vwas 2024 adapting to uncertainties

VWAS 2024: Adapting to Uncertainties

VWAS (Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit) 2024 "Adapting to Uncertainties" took place on the afternoon of June 6 in the Pullman Hanoi with the participation of 300 representatives, and thousands of online attendees, including state management agencies, experts, credit institutions and securities companies, investment funds, listed enterprises, real estate developers among others.
dragon capital launches vietnams first open ended fund with cash dividends for passive income

Dragon Capital launches Vietnam’s first open-ended fund with cash dividends for passive income

DCDE is Vietnam's first open-ended equity fund to distribute cash dividends, offering non-professional investors a passive income option. This strategy combines the advantage of a regular income stream through attractive dividends and long-term capital growth based on the stock market’s ongoing development and performance. Nguyen Sang Loc, portfolio manager at Dragon Capital, discussed with VIR’sPhan Hang the fund's investment approach and risk mitigation strategies in the current volatile market.
vietnam leads region in attracting long term investment into innovative start ups

Vietnam leads region in attracting long-term investment into innovative start-ups

The wave of innovative start-ups in Vietnam has developed at “dizzying” speeds, attracting the attention of many domestic and foreign investors, a seminar, entitled 'Investment Policies for Start-ups' in Hanoi heard on June 3.
vietnam remains an attractive investment for taiwanese firms

Vietnam remains an attractive investment for Taiwanese firms

SSI Asset Management (SSIAM) and Union Securities Investment Trust Company (USITC), a subsidiary of Union Bank of Taiwan (UBOT), have agreed to establish a cooperative relationship that covers customer development, investment funds, and the sharing of investment opportunities, and more.
australian firms show interest in vietnams green transition

Australian firms show interest in Vietnam’s green transition

Further cooperation and investment in science, technology, trade promotion, innovation, digitalisation, and the green transition were all topics that were discussed during an Australian business delegation's visit to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on June 4.
fdi to be expanded with green focus

FDI to be expanded with green focus

Vietnam is projected to improve its trade and investment flows as global demands increase, with a green trend on the rise in supply chains.
do businesses have to suffer losses from esg practices

Do businesses have to suffer losses from ESG practices?

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) transformation requires large investments, and it is not easy to reap the benefits quickly. That's why ESG criteria were once thought to hinder the revenue growth of businesses in the globalisation process.
china speeds up investment in vietnam

China speeds up investment in Vietnam

An upward trend has been recorded in Chinese recent investments in Vietnam, which is hoped to help fuel the industries the country has demand for such as high technology, renewables, supporting industries, electronics, and green finance.
sun life to ensure financial security and healthier lives

Sun Life to ensure financial security and healthier lives

Sun Life Vietnam has increased its charter capital from $647.3 million to $704.7 million, which positions Sun Life among the top three insurers in Vietnam with the largest charter capital, and underscores its strong commitment to long-term investment in the Vietnamese market.
ai models simplifying the teacher student dynamic

AI models simplifying the teacher-student dynamic

Vietnamese edtech startups are embracing investment in AI technology to sharpen their competitive edge, while also being mindful of the various barriers to break down.
compelling signs ahead in healthcare

Compelling signs ahead in healthcare

Vietnam expects to see rising investment and dealmaking activities in healthcare and pharma. Seck Yee Chung, partner and head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Healthcare and Life Sciences practices in Vietnam for Baker McKenzie, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van the prospect of Vietnam’s thriving healthcare and pharma sectors.
new framework proposed to assess foreign invested projects

New framework proposed to assess foreign-invested projects

The Institute of International Investment Studies (ISC) last week launched research results on criteria for appraising foreign-invested projects and assessing their effectiveness. The research financed by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support localities. Dr. Ngo Cong Thanh, vice chairman of the ISC, and head of the research team of the criteria told VIR’s Oanh Nguyen about their work.
japans mynavi makes new investment in wecare 247

Japan's Mynavi makes new investment in WeCare 247

Mynavi Corporation announced on May 28 that it has invested an undisclosed sum in WeCare 247 JSC, a company that offers a matching service for caregivers and care recipients in Vietnam.
vietnamese real estate platform wesale secures seed funding from singapores hitseries capital

Vietnamese real estate platform WeSale secures seed funding from Singapore's Hitseries Capital

WeSale, a real estate trading platform in Vietnam, has secured undisclosed seed round investment capital from Hitseries Capital, a venture capital fund headquartered in Singapore, it announced on May 27.
vietnams outbound investments reach 136 million in five months

Vietnam's outbound investments reach $136 million in five months

Vietnam's outbound investments reached $136.07 million in the first five months of this year, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Planning and Investment.