mpi recognises uob for supporting companies to invest nearly 37 billion

MPI recognises UOB for supporting companies to invest nearly $3.7 billion

The award was presented by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to UOB on February 26 in recognition of the bank’s continued efforts in facilitating foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Vietnam and supporting companies in the country. UOB is the first Singaporean bank to receive the award.
president receives executives of leading financial energy firms of singapore

President receives executives of leading financial, energy firms of Singapore

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 26 received executives of leading Singaporean firms in different areas such as finance, infrastructure and energy.
vietnam singapore seek to step up trade cooperation

Vietnam, Singapore seek to step up trade cooperation

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had a working session with Singaporean Minister for Manpower, and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng, on the occasion of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s State visit to Singapore from February 24 - 26.
vietnamese singaporean firms sign cooperation deals worth nearly 11 billion usd

Vietnamese, Singaporean firms sign cooperation deals worth nearly 11 billion USD

Vietnamese and Singaporean businesses signed cooperation deals worth nearly 11 billion USD at the Vietnam-Singapore business dialogue on February 25, which was attended by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
vietnam and singapore strengthen ties in digital economy development

Vietnam and Singapore strengthen ties in digital economy development

Vietnam and Singapore will strengthen cooperation in the development of their digital economies in the upcoming time following an MoU signed on February 25.
singapore vietnam enjoy wide ranging cooperation on foundation of mutual friendship learning fm balakrishnan

Singapore, Vietnam enjoy wide-ranging cooperation on foundation of mutual friendship, learning: FM Balakrishnan

Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan has granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of a State visit by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Singapore, slated for February 24-26.
singaporean media highlights president phucs visit

Singaporean media highlights President Phuc’s visit

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will make a state visit to Singapore this week at the invitation of President Halimah Yacob, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement on February 22.
new partnership to boost logistics in southeast asia

New partnership to boost logistics in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia’s logistics sector is set to receive a significant boost following a new agreement between the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Singapore's YCH Group, and Vietnam's T&T Group, which will work together to develop an international logistics superport in Vietnam.
jt express secures 2 billion from a group of investors including temasek

J&T Express secures $2 billion from a group of investors including Temasek

J&T Express, a Singaporean logistics company with strong presence in Vietnam, has raised $2 billion in its most recent round of funding, including Temasek.
ifc supports development of vinh phuc icd logistics centre

IFC supports development of Vinh Phuc ICD Logistics Centre

Vietnam’s T&T Group and Singapore’s YCH Group have inked a deal with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on project development to attract capital funding for their inland container depot (ICD) logistics centre in northern Vinh Phuc province.
bamboo airways to ink 60 million deal with sr technics and purchase boeing 777x

Bamboo Airways to ink $60 million deal with SR Technics and purchase Boeing 777X

Bamboo Airways has entered significant agreements ahead of launching the Vietnam-Singapore route, further promoting its international flight network.
vietnam new asian tiger business times

Vietnam new Asian tiger: Business Times

Vietnam is expected to accelerate its economic recovery from the pandemic this year after having recorded a 2.6 percent increase in gross domestic products (GDP) in 2021, Singapore’s Business Times reported.
singapore airshow 2022 to take place with smaller scale

Singapore Airshow 2022 to take place with smaller scale

The Singapore Airshow 2022 will be held in in-person format from February 15 to 18 at Changi Exhibition Centre, with fewer participants.
singapore rok agree to boost defence cooperation

Singapore, RoK agree to boost defence cooperation

Senior defence officers of Singapore and the Republic of Korea (RoK) agreed to strengthen cooperation in cyber security, counter-terrorism and other defense-related areas during their talks in the Southeast Asian nation on January 26.
rosier times ahead for vietnams startup scene in 2022

Rosier times ahead for Vietnam’s startup scene in 2022

According to Singapore venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures, Vietnam is a rising star in Southeast Asia’s start-up scene and will be the region’s third-largest startup ecosystem by 2022. VIR’s Nha Linh discussed with Ngo Dinh Dat, managing director of ITI Fund, the future of Vietnam’s startup environment, highlighting potential opportunities for entrepreneurs and investment funds.