January FDI down 20 per cent on-year

January FDI down 20 per cent on-year

Increase in newly registered capital not enough to avoid drop in foreign direct investment
FDI inflows to Vietnam reach almost $1.7 billion in January

FDI inflows to Vietnam reach almost $1.7 billion in January

According to the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam lured $1.69 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of January 20 this year, a year-on-year decrease of 19.8 per cent.
Review of Vietnam’s economy 2022: Global & local headwinds have just begun

Review of Vietnam’s economy 2022: Global & local headwinds have just begun

While an array of measures have been taken by the Vietnamese government, the local economy is still predicted to suffer disturbances over the coming year.
BAC A BANK’s user-friendly experience

BAC A BANK’s user-friendly experience

In a bid to provide its customers the best experiences and services, Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (BAC A BANK) has been deploying user-friendly high-tech solutions.
Insurance groups take on legal switch

Insurance groups take on legal switch

Entering 2023, insurance companies are expected to move into a new era as the legal environment for the sector is refined.
Maximising the benefits of EVFTA

Maximising the benefits of EVFTA

Entered into force in the context of the bilateral development of relations, the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has brought both positive impacts in many fields. Peter Bernhardt, Dr. Eduardo Austin and Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Athanasiadis of the ARISE+ Vietnam Project explain how Vietnam can face up to the challenges that the country’s private and public sector need to address in the years to come.
The implications of global uncertainty

The implications of global uncertainty

Global inflation rose sharply in 2022 – in the second half of the year, median global headline inflation reached over 9 per cent, its highest level since 1994. Soaring inflation reflected a combination of supply and demand factors. On the demand side, the acceleration of growth during the initial rebound from the 2020 global recession, as well as the lagged effects of earlier macroeconomic support, contributed to persistent price pressures.
Extra support required for circular economy development in Vietnam

Extra support required for circular economy development in Vietnam

The implementation of sound ecological practices is more needed than ever. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Dinh Tho, general director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, discussed with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about Vietnam’s commitment to promoting the circular economy and policies to encourage businesses.
Vietnamese export profits boost with green trade

Vietnamese export profits boost with green trade

The direction of Vietnam’s imports and exports is changing due to a series of green trade revolutions, government policy, and global trends.
Catalysing change for all of society

Catalysing change for all of society

Vietnam is pursuing green development. Ramla Khalidi, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the country can achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
A great chance to invest in commercial property

A great chance to invest in commercial property

As Vietnam's commercial real estate sector is still in its infancy, this market's expansion needs to be prioritised in the near future.
Agri-exports hitting the shelves

Agri-exports hitting the shelves

Vietnamese agricultural saw a record export turnover of $53.2 billion last year, over $3 billion more than the goal, while many agricultural products gained access to high-standard markets.
Coffee chains set on physical growth

Coffee chains set on physical growth

The journey of business growth and innovation is being boosted in Vietnam’s food and beverage market as businesses decide to close the door on a period of turmoil in search of breakthroughs this year.
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