more investment expected within industrial property

More investment expected within industrial property

Industrial property has been one of the hottest segments for mergers and acquisitions over the last two years. Bich Ngoc spoke with Marco Forster, head of ASEAN Advisory at Dezan Shira & Associates, on his assessment of the sector.
legal system development can help innovative startups

Legal system development can help innovative startups

The innovation ecosystem in Vietnam has experienced strong developments in recent years thanks to special attention from Party and state leaders. The country’s investment sources for innovative startups have continued to increase.
dulux professional backs quality social housing projects with sustainable solutions

Dulux Professional backs quality social housing projects with sustainable solutions

Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel, a leading company in paints and coatings, has provided premium exterior products for The Ori Garden Danang, invested in by Saigon Danang Investment Corporation (SDN), with the aim of bringing high-quality and sustainable social housing to thousands of families.
vietnam to develop initiatives to sustain fdi flows

Vietnam to develop initiatives to sustain FDI flows

Vietnam will set up a support fund to encourage and lure strategic investors and multi-national groups, making it more attractive in attracting foreign direct investment, as the National Assembly recently approved a resolution on applying additional corporate income tax in accordance with the Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules (global minimum tax).
quality transport links spurs investment in ba ria vung tau

Quality transport links spurs investment in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Ba Ria-Vung Tau's transportation advantages appeal to domestic and foreign investors looking to develop their businesses in industrial parks in the southern province.
japan visit reinforces strategic ties

Japan visit reinforces strategic ties

A new cooperation framework is set to deepen the relationship between Vietnam and Japan, with the latter facilitating its trade, investment, and official development flows into the former.
cop28 vietnam business forum discusses green transition

COP28 Vietnam Business Forum discusses green transition

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), and the Embassy of Vietnam in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) co-organised The Vietnam Business Forum on December 2 to discuss mobilising resources for the country's green transition, gathering 160 key stakeholders to participate.
trade deals explored with turkey and uae

Trade deals explored with Turkey and UAE

Vietnam is seeking to forge new agreements with Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to help boost investment and trade opportunities.
belarus and vietnam seek to step up ties

Belarus and Vietnam seek to step up ties

A slew of cooperation deals have been clinched between Vietnam and Beralus, expected to help revitalise investment and trade activities between both nations.
seven acquires majority stake in coal fired plant from aes

Sev.en acquires majority stake in coal-fired plant from AES

AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced on November 30 that an agreement had been reached with Sev.en Global Investments to sell its 51 per cent equity stake in the Mong Duong 2 coal-fired plant.
slashing of red tape remains focal point for admin reform

Slashing of red tape remains focal point for admin reform

As Vietnam boosts the attraction of investment and spurs development of a stronger domestic business community, the government is committed to quickening the pace of administrative reform.
drastic moves vital for labour capacity

Drastic moves vital for labour capacity

The government is being urged to find ways to improve the country’s labour productivity, which is a large condition for attracting more high-quality investment, which is now on a downtrend.
how 2024 is shaping up for mas

How 2024 is shaping up for M&As

With positive signals in real estate and technology-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the latter part of 2023 and policy changes aimed at attracting foreign investments, the Vietnamese M&A market is expected to recover and thrive in 2024. Explaining more is ASL Law’s managing partner Pham Duy Khuong and senior partner Nguyen Thi Thuy Chung.
south korean ma investment leans towards green and digital transitions

South Korean M&A investment leans towards green and digital transitions

Energy and infrastructure, as well as tech-related businesses, are emerging as the main sectors for South Korean merger and acquisition (M&A) investment in Vietnam. Cha Sung Wook, deputy director of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency’s Hanoi Office, talked to VIR ’s Bich Thuy about the current interest in the domestic market.
mpis youth union at the core of reaching emissions mitigation target

MPI’s Youth Union at the core of reaching emissions mitigation target

The Youth Union of the Ministry of Planning and Investment is being proactive in helping Vietnam achieve its net-zero target with practical actions.