equities touted as investment must at 2023 wealth advisor summit

Equities touted as investment must at 2023 Wealth Advisor Summit

As the second panel session of the 2023 Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit wraps up in Hanoi, industry leaders shine a light on the shifting investment landscape. The summit, held on August 8 in Hanoi, witnessed the participation of more than 300 leaders from securities firms and fund management companies.
ciem presents three scenarios at vir summit

CIEM presents three scenarios at VIR summit

At the 2023 Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit (VWAS) at the Pullman Hanoi on August 8, Nguyen Anh Duong, head of the Central Institute for Economic Management's (CIEM) Macroeconomic Division, said that the economy is showing signs of recovery, but still has many challenges ahead.
decoding factors affecting vietnams economic recovery

Decoding factors affecting Vietnam's economic recovery

At the first panel discussion of the Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit (VWAS) 2023, experts decoded the factors affecting the recovery of Vietnam's economy.
vwas 2023 swimming in the vortex

VWAS 2023: Swimming in the vortex

The Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit (VWAS) 2023 is taking place in Pullman Hanoi on August 8, under the theme "Swimming in the Vortex."
singapores gic sets sights on vietnam india and indonesia

Singapore's GIC sets sights on Vietnam, India, and Indonesia

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is shifting its investment strategy to focus more on emerging markets like India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The move was prompted by escalating tensions between the United States and China in a bid to navigate potential trade and capital flow restrictions.
can the rule of 25 make sense for your financial freedom

Can the 'rule of 25' make sense for your financial freedom?

Nguyen Quy Khanh from the Vietnam Wealth Advisor provided his insights to VIR ahead of the Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit (VWAS) 2023 that is taking place on August 8 in Hanoi.
vietnams booming economy fuels financial services demand

Vietnam's booming economy fuels financial services demand

As Vietnam carves out its position as a dynamic emerging economy, the shifting lifestyles and escalating income levels of its citizens are creating a surge in demand for consumer goods and personal finance services. This growing appetite for personal finance planning and advisory services has thrust the sector to the forefront of strategic planning for financial institutions across the nation.
global surge in certified financial planning unlocks potential in vietnam

Global surge in certified financial planning unlocks potential in Vietnam

The widespread acceptance of Certified Financial Planning (CFP) standards under the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) magnifies the untapped possibilities for Vietnam's financial advisory sector.
dubai to set up chamber of commerce in vietnam

Dubai to set up chamber of commerce in Vietnam

The wealthy and populous emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon open an office in Ho Chi Minh City to boost bilateral trade and investment, CEO of Dubai Chambers Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah told Thuc Minh during an exclusive interview in Switzerland.
singapore becomes worlds most expensive city for luxury living

Singapore becomes world's most expensive city for luxury living

Singapore has for the first time overcome Hong Kong (China), London (UK) and New York (US) to become the most expensive city for an upper-class lifestyle, according to the 2023 Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report released recently by Julius Baer Group based in Switzerland.
raffles family office bolsters private equity focus in southeast asia

Raffles Family Office bolsters private equity focus in Southeast Asia

In an effort to diversify its portfolio, Raffles Family Office – a prominent wealth management firm – is placing increased emphasis on private equity transactions within Southeast Asia. However, challenging conditions in 2022 have led to a decline in deal value and volume in Southeast Asia's private equity market, as reported by Bain & Co.
vietnamese unicorn vng targets 100 million in funding round to fuel expansion

Vietnamese unicorn VNG targets $100 million in funding round to fuel expansion

VNG Corporation, a prominent Vietnamese internet company supported by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, is pursuing a fresh funding round with the goal of raising $100 million.
development pace picking up in energy

Development pace picking up in energy

Wealthy foreign investors in energy are expanding their long-term strategies in Vietnam while many ongoing projects that missed the feed-in tariff deadline are struggling to find a revenue balance.
asart is confident in vietnams long term prospects

ASART is confident in Vietnam's long-term prospects

Vietnamese boutique advisory firm ASART, which offers advisory services in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategy, finance, and wealth, has opened a new office this month, showing further confidence in its home market.
what vietnam could learn from singapore

What Vietnam could learn from Singapore

A close partnership between Singapore and Vietnam will enable them to capitalise on the wealth of opportunities that digitalisation and sustainability offer. Michele Wee, CEO at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about spurring prosperity for both nations and fostering greater interconnectivity within ASEAN.