credit over reliance creating imbalance and stagnation

Credit over-reliance creating imbalance and stagnation

Vietnam’s capital markets are underperforming, with excessive reliance on bank credit and stagnant growth in corporate bonds and insurance, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory reforms and diversified funding channels.
south korean investment under indo pacific strategy

South Korean investment under Indo-Pacific Strategy

The level of interest among South Korean investors in Vietnam is growing up on the back of the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Hong Sun, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about current and future investing trends.
sedona skyrun 2024 celebrates fitness and community spirit

Sedona SkyRun 2024 celebrates fitness and community spirit

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City hosted the Sedona SkyRun 2024 on September 8, aiming to inspire participants to adopt a healthier lifestyle while supporting a meaningful cause.
2024 global trade trends conference held in ho chi minh city

2024 Global Trade Trends conference held in Ho Chi Minh City

Citi organised the 2024 Global Trade Trends conference in Ho Chi Minh City on September 5, offering an opportunity for experts to gather and discuss emerging trade and supply chain trends.
becamex binh dinh industrial park attracts 80 million premium instant coffee project

Becamex Binh Dinh Industrial Park attracts $80 million premium instant coffee project

Binh Dinh Investment Promotion Centre announced on September 7 that the province will expedite a premium freeze-dried instant coffee project with an investment surpassing $80 million.
meeting gas demand crucial for growth

Meeting gas demand crucial for growth

Vietnam's economic growth depends on investment in gas infrastructure and essential policy reforms as the demand is set to grow at an average of 12 per cent annually, potentially tripling by the mid-2030s, according to research by data and analytics company Wood Mackenzie released in early-September.
pm demands urgent measures to overcome typhoon consequences

PM demands urgent measures to overcome typhoon consequences

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 8 chaired a hybrid conference, urging swift and concerted action to overcome the aftermath of typhoon Yagi, which has devastated northern localities of Vietnam.
typhoon yagi causes nine deaths urgent recovery efforts underway

Typhoon Yagi causes nine deaths, urgent recovery efforts underway

Typhoon Yagi has left nine people dead and 187 others injured in several northern provinces, according to initial statistics reported as of September 8 morning.
super typhoon yagi kills four injures 78

Super typhoon Yagi kills four, injures 78

Super typhoon Yagi killed four people and injured 78 others after slamming into northern localities on September 7 afternoon, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (DDMA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
investors need guidelines for ifc ambitions

Investors need guidelines for IFC ambitions

Several foreign investors are eager to partner with the Vietnamese government to develop a financial centre in the country, but emphasise the need for more open and innovative mechanisms to make it happen.
japfa offers 300 gifts to support students on first day of school

Japfa offers 300 gifts to support students on first day of school

Japfa Comfeed Vietnam donated backpacks and notebooks on September 5 to underprivileged students who have demonstrated resilience and academic success.
super typhoon yagi to hit northeastern mainland on september 7

Super Typhoon Yagi to hit northeastern mainland on September 7

Super Typhoon Yagi is currently about 620km southeast of the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh and will make a landfall on September 7, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
southeast asia primed to play key role in growth of sustainable aviation fuel industry

Southeast Asia primed to play key role in growth of sustainable aviation fuel industry

Southeast Asia's feedstocks can supply approximately 12 per cent of global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demand to meet the commercial aviation industry's net-zero goal by 2050, according to a report developed by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and supported by Boeing released on September 3.
hilton debuts in laos with doubletree by hilton vientiane

Hilton debuts in Laos with DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane

Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane on September 4, marking Hilton’s foray into Laos, and the hospitality group’s 10th market in Southeast Asia.
land price framework remains inefficient

Land price framework remains inefficient

Adjusting a land price framework according to the market is necessary, but a number of points could be considered before approval and application, according to experts who contributed to the draft of the adjusted price for the new land law.