By Nguyen Hoang
May 19, 2022 | 20:00
Structural changes to remove the bottlenecks for power generation and create competition in the energy sector are necessary, according to local experts, for example by allowing private investments in the transmission system.
By Kenneth Atkinson
May 19, 2022 | 17:17
The absence of legislation and clarity regarding condotel ownership has been a significant obstacle for property developers and the hospitality sector. In the last 7-10 years, there was a significant amount of investment in condotel products, mainly in resort areas alongside villas and hotels. These multi-segment developments have often been funded by the presale of villas and condotel units.
By Le Minh Sang
May 16, 2022 | 16:28
The gap between the investment need for health and the fiscal constraints has focused government attention on public-private partnerships, with more than 1,000 such ventures being implemented in developed countries.
While the public-private partnership model is proved to be an optimal choice to promote funding in the healthcare sector, many issues remain in implementing this in Vietnam.
By Nguyen Ky Son
May 12, 2022 | 21:00
As former foes, Vietnam and the United States have undergone a long way to normalise diplomatic relations, becoming comprehensive partners in 2013. Under the comprehensive framework established at the visit by former Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang to the US, trade and economic ties rank second on the list of nine areas of cooperation, only after political and diplomatic relations.
By Tran Ngoc Tho
May 12, 2022 | 18:00
After many years of waiting, Thu Thiem 2 Bridge was opened to the public in late April. Also at the same time, the final details of the scheme for the development of Ho Chi Minh City into an international financial centre are being fixed before the scheme can be submitted to Politburo for consideration and approval.
By John Rockhold
May 12, 2022 | 13:00
In the view of most US investors, the most important factor for a favourable US investment climate and maintenance and growth of manufacturing supply chains is a fair, transparent and predictable regulatory environment that values innovation - not only to attract new investment but also to maintain and grow the investment already here.
By Tran Thai Binh
May 12, 2022 | 13:00
With new improvements on the way, the picture of US investment in Vietnam’s real estate market is expected to be more promising in the upcoming months. Tran Thai Binh, partner at LNT & Partners, writes about the future prospects ahead.
By Luu Huong
May 12, 2022 | 09:05
Listing on US stock exchanges used to be a far-fetched dream for Vietnam’s corporations, but that dream inches closer. Marc H. Iyeki, senior advisor of Biotech & Innovation at Deltec Investment Advisers and former head of Asia-Pacific Listings at the New York Stock Exchange, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how Asian businesses could bring a new lease of life to the prestigious US exchanges.
By Nguyen Viet Ha
May 11, 2022 | 23:00
In 1995, US President Bill Clinton announced the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, beginning a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries. Over the past 27 years, US-Vietnam relations have evolved from reconciliation and healing of wartime wounds to developing a comprehensive partnership based on mutual interests and respect.