trade agreement is a cornerstone for uk vietnam ties

Trade agreement is a cornerstone for UK-Vietnam ties

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are witnessing a heyday in trade and investment ties. UK trade commissioner for Asia-Pacific Martin Kent, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation can continue flourishing.
riser 24 event taking place at sheraton hanoi hotel on may 23

RIS.ER 24 event taking place at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel on May 23

The RIS.ER 24 conference themed around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues will take place on May 23 at the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, organised by Worldbasesys Co., Ltd in collaboration with Vietnam Investment Review.
vuihoc invests in the ielts workshop to capitalise on vietnams test preparation market

Vuihoc invests in The IELTS Workshop to capitalise on Vietnam's test preparation market

Vietnamese edtech startup Vuihoc has made a strategic investment in The IELTS Workshop to capitalise on the lucrative IELTS test preparation market in Vietnam.
apac retailers turn to technology investment to drive profitability

APAC retailers turn to technology investment to drive profitability

As retailers in Asia Pacific (APAC) feel the omnichannel squeeze, particularly with managing online returns and reducing losses caused by theft, fraud and other factors, they are tapping into the power of technology to drive profitability.
scic plans to sell stakes in over 30 enterprises

SCIC plans to sell stakes in over 30 enterprises

State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) will offload capital in 31 enterprises, including FPT Corporation, Tien Phong Plastic, and other companies on the stock exchange.
beacon fund backs cas energy on renewable energy expansion

Beacon Fund backs CAS Energy on renewable energy expansion

Beacon Fund and CAS Energy reached an initial investment agreement in April to advance renewable energy projects integrated with circular agriculture under the climate-smart agriculture model in Vietnam.
petrovietnam ca mau fertilizer acquires korea vietnam fertilizer

PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer acquires Korea - Vietnam Fertilizer

Petro Vietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (PVCFC, ticker: DCM) completed the acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in Korea - Vietnam Fertiliser (KVF) on May 17. Ho Chi Minh City Department of Planning and Investment has issued a new business registration certificate for the single-member limited liability company KVF.
binh duong to build 220 hectare it park

Binh Duong to build 220-hectare IT park

Binh Duong province has announced plans for a 220-hectare IT park to attract investment in high-value sectors, such as IT, electronics, and green industries.
esg becoming mandatory criteria for sustainable development of business

ESG becoming mandatory criteria for sustainable development of business

Environmental, social, and governance factors are increasingly becoming a prerequisite component in the investment decision-making process of many investors, with an initiative offered by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
hanoi calls for investments in six urban areas projects

Hanoi calls for investments in six urban areas projects

Hanoi is calling for investment in six urban areas projects in Dong Anh district worth a total of 34 trillion VND (1.3 billion USD).
groundwork laid for the dual transition

Groundwork laid for the dual transition

Vietnam’s strategic focus on attracting high-quality foreign investment is being demonstrated through its emphasis on green and digital transformation projects, supported by robust legal frameworks and a strong commitment to sustainability and technological innovation.
opportunities for vietnam amid chinese investment wave

Opportunities for Vietnam amid Chinese investment wave

China was the sixth-largest investor among 146 countries and territories investing in Vietnam in the first quarter, with registered capital of over $27.6 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
dong nai has received over 800 million in fdi in 2024

Dong Nai has received over $800 million in FDI in 2024

Dong Nai has attracted $832 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) since the beginning of 2024 as of May 16, equal to 119 per cent of the year's target.
delegation from eu netherlands explore investment opportunities in thai nguyen

Delegation from EU, Netherlands explore investment opportunities in Thai Nguyen

A delegation from the European Union (EU), the Netherlands, and the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore held a working session with leaders of the northern province of Thai Nguyen on May 16 to explore potential investment opportunities in the province.
citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023

Citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023

In the 2023 Climate Report, Citi provides an update on the progress the bank is making towards its net-zero commitment, how it is managing environmental risk, and details the impact of its climate strategy over the past year.