green buildings in vietnam harnessing potential and advantages

Green buildings in Vietnam: Harnessing potential and advantages

According to a report by the Ministry of Construction, by the end of the third quarter of 2024, the number of green buildings in Vietnam had reached approximately 500, with a total floor area exceeding 12 million square metres. This achievement is the result of favourable government policies and active involvement from diverse stakeholders.
vietnams fmcg company wants to pay cash dividends after paying the cash dividend ratio of 268 per cent for 2023

Vietnam’s FMCG company wants to pay cash dividends after paying the cash dividend ratio of 268 per cent for 2023

Masan Consumer concluded a list of shareholders on September 26 that will receive additional cash dividends for 2023 of 168 per cent. The company recently announced the plan to pay 2024 dividend in cash
banks conducting massive bond issuances

Banks conducting massive bond issuances

Besides attracting deposits to meet the heightened credit demand at the end of the year, banks are racing to issue bonds to replenish capital sources.
norwegian embassy issues report on vietnams offshore wind market

Norwegian Embassy issues report on Vietnam's offshore wind market

Vietnam's offshore wind (OSW) market is considered promising, and the existing supply chain used by the domestic oil and gas industry for the current onshore and nearshore wind infrastructure has the potential to support in-country development.
chinas huge stimulus package to affect vietnams key industries

China’s huge stimulus package to affect Vietnam's key industries

The People's Bank of China unveiled a significant package of support in late September, the largest since the Covid-19 pandemic, which includes cuts to key interest rates, reductions in mortgage rates, and decreased payment requirements for second-home purchases.
new northern industrial parks attracting foreign investors

New northern industrial parks attracting foreign investors

Vietnam Investment Consulting released an industrial real estate report for northern Vietnam in late September. The report shows that in 2024-2025, there were several new industrial parks built in Nam Binh Xuyen, Vinh Phuc, Hai Duong, and Thai Nguyen.
brewer seeks to snap up new stakes

Brewer seeks to snap up new stakes

Vietnam’s biggest brewer is looking to expand the number of processing factories under its wing via an upcoming acquisition of shares.
hung yen bolsters competitiveness to drive socioeconomic development

Hung Yen bolsters competitiveness to drive socioeconomic development

Hung Yen province is looking to climb the provincial vitality index (PCI) to bolster investment appeal and propel socioeconomic development.
vietnam reports fdi jump of 116 per cent

Vietnam reports FDI jump of 11.6 per cent

More than $24.78 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) flowed into Vietnam in the first nine months of 2024, climbing 11.6 per cent on-year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency.
marriott bonvoy invites members to behind the scenes podcast experience

Marriott Bonvoy invites members to behind-the-scenes podcast experience

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning travel program and marketplace, is offering members the opportunity to enjoy a series of extraordinary Marriott Bonvoy Moments with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Ho Chi Minh City.
nam long group pioneering sustainable leadership

Nam Long Group pioneering sustainable leadership

Nam Long Group was honoured as a pioneering real estate developer at the prestigious Dot Property Vietnam Awards 2024 held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 26.
winners of asia award 2024 announced

Winners of Asia Award 2024 announced

The Asia Award 2024 ceremony took place on September 28 at the Pullman Hotel in Kuala Lumpur as part of the 2024 Asia Economic Cooperation Forum.
roche pharma vietnam celebrates 30th anniversary

Roche Pharma Vietnam celebrates 30th anniversary

A ceremony to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Roche Pharma Vietnam was held at the Swiss Ambassador's Residence on September 26.
mobifone on the way to becoming a major tech company

MobiFone on the way to becoming a major tech company

At VIR's conference on digital economy development in Hanoi on September 30, Nguyen Tuan Huy, head of Digital Transformation at MobiFone, stated the goal of digital transformation is to enhance business performance, increase labour productivity and work efficiency, and improve customer service quality.
keppel sells stakes in saigon sports city and saigon centre

Keppel sells stakes in Saigon Sports City and Saigon Centre

Singapore's Keppel on September 30 announced that it was in the process of divesting from Saigon Sports City and Saigon Centre, two major real estate projects located in Ho Chi Minh City.