policy dialogue aims at driving sustainable growth

Policy dialogue aims at driving sustainable growth

The Vietnam Business Forum (VBF), in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, will host a dialogue under the theme: “Driving Sustainable Growth: Optimising Economic Ecosystems, Technology, and Energy” on September 18.
owe water introduce mineralised product with a social purpose

Owe Water introduce mineralised product with a social purpose

Owe Water, a socially-driven company established by the French non-profit organisation 1001fontaines, on September 12 announced the launch of Owe+, a mineralised water that combines a healthy formula and great taste with a meaningful social impact.
nam long appoints new chief financial officer

Nam Long appoints new chief financial officer

Nam Long Investment Corporation (HOSE: NLG) announced the appointment of Chan Hong Wai (Eric Chan) as the group's new CFO on September 12.
ho chi minh city to auction land in thu thiem new urban area

Ho Chi Minh City to auction land in Thu Thiem New Urban Area

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee announced a plan to hold auctions for land plots in Thu Thiem New Urban Area on September 9.
jw marriott hotel suites saigon opens in ho chi minh city

JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon opens in Ho Chi Minh City

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, on September 10 unveils its first property in Ho Chi Minh City, with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon.
24 billion foreign investment registered in real estate in first eight months

$2.4 billion foreign investment registered in real estate in first eight months

More than $2.4 billion of foreign investment was newly registered in the real estate sector in the first eight months, over five times higher than the same period last year, and accounting for nearly 20 per cent of the total $12 billion newly registered capital.
searefico appoints new ceo

Searefico appoints new CEO

Searefico Corporation, one of Vietnam's top three mechanical and electrical (M&E) contractors, announced the appointment of new CEO Nguyen Khoa Dang on September 9.
dong tam group and cs wind corporation to build 200 million wind power equipment factory

Dong Tam Group and CS Wind Corporation to build $200 million wind power equipment factory

Dong Tam Group and CS Wind Corporation signed a deal on September 10 to lease land for the construction of a wind farm equipment factory, with a total investment of up to $200 million.
real estate developers accelerate land expansion

Real estate developers accelerate land expansion

As the real estate market continues to recover, many businesses are launching plans to expand their land holdings, anticipating opportunities following the implementation of three new laws in August, which are expected to stimulate market growth.
fdi remains high despite global change

FDI remains high despite global change

Despite global turbulence, Vietnam is emerging with stable growth and is a favoured destination for diverse foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, particularly from Singapore, China, and Japan, according to a recent seminar.
best results will come from eco ip direction

Best results will come from eco-IP direction

Although the initial investment cost is higher than the cost of building traditional industrial parks, developers are still encouraged to follow the strategy of building green industrial areas for long-term gains.
japanese players take domestic demand into account

Japanese players take domestic demand into account

Japan remains in the top five largest foreign direct investors in Vietnam so far this year. Matsumoto Nobuyuki, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City, talked to VIR’s Bich Ngoc and gave his assessment on capital flows from Japan to Vietnam.
jica supports expansion of ho chi minh city wastewater collection network and treatment plant

JICA supports expansion of Ho Chi Minh City wastewater collection network and treatment plant

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held an inauguration ceremony on August 30 for the expansion of the Binh Hung wastewater collection network and treatment plant, part of a project funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
long thanh international airports road to success paved with obstacles

Long Thanh International Airport's road to success paved with obstacles

Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province is expected to give southeast Vietnam an economic boost when it opens in 2026, but this opportunity will arrive with multiple challenges.
basf performance materials co creates sustainable future with customers

BASF Performance Materials co-creates sustainable future with customers

BASF's Performance Materials division revealed a strategic roadmap on August 29 towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, while highlighting key milestones on its path to a circular economy.