maybank investment bank opens new hanoi branch

Maybank Investment Bank opens new Hanoi branch

Maybank Investment Bank Vietnam celebrated a significant milestone on June 27 with the official opening of its Hanoi branch in a new location in the prestigious Coalimex building.
ethnic minorities set for added investment

Ethnic minorities set for added investment

Vietnam will increase its foreign invested capital from Australia, South Korea, and Japan to ethnic minority areas, contributing to socioeconomic development.
room for vietnam to increase its localisation rate

Room for Vietnam to increase its localisation rate

Although Vietnam’s localisation rate has improved, more advances are required to attract further Japanese interests. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization in Hanoi, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how the localisation rate can drive Japanese business and investment.
us companies eager to make investments in vietnam

US companies eager to make investments in Vietnam

US businesses are eager to invest in Vietnam because they recognise the country's enormous potential following the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
infrastructure firms eye rosier prospects

Infrastructure firms eye rosier prospects

The government's commitment to accelerate public investment offers bright development prospects for infrastructure developers.
vietnams economy to grow by 6 per cent in 2024

Vietnam's economy to grow by 6 per cent in 2024

Vietnam's economic growth is projected to recover to growth of close to 6 per cent in 2024, supported by continued strong external demand, resilient foreign direct investment, and accommodative policies.
vietnam looking for innovation cooperation opportunities in the united states

Vietnam looking for innovation cooperation opportunities in the United States

Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung held meetings with members of the Vietnam Innovation Network and technology giants in Silicon Valley (San Francisco) during a business trip to the United States during June 22-26.
vietnam hopeful to benefit from uks pacific deal entry

Vietnam hopeful to benefit from UK’s pacific deal entry

Vietnam and the United Kingdom will soon have another tool for amplifying their trade and investment following Britain’s upcoming ratification of a mega multilateral trade deal.
vinfast spac merger worlds largest ma deal in 2023

VinFast SPAC merger world's largest M&A deal in 2023

The $23 billion reverse merger of VinFast Auto in Vietnam with a United States-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) was the world's largest merger and acquisition (M&A) deal in 2023, according to World Investment Report 2024
event honours innovative businesses

Event honours innovative businesses

The ceremony of the Top 50 Most Innovative Enterprises Vietnam (VIE50) and the Top 10 Most Innovative Enterprises Vietnam (VIE10) was held on June 24 in Hanoi, organised by Vietnam Investment Review and Viet Research.
masan group clarifies false reports on sk group investment

Masan Group clarifies false reports on SK Group investment

Masan Group Corporation (HOSE: MSN, Masan), on June 24 addressed the recent news in South Korea on SK Group’s investment stake in Masan Group.
russia looks to build on combined efforts

Russia looks to build on combined efforts

Vietnam and Russia will intensify their bilateral economic, trade, and investment ties, with a focus laid on mutual funding flows, especially in energy, oil and gas, featured by prioritised projects.
major commercial banks to lead credit growth in second half of the year

Major commercial banks to lead credit growth in second half of the year

Major commercial banks are readying their resources to lead overall credit growth during the peak season of production, business, investment, and consumption.
esg considerations light the path for sabecos success

ESG considerations light the path for SABECO’s success

Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation is promoting more green growth initiatives, demonstrating its steadfastness in the goal that business investment must go hand-in-hand with the nation’s sustainable development.
future solutions to public investment in healthcare

Future solutions to public investment in healthcare

Despite the healthcare sector’s efforts, public investment spending remains lower than expected. Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about solutions for increasing efficiency.