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.
Singapore’s core inflation up 5.5 per cent in January

Singapore’s core inflation up 5.5 per cent in January

Singapore's core inflation rose to 5.5 per cent year-on-year in January, the highest since November 2008, according to a press release by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on February 23.
Singapore's production sector predicted to remain gloomy in Q1

Singapore's production sector predicted to remain gloomy in Q1

Singapore's manufacturing outlook may continue gloomy in the first quarter of 2023, after its manufacturing output shrank for a third consecutive month in December last year, said economists.
Much to celebrate with 50 years of Singaporean ties

Much to celebrate with 50 years of Singaporean ties

This year marks a momentous one for Singapore and Vietnam’s relationship, commemorating two key milestones. It marks 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Vietnam and 10 years since the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries.
Asian investors still on lookout for deals

Asian investors still on lookout for deals

Having been the dominant players in Vietnam’s merger and acquisition market for years, new activities from Japanese, South Korean, and Singaporean investors are demonstrating that interest in the fast-growing market remain unchanged.
Keys to success for unique startups

Keys to success for unique startups

As an innovation and startup hub in the region, Singapore continues to attract and nurture startups from Southeast Asia, with many startups managing to scale successfully out of Singapore.
Singaporean President begins State visit to Vietnam

Singaporean President begins State visit to Vietnam

Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and her spouse began a State visit to Vietnam on October 16 at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Vietnam remains key market of interest for Singaporeans

Vietnam remains key market of interest for Singaporeans

Given Vietnam’s economic potential and large domestic market with a growing middle class, the country is a very attractive investment destination for Singapore companies as they seek to go overseas to diversify their businesses, expand, and capture new opportunities.
Singapore and Vietnam commit to further strong collaborations

Singapore and Vietnam commit to further strong collaborations

Vietnam and Singapore are actively working with each other to further cement bilateral ties. Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation has flourished.
Education investment dips increasingly into edtech

Education investment dips increasingly into edtech

If previously, Singaporean education investors saw opportunities in opening new training facilities in Vietnam or joint training programmes with existing educational institutions, the market in recent times has witnessed the entry of more Singaporean funds into the edtech sector.
More green property trends incoming

More green property trends incoming

Vietnam is one of the key markets for Singaporean investors who are interested in green real estate, smart cities, and high-tech logistics.
PM suggests Singaporean firms expand investments in Vietnam

PM suggests Singaporean firms expand investments in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 1 called on Singaporean firms and Temasek in particular to expand their investment in Vietnam, particularly in technology, strategic infrastructure development, logistics and innovative startups.
Raft of deals boost Sembcorp standing

Raft of deals boost Sembcorp standing

Singaporean energy and urban development group Sembcorp Industries has signed four agreements with Vietnamese partners to support the country’s energy transition as well as its sustainable development.
Singaporeans expanding investment into real estate

Singaporeans expanding investment into real estate

Continuously leading in the development of housing, urban, and industrial real estate projects, investors from Singapore are also actively expanding into other segments such as warehousing, logistics, and brokerages in the Vietnamese market.
Incredible potential in reach for fintech

Incredible potential in reach for fintech

Fuelled by generous amounts of venture capital, Vietnam’s fintech landscape is flying high on Singaporean investors’ agenda, promising to offer more innovative customer value propositions than traditional banks.
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