04-09-2019 13:11
In addition to their investments in processing and manufacturing, industrial zone infrastructure, and retail, Thai companies are furthering funding into developing Vietnam’s energy sector as they consider the nation an important investment destination.
29-08-2019 11:00
Vietnam is bound to play a key role in the upcoming rise of Southeast Asian economies and the country aims to reform its economy by raising its competitiveness and productivity by training human resources, mobilising funding, improving technology infrastructure, and constructing a professional innovation centre.
26-08-2019 10:00
Management authorities in Vinh Long province have committed to leveraging effective exploitation of local resources and capital support from assorted sectors of the economy.
12-08-2019 09:26
Consistent with its sustainable development journey, the central city of Danang is committed to promoting and attracting investment on a selective basis while constantly improving its efficiency, avoiding the wooing of funding at all costs.
01-08-2019 16:00
Vietnam’s new draft law on public-private partnership takes inspiration from legal frameworks around the world and provides an opening to satisfy the country’s growing demand for infrastructure investment. ACSV Legal’s senior associate Huyen Pham writes on how the draft law’s provisions on viability gap funding, risk-sharing, and project financing can build on the status quo.
17-07-2019 15:19
The ability of solar energy developers to access capital has been questioned in recent times, but the promotion of special schemes from both lenders and investors is providing a new lease of life for the fast-rising sector. Phuong Anh reports.
11-07-2019 11:00
Over the past 25 years, American investors have increased their involvement in Vietnam’s financial sector, a trend expected to continue as the country deepens its capital market and young startups look for funding and guidance.
09-07-2019 19:00
The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed the latest draft law on amending the Law on Investment and the Law on Enterprises in a move to further advance the investment environment. Dang Duong Anh and Tran Thi Ha Phuong from Vietnam International Law Firm delve into how the new changes may impact business and funding activities in Vietnam.
02-07-2019 09:56
During the development journey of a private company, there will be points when private equity funding is critical for the company to grow and prosper. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, senior manager of transaction advisory services at Grant Thornton Vietnam, outlines the factors involved in ensuring both investors and investees are on the same page when working together.
26-06-2019 11:00
While awaiting creation of a comprehensive legal framework, build-operate-transfer transport initiatives across the country continue to seek new funding from cautious lenders. Bich Thuy reports.
26-06-2019 08:00
The past year was a very exciting period for the educational investment market, showcased not only through direct capital but also via mergers and acquisitions deals carried out by financiers who wish for speedy access to large-scale educational brands. Van Thu reports.
22-06-2019 10:00
A fair and efficient supply chain plays an important role in the development of any sector. Quan Le, founder of Binkabi.io, provided an insight on how blockchain could improve efficiency and fairness in the global agriculture supply chain by helping farmers to gain better access to market and funding.
17-06-2019 09:38
Driven by strong administrative reform and growing interest among investors, the northern province of Thai Nguyen is emerging as one of the most attractive investment destinations in 2019, with a series of promising projects in the pipeline.
05-06-2019 18:00
While Vietnam attempts to boost public funding in service of socio-economic development, disbursement of this type of capital however remains slow. Nguyen Duc Kien, deputy chairman of the National Assembly’s Economic Committee, talked with VIR’s Manh Bon about the issue.
29-05-2019 13:55
Entering into force in July 2015, the Law on Residential Housing No.65/2014/QH13 and the Law on Real Estate Business No.66/2014/QH13 partially lifted the barriers for foreigners pouring money into Vietnam’s real estate market, and thus opened the floodgates for overseas investment in this sector. The two laws have not only simplified the legislation, but also expanded the rights and protections afforded to investors while maintaining certain restrictions to keep them from overrunning funding into Vietnam’s real estate opportunities.