citi forecasts positive outlook for vietnamese economy

Citi forecasts positive outlook for Vietnamese economy

As the economic pressure has reduced compared to previous expectations, Vietnam's economy continues to maintain its competitiveness in terms of exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction.
textile and apparel firms struggling amid interest woes

Textile and apparel firms struggling amid interest woes

Many textile and apparel firms have had to postpone investment and expansion plans in the face of soaring interest rates, high production costs and dwindling order intake.
around 370 million in fdi inflows flood the real estate sector

Around $370 million in FDI inflows flood the real estate sector

Foreign capital is pouring swiftly into the real estate market despite the depressing internal environment.
vietnam japan joint initiative plays role in raising vietnams fdi attractiveness meeting

Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative plays role in raising Vietnam’s FDI attractiveness: meeting

The Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJJI) has significantly contributed to improving the domestic business environment and raising Vietnam’s competitiveness in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, an official from the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has said.
foreign investment in hcm city up 43 per cent in two months

Foreign investment in HCM City up 43 per cent in two months

As much as 332.3 million USD in foreign investment was poured into Ho Chi Minh City in the first two months of this year, up 43.1 per cent year on year, the municipal Statistics Office reported.
australian funds taking deeper interest in vietnam

Australian funds taking deeper interest in Vietnam

This year, Vietnam and Australia will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations. VIR’s Kim Oanh talked to Phan Huu Thang, director of the International Institute for Investment Research, about the achievements so far between the two countries.
f88 raises 50 million in series c funding round

F88 raises $50 million in Series C funding round

F88 Investment JSC announced that it successfully raised a Series C investment of $50 million. The two main investors in this round are Vietnam-Oman Investment Fund and the Mekong Enterprise Fund IV.
frasers property and gelex group announce 250 million deal

Frasers Property and Gelex Group announce $250 million deal

Frasers Property Vietnam (FPV), one of Vietnam's leading diversified property developers, announced its partnership with local multi-sector investment holding company Gelex Group on March 1 to grow its industrial portfolio and build its presence across northern Vietnam. The combined investment totals approximately $250 million.
canadian coffee chain tim hortons to expand in southeast asia

Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons to expand in Southeast Asia

In an effort to generate roughly $300 million in sales by 2033, the Japanese trading and investment conglomerate Marubeni aims to bring hundreds of Tim Hortons coffee shop franchises to three Southeast Asian nations.
singapore leads foreign investment in vietnam

Singapore leads foreign investment in Vietnam

Singapore remained the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam among the 51 countries and territories investing in Vietnam in the first two months of 2023, with 978.4 million USD, making up nearly 31.6 per cent of the total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country, down 42.7 per cent year-on-year, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) reported.
dutch firms offer suggestions to hcm city to draw investment

Dutch firms offer suggestions to HCM City to draw investment

Dutch enterprises have suggested Ho Chi Minh City improve its investment environment, develop transport infrastructure and connectivity, hold trade promotion activities, fight climate change and improve its urban living environment.
french groups keen to back green schemes

French groups keen to back green schemes

Sustainable green development and expanding investment links between France and Vietnam are being highlighted as the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership this year.
agriculture can be driver to attract overseas funds

Agriculture can be driver to attract overseas funds

Vietnam is expanding international cooperation as an effective solution to reach its target of attracting $25 billion in foreign investment in the agricultural sector by 2030.
capitalising on semiconductor market

Capitalising on semiconductor market

Among the ASEAN nations, Vietnam possesses unique value propositions to attract semiconductor investment. Timothy Wong, leader for Southeast Asia Industrial Practice, and Dr. Michael Alexander, founder at the Advanced Technology Centre for Roland Berger, analyse Vietnam’s position in semiconductor manufacturing, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.
common trade goals pulling india and vietnam closer

Common trade goals pulling India and Vietnam closer

Advantages under the regional trade agreements between ASEAN and India could be a key driver of an increase in both countries’ trade turnover, and in Indian investment into the Southeast Asian market.