ifc and baf sign investment agreements

IFC and BaF sign investment agreements

On February 23, the strategic partnership announcement and signing ceremony of investment agreements between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and BaF Vietnam Agriculture JSC took place at Vinpearl Landmark 81.
further amendments could ease tax environment

Further amendments could ease tax environment

The Vietnamese government made welcome efforts in providing support to all enterprises in 2022 with effective tax policies including deferral and VAT reduction of 2 per cent, as well as positive and transparent changes of regulations such as the circular on tax administration, including in e-commerce.
potentialities in the land of nine dragons

Potentialities in the land of nine dragons

With land in Ho Chi Minh City limited and the southeast provinces densely populated with projects, developers are beginning to settle in the Mekong Delta.
the promising land of dong nai

The promising land of Dong Nai

The progress of key infrastructure projects has been fast-tracked to create a driving force for the vibrancy of the real estate market in the southern province of Dong Nai, attracting a significant number of real estate developers and investors.
thai largest retailer to pour over 14 billion usd in vietnam

Thai largest retailer to pour over 1.4 billion USD in Vietnam

Central Retail Corporation (CRC), the largest retailer of Thailand, has announced its biggest investment in Vietnam at 50 billion baht (1.45 billion USD) in the 2023-2027 period to accelerate its market presence in the country.
land law considerations for non nationals

Land law considerations for non-nationals

With the current Law on Land, many foreign businesses have encountered multiple challenges related to real estate while investing in Vietnam. Pham Duy Khuong, managing director of ASL Law, explains why the country must remove these issues as soon as possible in order to keep Vietnam attractive.
law on land amendments to usher in positive changes

Law on Land amendments to usher in positive changes

The revised Law on Land, designed to ease bottlenecks in the real estate market, is also required to ensure synchronisation to improve the efficiency of land management and use. Scheduled to be approved by the National Assembly in 2023, the legislation will act as a driving force for Vietnam’s economy in the next period.
thailands new strategies to attract foreign investors unveiled

Thailand’s new strategies to attract foreign investors unveiled

The Thai Board of Investment (BoI) on February 14 unveiled its strategies to attract foreign investors over the next three to five years.
strong 2022 export results set to continue on front foot

Strong 2022 export results set to continue on front foot

Vietnam’s goods export landscape for 2023 is expected to continue enjoying a surge as it did last year, on the back of a rebound in global demands and domestic production.
demand for industrial land for rent remains high

Demand for industrial land for rent remains high

The demand for industrial land for rent in Vietnam will remain high this year thanks to policies promoting investment in the country, experts said.
run for the heart raises vnd5 billion for children with congenital heart defects

Run For The Heart raises VND5 billion for children with congenital heart defects

Gamuda Land Vietnam and VinaCapital Foundation’s Heartbeat Vietnam Programme have successfully organised the ninth annual Run For The Heart campaign and raised VND5.42 billion (about $230,000) to save 193 disadvantaged children with congenital heart defects.
keppel land and khang dien group collaborate on sustainable urban developments

Keppel Land and Khang Dien Group collaborate on sustainable urban developments

Keppel Land, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, and the Khang Dien Group, signed MoU on 10 February to collaborate on the development of residential projects as well as sustainable urban developments in Ho Chi Minh City.
new dragon fruit varieties to delight growers and consumers

New dragon fruit varieties to delight growers and consumers

The first new varieties from a joint New Zealand – Vietnam dragon fruit breeding initiative are set to be launched in the global marketplace.
deal upgrade to modernise asean trade with down under

Deal upgrade to modernise ASEAN trade with Down Under

Vietnam will enjoy more windfalls in swelling its trade and investment cooperation with Australia and New Zealand via new amendments to a multilateral free trade deal between ASEAN and these two economies.
upbeat prediction for vietnamese tourism

Upbeat prediction for Vietnamese tourism

Following a record year of expansion in Vietnam, Jakob Helgen, Marriott International area vice president for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, discussed Vietnamese tourism in 2023.