vietnam moves several steps closer to market upgrade

Vietnam moves several steps closer to market upgrade

According to the June review from the MSCI, Vietnam’s stock market is still classified as a frontier market, following the criteria of openness to foreign ownership, ease of capital inflows and outflows, efficiency of the operational framework, availability of investment instruments, and also the stability of the institutional framework.
fluctuations to be expected ahead of fed cut and election

Fluctuations to be expected ahead of Fed cut and election

The global economy is awaiting moves from the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Nguyen Tri Hieu, senior financial expert, shared with VIR’s Nhue Man implications of eminent global standing on Vietnam’s economy and weighing efficient channels for investment in the rest of 2024.
policy efforts going some way to impact investment

Policy efforts going some way to impact investment

Several key policies will shape investment channels from now until the end of 2024, notably the laws on land, housing, and real estate business, all set to take effect on August 1. These laws will be supplemented by a series of decrees detailing specific articles, currently being finalised by relevant ministries.
korean energy agency seeks investment opportunities in can tho

Korean Energy Agency seeks investment opportunities in Can Tho

Ha Vu Son, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on July 18 received a delegation of the Korean Energy Agency (KEA) led by its President Lee Sang-hoon who came to seek investment opportunities in the city.
pv power proposes 4 billion usd clean energy complex in ninh thuan

PV Power proposes 4-billion-USD clean energy complex in Ninh Thuan

The Petrovietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) has proposed the implementation of the Lam Son Clean Energy Production Complex project, with an investment of nearly 4 billion USD in Ninh Thuan province.
netflix wins subscribers as ad strategy pays off

Netflix wins subscribers as ad strategy pays off

Netflix on Thursday said it added eight million new subscribers in the second quarter, as the home of hit shows "The Crown" and "Bridgerton" posted its latest financial earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
jbic offers 36 million loan to fund office building development in ho chi minh city

JBIC offers $36 million loan to fund office building development in Ho Chi Minh City

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will lend $36 million to Phuong Nam 3A-1 Real Estate Business and Investment JSC to develop an office building in Ho Chi Minh City.
vietnams industrial property sector to benefit from stable growth of fdi

Vietnam's industrial property sector to benefit from stable growth of FDI

Vietnam's industrial property segment is continuing to benefit directly from a steady increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a report by ACB Securities (ACBS).
chinese battery manufacturer sunwoda to pour 300 million into bac giang

Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda to pour $300 million into Bac Giang

Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda plans to make an additional $300 million investment in the northern province of Bac Giang.
south koreas partron vina boosts investment to 269 million in vietnam

South Korea's Partron Vina boosts investment to $269 million in Vietnam

Partron Vina Co. Ltd., a key Samsung supplier, will increase its investment to $269.4 million in Vietnam as it expands electronics component production.
fdi still on track for welcome 2024 results

FDI still on track for welcome 2024 results

Foreign direct investment inflow into Vietnam for the entire year is expected to outperform last year, fuelled by encouraging results thus far in 2024.
vietnam to receive billions of dollars from south korea

Vietnam to receive billions of dollars from South Korea

Do Nhat Hoang, director general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, has announced that Vietnam is set to receive a significant investment influx from South Korea, amounting to tens of billions of USD.
vietnam benefits from china1 policy shift

Vietnam benefits from China+1 policy shift

Chinese and Taiwanese groups continue to seek strategic investment opportunities in Vietnam as the country emerges as one of the top gainers from the China+1 strategy.
ties blossom with laos and cambodia

Ties blossom with Laos and Cambodia

Vietnam has strongly beefed up its bilateral cooperation in many sectors with Laos and Cambodia, including a focus laid on investment and trade.
government keen to push ahead of initial growth targets

Government keen to push ahead of initial growth targets

Following the positive economic performance since early this year, the government is expecting higher-than-expected growth for the rest of the year, spurred on by an increase in production and disbursement of public investment.