vietnam eyes foreign investment boost for banking sector

Vietnam eyes foreign investment boost for banking sector

At the meeting conference between the prime minister and foreign investors on October 17, Pham Thanh Ha, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), gave a warm welcome to foreign investors as they stood ready to address the challenges faced by underperforming Vietnamese banks.
asean bloc preparing to upgrade trade ties for future

ASEAN bloc preparing to upgrade trade ties for future

ASEAN member states are pushing to upgrade agreements on the trade of goods and investment cooperation to help expand intra-bloc ties.
state budget revenues under pressure amid tough economy

State budget revenues under pressure amid tough economy

The state budget has recorded a deficit for the first time so far this year, largely caused by a rise in public investment disbursement, with a lower-than-expected state budget revenue due to difficulties across the economy.
south koreas busan bank partners with shb to expand presence in vietnam

South Korea's Busan Bank partners with SHB to expand presence in Vietnam

On October 16, Busan Bank – under BNK Financial Group from South Korea – signed an MoU with Saigon-Hanoi Bank (SHB) to form a comprehensive collaborative partnership, especially in relation to corporate, digital, and investment banking.
new investment draft resolutions draw near

New investment draft resolutions draw near

The draft resolutions on simplified investment procedures and incentives are coming ever closer to approval, blazing a trail for high-tech investment attraction.
deep c foreign investors are committed long term in vietnam

DEEP C: Foreign investors are committed long-term in Vietnam

Bruno Jaspaert, general director of DEEP C Industrial Zones, spoke at a conference converging members of the foreign investor community in Hanoi on October 16.
charity golf tournament an endless journey of hope

Charity golf tournament an endless journey of hope

More than 200 scholarships were recently granted to disadvantaged students in the central provinces of Thua Thien Hue and Phu Yen, extending the 15-year journey of Vietnam Investment Review’s Swing for the Kids scholarship fund.
vietnam japan startup forum to enhance bilateral investment

Vietnam-Japan Startup Forum to enhance bilateral investment

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan hosted the 'Vietnam-Japan Startup Forum' on October 14 as it hopes to foster genuine, effective collaboration between potential investors and the Vietnamese startup community.
public investment crucial for vietnams economic growth adb director

Public investment crucial for Vietnam’s economic growth: ADB director

Vietnam’s maintaining the momentum of public investment will be crucial because it will rejuvenate economic activities, generate employment, and enhance domestic consumption, said ADB Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty.
usaid and mpi support pioneering enterprises and promote sustainability

USAID and MPI support pioneering enterprises and promote sustainability

Today, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the USAID Improving Private Sector Competitiveness project (IPSC), co-hosted a business forum themed “Pioneering Entrepreneurial Spirit, Fostering a Sustainable Vietnam.”
garments and textiles sector hoping to exploit green recovery

Garments and textiles sector hoping to exploit 'green' recovery

Many garments and textiles firms are focussing their investment on 'greening' their production processes to position themselves for the upcoming recovery period.
coteccons announces overseas expansion

Coteccons announces overseas expansion

Coteccons is set to make its maiden foray into the overseas market with the establishment of a new subsidiary.
networking opportunities at vietnam logistics summit 2023

Networking opportunities at Vietnam Logistics Summit 2023

The Vietnam Logistics Summit 2023, which was jointly organised by VIR and SLP Vietnam under the auspices of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, has concluded successfully.
global tax shift forces inevitable adjustment

Global tax shift forces inevitable adjustment

As the country adapts to the global minimum tax, Vietnam’s future as a prime investment destination is under the lens. Duong Hoang, partner and head of Tax at KPMG in Vietnam, offered VIR’s Luu Huong insights into this transformative phase, highlighting the synergies between Vietnam’s tax strategy and its quest to remain a magnet for foreign funding.
binh thuan hopes to attract further investment

Binh Thuan hopes to attract further investment

Industrial parks in the southern province of Binh Thuan are forecast to welcome increasing amounts of fresh investment capital thanks to their favourable rent and infrastructure fees along with the province's much improved transport infrastructure.