where is environmental governance in fdi attraction

Where is environmental governance in FDI attraction?

While Vietnam and businesses are moving towards sustainability, hubs of environmental concerns remain in attractive investment destinations, requiring a change in order to become competitive.
assessing the role of business process automation

Assessing the role of business process automation

A seminar on business process automation (BPA) was held within the framework of the Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2024) on April 5 to discuss promoting international trade and investment with the support of digital technology.
development of data centres on front foot

Development of data centres on front foot

Trends in AI, big data, smart urban construction, e-commerce, and also the ambition to turn Ho Chi Minh City into the region’s leading financial centre are all creating opportunities for investment in data centre development.
new pdp8 implementation plan brings investment opportunities

New PDP8 implementation plan brings investment opportunities

On April 1, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha approved the implementation updates for Vietnam's Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), which aims to help build strategic objectives, ensure national energy security, and foster investment across all economic sectors. Senior associate Nguyen Thi Cuc Vi and trainee associate Trinh Linh Chi of Dentons LuatViet explain further.
australia prioritises support in mekong delta region

Australia prioritises support in Mekong Delta region

The Vietnamese government is placing huge investment into developing the Mekong Delta region. Ciaran Chestnutt, deputy consul-general of the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the Australian government’s commitment to supporting the region.
fund required to lower gmt impact

Fund required to lower GMT impact

While Vietnam’s draft investment support fund is expected to benefit high-tech enterprises, those same groups have expressed concern over the conditions needed to take advantage.
revised land law expected to drive remittances to real estate market experts

Revised Land Law expected to drive remittances to real estate market: Experts

The Land Law (revised), which expands land use rights for overseas Vietnamese (OV) and Vietnamese citizens residing abroad, meets the aspirations of OVs and contributes to mobilising investment resources to Vietnam at the same time, said Nguyen Duc Hieu, standing member of the National Assembly (NA) Economic Committee.
gold hits record peak oil rises on geopolitical tensions

Gold hits record peak, oil rises on geopolitical tensions

Gold prices hit another historic peak Tuesday and oil extended gains over rising tensions in the Middle East, while stocks wilted as traders worried whether the rally has run its course.
searefico ventures into logistics to welcome wave of fdi

Searefico ventures into logistics to welcome wave of FDI

In anticipation of rising foreign direct investment inflows into Vietnam, Searefico has ventured into the logistics industry to capitalise on new opportunities.
cptpp gains to be built on expansion

CPTPP gains to be built on expansion

Five years into deployment of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, many other economies are seeking to join the bloc – which in turn could help Vietnam expand its trade and investment.
nam long group maintains top ten position in real estate investment ranking

Nam Long Group maintains top ten position in real estate investment ranking

Nam Long Group has been ranked in the top ten real estate investors in 2024 by survey firm Vietnam Report.
masan expected to close 250 million investment from bain capital

Masan expected to close $250 million investment from Bain Capital

On April 1, Masan Group Corporation announced that the State Securities Commission has acknowledged its receipt of the completed dossier for the private placement of convertible dividend preference shares related to the $250-million investments from Bain Capital (Bain), a world-leading private investment firm with approximately $180 billion of assets under management.
vietnam minister of planning and investment visits astrazeneca china

Vietnam Minister of Planning and Investment visits AstraZeneca China

A Vietnamese delegation led by Minister for Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung on March 30 visited AstraZeneca Global (R&D) China Centre and the Shanghai Jing'an CCiC & iCampus.
south koreas hyosung tnc to invest 1 billion in vietnam

South Korea's Hyosung TNC to invest $1 billion in Vietnam

On March 30, Hyosung TNC received investment approval for the Hyosung BDO project from Ba Ria-Vung Tau People's Committee as part of its efforts to build the largest bio-spandex factory in Vietnam.
investment shift reflects evolving economic arena

Investment shift reflects evolving economic arena

Vietnam’s economy is expected to continue its success this year as it reinforces its position as a magnet for foreign investors. Lim Dyi Chang, head of commercial banking at UOB Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Vinh Thanh about the 2024 outlook of Vietnam’s economic growth and how the country climbs up the foreign investment ladder.