benefits ahead in asean china deal

Benefits ahead in ASEAN-China deal

A new version of the ASEAN-China free trade deal, bolstered by positive impacts from other major deals, could help improve Vietnam-China trade and investment ties.
restructuring and ongoing investment head strategy

Restructuring and ongoing investment head strategy

Amidst numerous uncertainties worldwide and shortcomings closer to home, every resource should be seized and utilised to boost economic growth. Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, explains how Vietnam can break through and achieve its goals in 2024.
dong nai licenses four foreign invested projects worth over 156 million

Dong Nai licenses four foreign-invested projects worth over $156 million

Dong Nai People's Committee granted investment certificates to four foreign-invested projects with the total registered capital of more than $156 million on January 8.
vinfast plans first ev factory in india

VinFast plans first EV factory in India

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast said it will build its first electric vehicle factory in India as part of a planned $2 billion investment, as it looks to expand into the rapidly growing market.
fpt group to spearhead major educational and digital initiatives in haiphong

FPT Group to spearhead major educational and digital initiatives in Haiphong

FPT Group and Haiphong People's Committee held a pivotal conference on January 4 to chart the course for significant investments in digital transformation and education within the city.
ten hag holds positive talks with ratcliffe after man utd investment

Ten Hag holds 'positive' talks with Ratcliffe after Man Utd investment

Erik ten Hag said he held "very positive" talks with Jim Ratcliffe when the under-fire Manchester United boss met the club's new minority stakeholder this week.
sembcorp secures investment licence for vsip ha tinh

Sembcorp secures investment licence for VSIP Ha Tinh

On December 29, Sembcorp Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), announced the addition of Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Ha Tinh (VSIP Ha Tinh) to its portfolio.
infrastructure impetus lights way for transport

Infrastructure impetus lights way for transport

While vital transport projects are contributing to regional links and socioeconomic development, the private investment picture in the sector is yet to brighten.
vietnamese firms invest 4209 million overseas in 2023

Vietnamese firms invest $420.9 million overseas in 2023

Vietnam's total outbound investment reached $420.9 million in 2023, equalling 78.8 per cent of last year's figure, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
prospects for growth in low interest rate environment

Prospects for growth in low-interest rate environment

The Vietnamese economy has passed its hardest time, and a mild recovery will be the theme of 2024. The prevailing trend in interest rates is holding steady at low level. Therefore, selective investment activities are recommended in specific industry groups with unique narratives.
nexif ratch takes over minh luong hydro plant in lao cai

Nexif Ratch takes over Minh Luong hydro plant in Lao Cai

On January 2, Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd. (Nexif Ratch Energy) announced its successful acquisition of the 30MW Minh Luong run-of-river hydro power plant with peak hour storage located in the northern province of Lao Cai.
john cockerill completing procedures to invest in saigon hi tech park

John Cockerill completing procedures to invest in Saigon Hi-tech Park

John Cockerill, the mechanical engineering group from Belgium, is completing procedures for the investment project in Saigon Hi-tech Park.
industrial parks seek answers for potential power shortages

Industrial parks seek answers for potential power shortages

Many industrial areas face the risk of power shortages in 2024, which will undermine production, tenants, and investment.
hanoi sets new investment trade and tourism promotion plans for 2024

Hanoi sets new investment, trade and tourism promotion plans for 2024

With achievements made in 2023, Hanoi has set its tasks and plans for investment, trade and tourism promotion for 2024 to increase its effectiveness.
real estate ranks high in 2023 foreign investment interest

Real estate ranks high in 2023 foreign investment interest

Foreign investors are increasing their presence in Vietnam’s real estate market with a range of activities to expand their portfolios.