akzonobels investment for sustainable growth in south asia pacific

AkzoNobel’s investment for sustainable growth in South Asia-Pacific

Earlier this month, AkzoNobel inaugurated new production facilities at its Bac Ninh site to bolster its leading position and enhance sustainable manufacturing in the region. Jeff Jirak, managing director of AkzoNobel's Powder Coatings business, and Şirvan Canıtez, regional commercial director of Powder Coatings in South Asia-Pacific, talked to VIR's Linh Le about the company's strategic plans and sustainable works.
vietnam ranks in top 5 favourite investment destinations among asias emerging and developing countries

Vietnam ranks in top 5 favourite investment destinations among Asia’s emerging and developing countries

Vietnam has ranked in the top five favourite investment destinations among Asia's emerging and developing economies, according to the Global Opportunity Index.
malaysia attracts nearly 10 billion usd in potential investments from germany

Malaysia attracts nearly 10 billion USD in potential investments from Germany

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the country has lured potential investments worth 45.4 billion RM (9.94 billion USD) from Germany during his official visit to Germany from March 10-15.
f88 to sponsor gender equality promotion

F88 to sponsor gender equality promotion

F88's initiatives in supporting self-employed low-income women and promoting opportunities for female employees are highly appreciated by international organisations.
high tech mindset favoured for advances in processing

High-tech mindset favoured for advances in processing

Processing and manufacturing continues to lead the way in foreign investment mobilisation - however, moving towards a high-tech industry is essential for long-term and sustainable development.
vietnam can draw more attention of german groups

Vietnam can draw more attention of German groups

In the context of ongoing global economic uncertainties, German businesses still consider Vietnam as one of the most potential developing markets in Asia. What is more, with Germany’s investment diversification strategy, Vietnam is being evaluated as a promising and reliable investment destination for German enterprises.
vingroup divests from vincom retail

Vingroup divests from Vincom Retail

Vingroup is to sell its entire stake in SDI Trading Development and Investment JSC, indirectly selling shares and retaining an 18.8 per cent stake in Vincom Retail.
vietnam uae trade boost imminent

Vietnam-UAE trade boost imminent

Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates are set to benefit from an economic cooperation deal slated for inking this year, with trade and investment forecast to improve.
tycoons from thailand enter real estate fray

Tycoons from Thailand enter real estate fray

Vietnam’s real estate market is witnessing a new wave of Thai investment, with an expanding range of veterans.
can tho lures japanese investment with skilled workforce infrastructure advantages

Can Tho lures Japanese investment with skilled workforce, infrastructure advantages

Chairman of the People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho Tran Viet Truong highlighted the potential benefits awaiting Japanese enterprises investing in the city during a working session on March 18 with a delegation of executives of Japanese banks led by Managing Executive Officer of Gunma Bank Uchibori Takeo.
binh duong aims to attract investments for new generation industrial parks

Binh Duong aims to attract investments for new-generation industrial parks

This year, Binh Duong province plans to attract 130-140 investment projects to industrial parks (IP), securing 1.2-1.3 billion USD from foreign capital and 1.1-1.2 trillion VND (about 48.535 million USD) from domestic investors.
smes should improve capacity to lure venture capital economists

SMEs should improve capacity to lure venture capital: economists

Vietnamese small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should better their management capacity and business strategies so as to draw capital from both domestic and foreign investment funds who are holding hundreds of billions of USD, economists have said.
industrial real estate emerges out of storm

Industrial real estate emerges out of storm

The industrial real estate segment has emerged as a driver of the property market after sailing through the economic storm last year thanks to the foreign direct investment (FDI) influx, experts have said.
quang ninh province to attract 7 fdi projects in march

Quang Ninh province to attract 7 FDI projects in March

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh expects to receive an additional seven foreign direct investment (FDI) projects from the US, China and Taiwan (China) in March.
solutions proposed to improve investment environment in hcm city

Solutions proposed to improve investment environment in HCM City

Representatives of foreign business associations have proposed several solutions to improve the investment and business environment in Ho Chi Minh City at a meeting with municipal officials hosted by the Investment & Trade Promotion Centre of the city on March 14.