vietnam can win big regardless of result

Vietnam can win big regardless of result

At the time of writing, the outcome of the US presidential election is still not officially determined. But whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden is ultimately declared the winner, Vietnam will likely continue to benefit, albeit with some differences between the two administrations. Michael Kokalari, chief economist at VinaCapital, shared his insight into the topic.
fast track groups facilitating stronger economic activities

Fast-track groups facilitating stronger economic activities

The synergy of private forces, including leading local and foreign-invested groups and international organisations, will play a crucial role in realising opportunities in attracting high-quality foreign direct investment inflows to the country, and improving the business environment.
continuing to lure in international funds

Continuing to lure in international funds

Vietnam has recently witnessed a new wave of foreign funds and brokerages, especially from Taiwan and South Korea, to beef up their presence in Vietnam’s financial scene. Michael Kokalari, chief economist at VinaCapital, talked with VIR’s Huong Van the driving factor behind the trend.
50 million usd beach golf course to be built in da nang

50-million USD beach golf course to be built in Da Nang

The People’s Committee of the central coastal city of Da Nang has approved plans for a 36-hole golf course by property developer VinaCapital Group.
cash injections for private hospitals

Cash injections for private hospitals

With rapid urbanisation and an ageing population in Vietnam, investors are pouring more funds into the country to develop private hospital chains and satisfy the rising demand for high-quality healthcare.
new investment wave starts despite covid 19

New investment wave starts despite COVID-19

The new wave of foreign investment triggered by COVID-19 and US-China trade tensions has become more visible, with outstanding overseas ventures being expanded in the first half of the year.
reforms needed to attract foreign portfolio investment fund manager

Reforms needed to attract foreign portfolio investment: fund manager

Vietnam needs effective changes and reforms to attract more foreign portfolio investment, Andy Ho, chief investment officer of investment fund VinaCapital, has said.
safe haven status could revive tourism industry

“Safe haven” status could revive tourism industry

“Safe haven tourism” is one way for Vietnam to maximise tourism revenues while minimising risks posed by COVID-19 pandemic, according to investment fund VinaCapital.
economic growth slows as gdp rate threatened

Economic growth slows as GDP rate threatened

Sticky projected prospects caused by the global health crisis among  Vietnam’s key trading partners are expected to hit the domestic economy this year with the manufacturing and processing sector, one of the key growth pillars, to be hit hardest.
vinacapital ties up with saigontel to develop 50mw rooftop solar power

VinaCapital ties up with SAIGONTEL to develop 50MW rooftop solar power

SkyX Solar, a subsidiary of VinaCapital Group, has recently inked a joint venture agreement with SAIGONTEL to build and operate rooftop solar projects for industrial facilities within the industrial parks affiliated with the latter.
covid 19 outbreak to accelerate relocation wave from china to vietnam

COVID-19 outbreak to accelerate relocation wave from China to Vietnam

The impacts of COVID-19 on Vietnam's economic growth in 2020 will be worse than most expectations but it is expected to boost the relocation of manufacturing facilities from China to Vietnam.
vof downward streak continues in early 2020

VOF downward streak continues in early 2020

After a lacklustre 2019, VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund – the largest venture fund managed by VinaCapital, one of Vietnam’s leading investment management firms with $3.3 billion in assets under management – entered 2020 with a slew of difficulties in the current bearish stock market in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
hanoi run for children 2019 to kick off in december

Hanoi Run for Children 2019 to kick off in December

The Hanoi Run for Children 2019 will kick off at 7am at the main gate of Thong Nhat Park on December 8, heard a press conference in the capital city on November 18.
vinacapital acquires investment platform smartly in singapore

VinaCapital acquires investment platform Smartly in Singapore

VinaCapital took over the business of Smartly Pte., Ltd., one of the first robo-advisory investment platforms to launch in Singapore.
vinacapital acquires smartly operations

Vinacapital acquires Smartly operations

VinaCapital on Tuesday announced that it had acquired the business operations of Smartly Pte Ltd, one of the first robo-advisory investment platforms to launch in Singapore.