major coffee makers miss out promotional options

Major coffee makers miss out promotional options

Vietnamese coffee producers are overlooking a chance to promote their products to global suppliers by deciding not to participate in an upcoming coffee extravaganza.
singapore institute intl trade fdi turn vietnam into one of the most open economies

Singapore institute: Int’l trade, FDI turn Vietnam into one of the most open economies

Vietnam’s robust economic performance over the past three decades has been heavily dependent on exports and foreign direct investment (FDI), with foreign invested companies accounting for 67.8 percent of the country’s total export turnover in 2019, according to the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) of Singapore.
foreign leaders congratulate vietnam on national day

Foreign leaders congratulate Vietnam on National Day

Leaders of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar have sent messages and letters of congratulations to Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the country’s 75th anniversary of National Day (September 2).
arisaig asia consumer fund to soon divest from vinamilk

Arisaig Asia Consumer Fund to soon divest from Vinamilk

Foreseeing the saturation of the local dairy market, Singapore-based Arisaig Asia Consumer Fund has decided to divest its entire capital from Vinamilk (HSX: VNM) after more than a decade of investment.
singapore us discuss importance of free open indo pacific

Singapore, US discuss importance of free, open Indo-Pacific

Singaporean Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen and his US counterpart Mark Esper discussed various regional security issues, including the East Sea, counterterrorism, and the importance of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, during their virtual meeting on August 31.
singapore airlines burns 32bln usd in just two months because of covid 19

Singapore Airlines burns 3.2bln USD in just two months because of COVID-19

Singapore Airlines has spent 4.4 billion SGD (more than 3.2 billion USD) over the last two months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced governments to close borders to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
southeast asian mas gathering momentum

Southeast Asian M&As gathering momentum

Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market continues to be a magnet for Southeast Asian buyers, especially those from Thailand and Singapore that are increasingly taking over local assets in the country. 
asean holds webinar on digital connectivity with private sector

ASEAN holds webinar on digital connectivity with private sector

The ASEAN Secretariat and Infrastructure Asia of the Singapore government held a webinar on Digital Connectivity on August 13 as part of the ASEAN Infrastructure Discussion Series.
singaporean logistics mainstays keen on expansion

Singaporean logistics mainstays keen on expansion

Amid the rising demand from tech-savvy and innovative companies that demand hassle-free and rapid logistics options, Singaporean logistics investors are looking towards Vietnam again, after short disruptions by the ongoing health crisis and domestic slowdown.
singapore based reward platform shopback makes official debut in vietnam

Singapore-based reward platform ShopBack makes official debut in Vietnam

Rewards and discovery platform ShopBack has launched its website and mobile app in Vietnam as it launches its 8.8 launch campaign.
sun life financial increases footprint in asia

Sun Life Financial increases footprint in Asia

Canada-based insurer and asset manager Sun Life Financial is seeking opportunities to acquire Asian companies in a bid to increase its footprint in the region.
heavy singapore investment rolls on through new normal

Heavy Singapore investment rolls on through new normal

With Vietnam boasting great potential for investment, Singaporean businesses and individuals are rolling out projects across the country, channelling massive capital flows into diverse sectors.
singaporean imprint in the vietnamese property market

Singaporean imprint in the Vietnamese property market

Singaporean property developers are maintaining consistency with their ventures in Vietnam, based on generally healthy economic growth and an emerging middle class.
keppel lands growth over three decades in vietnam

Keppel Land’s growth over three decades in Vietnam

Keppel Land, a multi-faceted property company and the property arm of Keppel Corporation, provides innovative real estate solutions and has a sterling portfolio of award-winning residential developments, investment-grade commercial properties, and integrated townships. Joseph Low, general director of Keppel Land (Vietnam), talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about Keppel Land’s pioneering journey to become one of the largest foreign real estate investors in Vietnam today.
singaporean business surges ahead

Singaporean business surges ahead

Singaporean business and investment in Vietnam has increased significantly over the decades, thus greatly contributing to strengthening economic bilateral ties. Jeffrey Wandly, vice president of the Singapore Business Association in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about new Singaporean moves and how legal improvements reinforce the trend.