06-07-2023 14:49
Southeast Asia Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (SeABank) plans to issue up to 94.6 million shares, with the Norwegian Investment Fund, Norfund, being the expected primary investor, signifying a significant bolstering of foreign investment.
06-07-2023 14:17
Public investment has been a highlight of the economy in the first half of this year. Phi Huong Nga, director general of the Industry and Construction Statistics Department under the General Statistics Office, explains why it is the key enabler to drive growth for the rest of this year.
06-07-2023 09:44
The provincial plan for the rest of this decade and investor commitment of billions of US dollars are forming the crucial foundations for a new development journey for Quang Binh.
05-07-2023 17:54
Malaysia’s trade performance continues to improve, driven by different investments including domestic direct investments (DDI) and foreign direct investments (FDI), said the country's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
05-07-2023 17:48
Despite a 4.3 per cent reduction in the volume of foreign investment inflows into Vietnam in the first half of the year, experts said there are positive signs when looking into the structure of the investment.
05-07-2023 16:26
In a stride towards expanding its renewable energy portfolio, Quang Tri People's Committee has green lit a second adjustment to the investment initiative for the Tan Hop wind power plant project, with the total investment approaching VND1.7 trillion (approximately $74 million).
05-07-2023 11:28
Previously grasping the psychology of investors who do not have enough financial capacity to invest a large amount in real estate, many applications to share investment in a property have all but disappeared from the market.
05-07-2023 11:08
Sustainability is taking centre stage in Vietnam’s development plan. Amanda Murphy, head of Commercial Banking for South and Southeast Asia at HSBC Asia-Pacific, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the pivotal role of public-private partnerships in facilitating green financing tools and emphasises the importance of clear policymaking for sustainable investments.
04-07-2023 18:01
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) updated two scenarios in the second half of 2023 for Vietnam to strive for GDP growth of 6-6.5 per cent for the whole year, at the government's monthly meeting on July 4.
04-07-2023 16:31
At the Government's teleconference with localities and the regular Cabinet meeting in Hanoi on July 4, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) presented two growth scenarios for the third quarter and the whole year 2023, indicating that the tasks for the remaining months of this year are heavy, with a growth rate of 8.0 per cent or higher.
04-07-2023 10:25
Vietnam has become a top choice for Japanese investors due to its strong economic growth, large consumer base, competitive labour costs, and favourable land rental rates.
04-07-2023 10:22
The year so far has witnessed many rising stars in attracting foreign capital across the country.
04-07-2023 10:13
Despite a surplus in the state budget this year so far, both revenues and expenditures are contracting in many economic sectors, with the former outnumbering the latter due to a lower-than-expected pace of developmental investment.
04-07-2023 08:00
Taiwanese investors are taking a leap of faith in Vietnam through substantial direct and indirect investment across various sectors.
03-07-2023 18:03
In Ho Chi Minh City, 62 real estate developments have been reportedly flagged by the Department of Planning and Investment (DPI) for failing to meet the criteria set for commercial housing projects. The revelation has triggered investor anxiety, particularly among those who have already staked significant financial resources in these projects. Some of the developments have been occupied for years, despite not satisfying requisite standards.