPoint, shared with VIR’s Mai Dang the opportunities and challenges of this industry.
japans component manufacturer to set foot in hanoi

Japan's component manufacturer to set foot in Hanoi

Japan's Onaga Company received an investment certificate on July 15 for a factory manufacturing aircraft and automobile components located in Hanoi Southern Supporting Industrial Park (HANSSIP).
passion is available to turn vietnam into blockchain hub

Passion is available to turn Vietnam into blockchain hub

Even if traditional entrepreneurs have a fantastic business idea, typical fundraising processes require significantly more effort, time, and money. William Do, CEO of HOBBIT Investment, explained to VIR’s Hoang Dan why fundraising in crypto may offer an alternative that is best suited for blockchain-related projects.
tra vinh economy showing positive developmental signs

Tra Vinh economy showing positive developmental signs

Tra Vinh has made sustained efforts to boost its economic recovery by wooing investment, disbursing capital resources, and implementing infrastructure projects, which in turn are creating business opportunities.
vietnam can be inspiration for younger financial generation

Vietnam can be inspiration for younger financial generation

Unstable global forces are driving up costs and disrupting supply networks. Thai Viet Dung, director of Exness Vietnam, told VIR’s Thy Nguyet about the trend of new investments and advices on managing risks.
investors implored to expand funding channels to benefit

Investors implored to expand funding channels to benefit

Investors interested in pumping money into Vietnam are being urged to embrace flexibility in order to generate success across a wider range of investment channels.
experts shed light on managing personal investments in a flexible environment

Experts shed light on managing personal investments in a flexible environment

Economists and business leaders have gathered at VIR's seminar on personal investment management in a flexible environment to provide analysis and insights into the trends of the future.
pinpointing opportunities from traditional investment channels

Pinpointing opportunities from traditional investment channels

Amid global economic uncertainty, investors are urged to explore market opportunities from traditional investment channels.
unlocking the potential of new investment channels in the digital era

Unlocking the potential of new investment channels in the digital era

As investment opportunities are arising in disruptive business models ranging from fintech to blockchain, experts have shared their thoughts to unlock the full potential of these new channels.