Overseas names adding to FDI allure

Overseas names adding to FDI allure

Foreign direct investment in the real estate sector remained in the second-highest position last year, despite a downturn in the domestic market.
The future for expat life

The future for expat life

Countries around the world, just like Vietnam, are having to reshape policies when it comes to attracting non-nationals to live and work within their borders, whether on a long-term basis or just a short stint. VIR’s Ray McRobbie ponders what is next for the overseas contingent in Vietnam over the next few years.
More overseas Vietnamese embrace their homeland

More overseas Vietnamese embrace their homeland

Almost 1,000 oversea Vietnamese worldwide gathered in Ho Chi Minh City last week to strengthen unity among Vietnamese people.
Returning to the homeland to prosper

Returning to the homeland to prosper

Let’s follow me to go to where I was born and grew up, you will understand. - Nguyen Thanh My, founder and CEO of Mylan Group
A warm homecoming for Viet Kieu

A warm homecoming for Viet Kieu

However, there is also another important resource from Viet Kieu, namely their intelligence. Overseas Vietnamese people are working in the US’ NASA, Boeing and big hospitals in France, Canada, Japan and Australia.
Vietnamese enterprises seek foreign opportunities

Vietnamese enterprises seek foreign opportunities

Vietnamese companies have to date registered over $10 billion in investments into nearly 600 projects abroad.
Remittances tumble amid instability

Remittances tumble amid instability

Overseas remittances into Vietnam saw a decline in the past months on the back of economic vulnerabilities.
Strong remittance flows for 2010

Strong remittance flows for 2010

Overseas remittances to Vietnam this year are forecasted to beat last year’s figure.
Viet Kieu getting connected

Viet Kieu getting connected

All overseas Vietnamese communities worldwide will be able to get connected via a new information portal.