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.
hunting for real estate investment opportunities after tet

Hunting for real estate investment opportunities after Tet

Although the market faced a standstill at the end of 2022, wealthy investors are still hunting for potential business opportunities after the Lunar New Year holiday.
super rich grab half of all new wealth in past decade oxfam

Super-rich grab half of all new wealth in past decade: Oxfam

The richest 1 per cent has nearly doubled as much wealth as the rest of the world put together over the past two years.
vietnamese investors changing strategies to combat inflation

Vietnamese investors changing strategies to combat inflation

Around 80 per cent of local investors are more actively managing their wealth and making changes to their investment strategies, according to Standard Chartered’s latest Wealth Expectancy Report.
law tweaks can allure real estate investors

Law tweaks can allure real estate investors

The property market of Vietnam has always been attractive to foreign investors due to Vietnam’s vibrant, thriving economy and increasing wealth of the population.
from waste to wealth circular economic prospects

From waste to wealth: circular economic prospects

As environmental concerns rise and resources deplete, businesses and individuals need to shift towards a new model of consumption which can support the economy and help the planet: the circular economy. Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC Vietnam, looks at the possibilities as well as the challenges that everyone should be aware of.
vietnamese place high value on pursuit of wealth

Vietnamese place high value on pursuit of wealth

The Vietnamese are highly focused on becoming wealthy, demonstrating a strong desire to catch up with European nations, according to a recent workshop.
generali group toasts first half performance with solid capital position

Generali Group toasts first-half performance with solid capital position

On September 13, Generali Vietnam announced the latest financial statement of parent company Generali Group which reflects the group’s continued growth in the operating results in the first half of this year, with a solid capital position.