thua thien hue urban area building its own identity

Thua Thien-Hue urban area building its own identity

By 2025, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue wants to realise its strategic vision that will not only open up development opportunities but also preserve the urban identity.
vietnam lures over 16 billion usd in foreign investment

Vietnam lures over 16 billion USD in foreign investment

As of July 20, total newly-registered capital, additional capital, and capital contributions and share purchase by foreign investors stood at nearly 16.24 billion USD, up 4.5 per cent compared to the same period of 2022 and 8.8 per cent compared to the first half of the year.
non core ventures brighten business outlook

Non-core ventures brighten business outlook

Non-core investments have left a healthy mark on the general business picture in the first half of this year amidst the myriad hardships.
usaid project made large contribution to vietnams smes

USAID project made large contribution to Vietnam's SMEs

The United States Mission to Vietnam, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Government Office, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) held an event on August 4 to celebrate the LinkSME project.
pm calls on us businesses to strengthen investment in vietnam

PM calls on US businesses to strengthen investment in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received a delegation of officials and businesses from California, led by Mayor of Oakland Sheng Thao, on August 1.
indonesia to implement golden visa policy this month

Indonesia to implement Golden Visa policy this month

Indonesia's Golden Visa policy, which will offer visa exemption for foreign companies or foreigners who make a large investment in the country, is likely to be issued in one or two weeks, said Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan on August 1.
overcoming challenges of global minimum tax

Overcoming challenges of global minimum tax

Global minimum tax (GMT) now worries businesses due to its impacts on their future activities. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Hanoi Office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO Hanoi) spoke to VIR’s Bich Thuy about Japanese investment trends and solutions to overcome the challenges.
foreign investment attraction silver lining in hung yen province

Foreign investment attraction - silver lining in Hung Yen province

Foreign investment attraction has been considered a bright spot in the northern mountainous province of Hung Yen, generating jobs, contributing to the State budget revenue while becoming a crucial driving force for the locality’s socio-economic development.
search expands for investing options amid market uptick

Search expands for investing options amid market uptick

The decline in deposit interest rates has prompted investors to explore alternative investment channels offering higher profits, as the stock market shows signs of recovery and specific segments of real estate prosper.
report on hanoi railway station planning published

Report on Hanoi railway station planning published

A report on the planning of railway routes and stations in Hanoi was published by the Transport Design Consultancy Corporation (TEDI) and the Centre for Transport Development and Investment Consulting (CCTDI).
south korea backed ampt vietnam to invest 5 billion in vietnam

South Korea-backed AMPT Vietnam to invest $5 billion in Vietnam

AMPT Vietnam plans to invest $5 billion in Vietnam, particularly in Danang, for essential infrastructure and healthcare projects, with the company set to establish an office in the city soon.
the customer is what matters for advisory services

The customer is what matters for advisory services

In an interview with VIR’s Lam Phong, chairman of the Vietnam Financial Consultants Association (VFCA), Le Minh Nghia, sheds light on the significant demand for personal financial investment, accumulation, and protection among the Vietnamese population, giving rise to a burgeoning industry of personal financial advisory services.
singapores gic sets sights on vietnam india and indonesia

Singapore's GIC sets sights on Vietnam, India, and Indonesia

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is shifting its investment strategy to focus more on emerging markets like India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The move was prompted by escalating tensions between the United States and China in a bid to navigate potential trade and capital flow restrictions.
historic support enters new phase for japan and vietnam

Historic support enters new phase for Japan and Vietnam

Japan’s investment in Vietnam’s new sectors will expand thanks to a new scheme currently under discussion, expected to help increase bilateral trade.
vietnam looks for catalyst to upgrade market status

Vietnam looks for catalyst to upgrade market status

In a bid to elevate Vietnam to an emerging market status, the State Securities Commission is set to engage with global rating agencies in Hong Kong next month, seeking to boost foreign investment and diversify financial instruments.