further amendments likely to help real estate recovery

Further amendments likely to help real estate recovery

The spotlight has been back on the real estate market in recent months with many renowned foreign investors entering the market, but further market revisions will be required to keep things moving in the right direction.
gamuda land acquires 315 million project in ho chi minh city

Gamuda Land acquires $315 million project in Ho Chi Minh City

Gamuda Land, a property arm of Malaysian Gamuda Bhd, is continuing to expand its portfolio in Vietnam by acquiring a third project in Ho Chi Minh City after two acquisitions done last year.
first leed certified ready built warehouse in vietnam developed by frasers property

First LEED-certified ready-built warehouse in Vietnam developed by Frasers Property

Frasers Property Vietnam announced on July 18 that the US Green Building Council (USGBC) has confirmed its Eco Logistics Centre as the country's first LEED-certified ready-built warehouse.
industrial expansions help record stronger absorption

Industrial expansions help record stronger absorption

The industrial estate market was a bright spot in Vietnam in the first half of 2023 with a positive absorption rate in industrial land, ready-built factories, and warehouses both north and south.
keppel expands its energy as a service footprint in asia

Keppel expands its energy-as-a-service footprint in Asia

Keppel Corporation, through its Infrastructure Division, has secured contracts worth over $70 million to provide long-term energy-as-a-service (EaaS) to Republic Holiday Inn, Republic Suite Plaza, and Estella Place in Ho Chi Minh City, as well as Grand Mercure Quang Binh.
governor of nebraska state promotes trade in vietnam

Governor of Nebraska State promotes trade in Vietnam

Governor of the US state of Nebraska Jim Pillen is leading a 30-strong business delegation to Vietnam to promote trade and business opportunities during a week-long visit from July 9.
everpia launch the first green building factory in vietnam

Everpia launch the first green building factory in Vietnam

Everpia Corporation (HSX:EVE), one of the first South Korean enterprises in Vietnam and the first foreign-invested enterprise to list on the stock exchange, has seen its factory at Giang Dien Industrial Zone be awarded the EDGE Advanced green certificate with recognition by the World Bank as a green building.
foundations being laid for 2024 real estate rejuvenation

Foundations being laid for 2024 real estate rejuvenation

Although the real estate market has not yet overcome the current downturn, it is hoped recent government policies are gradually removing difficulties to open up more opportunities for developers, investors, and home buyers over the next few years.
keppel corporation acquires stake in a retail property in hanoi

Keppel Corporation acquires stake in a retail property in Hanoi

Singaporean Keppel Corporation on July 6 announced that Keppel Land Ltd., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, VN Prime Vietnam Co., Ltd., is acquiring a 65 per cent stake in a company ProjectCo, which will hold a retail property in Hanoi.
jica signs oda loans for socioeconomic development

JICA signs ODA loans for socioeconomic development

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on July 4 signed three loan agreements with the Vietnamese government of Vietnam to provide three official development assistance (ODA) loans worth up to $421 million in total over three years.
omnichanel increasingly the solution for sky high rents

Omnichanel increasingly the solution for sky-high rents

Although luxury brands are still coming to Vietnam, the expensive facades of the central streets of Ho Chi Minh City have been empty at an unprecedented level over the past three years, and the omichannel method is now being favoured.
uniqlos strong commitment to bring core values to customers

UNIQLO’s strong commitment to bring core values to customers

The Japanese global fashion retailer UNIQLO opened its 18th retail store in the southern province of Binh Duong on June 28. VIR’s Bich Ngoc had a discussion with Hideki Nishida, newly appointed general director of UNIQLO Vietnam, about the corporation’s business strategy in Vietnam.
nestles regenerative agriculture commitment

Nestlé’s regenerative agriculture commitment

Nestlé Vietnam signed an agreement with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in June to encourage the country’s transition to regenerative and low-emission agriculture and help the country move towards sustainable agriculture and achieve its 2050 net-zero targets. VIR’s Bich Ngoc talked with Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestlé Group, about the strategies required to carry this out.
eaton enables intelligent power management in vietnam

Eaton enables intelligent power management in Vietnam

After two decades in Vietnam, Eaton, a global leader in intelligent power management solutions, considers the country to be one of Asia's fastest growing markets. On their 2023 Technology Day in Ho Chi Minh City, VIR’s Bich Ngoc spoke with Tai Yeap Wai, Southeast Asia general manager of Eaton, about their development strategy for Vietnam.
vietnam remains a popular destination for supply chain diversification

Vietnam remains a popular destination for supply chain diversification

Vietnam was highlighted as a growing significant destination for supply chain diversification among China and other countries at the event themed 'Beyond Boundaries - China and Vietnam Supply Chain Opportunities' held on June 14 in Shanghai.