ho chi minh city lights up for 50th anniversary of reunification

Ho Chi Minh City lights up for 50th anniversary of reunification

As April arrives, Ho Chi Minh City comes alive in a jubilant atmosphere, glowing brightly under a dazzling cloak of lights that illuminate the night in celebration of the 50th anniversary of national reunification, a proud milestone in Vietnam’s storied history.
ho chi minh city apartment prices hit record highs

Ho Chi Minh City apartment prices hit record highs

Apartment prices in Ho Chi Minh City have reached an all-time high, averaging more than $4,690 per square metre in the first quarter of 2025, a 47 per cent increase on-year, according to a market report released by real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield on April 8.
convenience store chains grasp vietnams promise

Convenience store chains grasp Vietnam’s promise

The convenience store model has gained significant momentum in the rapidly developing retail landscape in Vietnam. Le Huy Hoang, research director at B&Company’s Ho Chi Minh City branch, discussed with VIR’s Oanh Do the attractiveness and key drivers shaping the future of this industry.
short term rentals fear restrictions

Short-term rentals fear restrictions

Investors in Ho Chi Minh City who provide short-term apartment rental services are at risk of being fined or losing their deposits under a strict new ban.
financial centres will ensure new standards

Financial centres will ensure new standards

International trade, green finance, and digital assets are key points for Vietnam to increase its competitive advantage on the path to building its first international financial centres.
ho chi minh citys financial ambitions must possess the authority of the tiger

Ho Chi Minh City’s financial ambitions must possess the authority of the tiger

A South Korean proverb wisely states: “If you aim to draw a tiger and fail, you may still get a cat. But if you aim to draw a cat and fail, you may only get a mouse.”
dutch bank fmo grants 15 million to phuc sinh

Dutch bank FMO grants $15 million to Phuc Sinh

The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) signed a funding contract worth $15 million with Phuc Sinh Corporation in Ho Chi Minh City on April 4.
vietnamese startups drive growth in circular economy

Vietnamese startups drive growth in circular economy

After more than seven months, the “Towards Zero Waste Accelerator” concluded with a high-profile Demo Day on April 4, where 10 selected green startups pitched their circular business models to over 100 consultants, businesses, and organisations in Ho Chi Minh City.
vietnam can leverage advantages to develop a financial centre

Vietnam can leverage advantages to develop a financial centre

Techcombank CEO Jens Lottner shared valuable insights at a Ho Chi Minh City conference on building a financial centre on March 28.
korean groups call for tax processes to be timely ironed out

Korean groups call for tax processes to be timely ironed out

Ho Chi Minh City authorities are rushing to solve obstacles related to tax and land for on-site export goods, as well as standards for applying port infrastructure fees to foreign investors.
keppel collaborates with leading brands to enhance urban living in vietnam

Keppel collaborates with leading brands to enhance urban living in Vietnam

Keppel Ltd. signed MoUs on April 2 in Ho Chi Minh City with leading retail, interior design, and education partners to offer high-quality amenities at the developer's residential projects in Vietnam.
ohsome debuts in vietnam a premier hub for curated global products

OH!SOME Debuts in Vietnam: A Premier Hub for Curated Global Products

OH!SOME officially enters the Vietnam market, with its very first store opening at Crescent Mall in Ho Chi Minh City.
stock market reacts sharply to us tariffs

Stock market reacts sharply to US tariffs

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs worldwide has triggered a global stock market sell-off, sending the VN-Index into its steepest decline in a year.
keppel unlocks 104 million with divestment from palm city

Keppel unlocks $104 million with divestment from Palm City

Keppel Ltd has divested its entire 42 per cent stake in South Rach Chiec City LLC (SRC), the developer of Palm City in Ho Chi Minh City, according to a statement released on April 1.
ree aiming for almost 400 million in revenue in 2025

REE aiming for almost $400 million in revenue in 2025

Refrigeration Electric Engineering Co. (REE) held its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) in Ho Chi Minh City on April 1.
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