MPI signs MoU with Japan's Mie prefecture (21/01/2025)
The MoU between Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and Japan's Mie prefecture, signed in Hanoi on January 16, aims to provide the foundation for more Japanese investment in Vietnam.
The MoU between Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and Japan's Mie prefecture, signed in Hanoi on January 16, aims to provide the foundation for more Japanese investment in Vietnam.
Assignments set for global financial centre aspirations (21/01/2025)
By building an international financial centre, Vietnam could become the world’s capital mobilisation hub. However, there are still many issues regarding resources, infrastructure, and personnel that will need to be resolved.
By building an international financial centre, Vietnam could become the world’s capital mobilisation hub. However, there are still many issues regarding resources, infrastructure, and personnel that will need to be resolved.
Vietnam sees record disbursement of FDI (21/01/2025)
Thoroughness in implementing projects immediately after licensing, with the backup of local authorities and industrial park developers, has contributed to the country’s record disbursement of foreign direct investment.
Thoroughness in implementing projects immediately after licensing, with the backup of local authorities and industrial park developers, has contributed to the country’s record disbursement of foreign direct investment.
Agritech startups offer suite of solutions (17/01/2025)
Agritech startups are gaining the attention of venture capitalists, constantly securing new funding to scale up operations in Vietnam.
Agritech startups are gaining the attention of venture capitalists, constantly securing new funding to scale up operations in Vietnam.
The Investment Support Fund provides significant benefits (17/01/2025)
The Investment Support Fund provides significant benefits, particularly for businesses operating or planning investments in high-tech sectors. Support received by companies under this policy is exempt from corporate income tax. Tran Anh Son of Deloitte Vietnam provides more detail.
The Investment Support Fund provides significant benefits, particularly for businesses operating or planning investments in high-tech sectors. Support received by companies under this policy is exempt from corporate income tax. Tran Anh Son of Deloitte Vietnam provides more detail.
Innovative startup ecosystem garnering attention (17/01/2025)
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is set to grow stronger on the back of new initiatives to develop qualified workers at home and abroad.
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is set to grow stronger on the back of new initiatives to develop qualified workers at home and abroad.
Vietnam retains leading position among investors in Cambodia (16/01/2025)
Vietnam poured approximately US$550 million into Cambodian projects last year, maintaining its position among the top countries investing in the market, reported the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
Vietnam poured approximately US$550 million into Cambodian projects last year, maintaining its position among the top countries investing in the market, reported the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
Makara Capital urged to help Vietnam build international financial centres (16/01/2025)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 15 for Ali Ijaz Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore-based Makara Capital, urging the group to support Vietnam in developing international financial centres.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 15 for Ali Ijaz Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore-based Makara Capital, urging the group to support Vietnam in developing international financial centres.
Global tech giants keep injecting investments into Vietnam (16/01/2025)
A number of global tech giants such as LG, Samsung, Amkor, and NVIDIA poured capital into Vietnam recently, making the country an ideal investment destination and enabling the firms to expand their market share and take advantage of growth opportunities in the region.
A number of global tech giants such as LG, Samsung, Amkor, and NVIDIA poured capital into Vietnam recently, making the country an ideal investment destination and enabling the firms to expand their market share and take advantage of growth opportunities in the region.
Vietnamese, Russian PMs discuss measures to boost trade ties (15/01/2025)
At their talks in Hanoi on January 14, the two PMs agreed to further promote bilateral ties, particularly in economy, trade, investment, energy - oil and gas, science-technology, education and tourism.
At their talks in Hanoi on January 14, the two PMs agreed to further promote bilateral ties, particularly in economy, trade, investment, energy - oil and gas, science-technology, education and tourism.
What do foreign investors expect from Ho Chi Minh City’s international financial center? (15/01/2025)
Foreign investors agree that setting up an International Financial Center (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City demands a comprehensive long-term strategy, administrative reforms, and a transparent financial system to draw investments and foster trust.
Foreign investors agree that setting up an International Financial Center (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City demands a comprehensive long-term strategy, administrative reforms, and a transparent financial system to draw investments and foster trust.
Semiconductor progress to hinge on incentives (15/01/2025)
The latest draft of the Law on Digital Technology Industry has been revised and will likely create a competitive advantage for the semiconductor industry, if adopted.
The latest draft of the Law on Digital Technology Industry has been revised and will likely create a competitive advantage for the semiconductor industry, if adopted.
Vietnam, Russia enjoying thriving trade ties: Russian official (14/01/2025)
Vietnam and Russia have witnessed remarkable trade and economic ties over the recent past, with trade volume showing robust growth despite global headwinds, according to Deputy Minister of Russian Economic Development Vladimir Ilichev.
Vietnam and Russia have witnessed remarkable trade and economic ties over the recent past, with trade volume showing robust growth despite global headwinds, according to Deputy Minister of Russian Economic Development Vladimir Ilichev.
Russian PM arrives in Hanoi, beginning two-day official to Vietnam (14/01/2025)
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin arrived in Hanoi in the early morning of January 14, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin arrived in Hanoi in the early morning of January 14, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
AEON Vietnam to open new store in Hanoi (14/01/2025)
Japanese retailer AEON Vietnam opened its new AEON Xuan Thuy hypermarket in Hanoi on January 10, following the launch of AEON Hue and AEON Ta Quang Buu at the end of 2024.
Japanese retailer AEON Vietnam opened its new AEON Xuan Thuy hypermarket in Hanoi on January 10, following the launch of AEON Hue and AEON Ta Quang Buu at the end of 2024.
Largest foreign investors continue drive in Vietnam (13/01/2025)
Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as a top destination for foreign investment, attracting significant inflows from the likes of Singapore, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Japan. Pham Duc Toan, consulting manager at Vietnam Investment Consulting, spoke with VIR’s Kim Oanh about the current situation involving these markets.
Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as a top destination for foreign investment, attracting significant inflows from the likes of Singapore, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Japan. Pham Duc Toan, consulting manager at Vietnam Investment Consulting, spoke with VIR’s Kim Oanh about the current situation involving these markets.
Vietnamese businesses urged to adapt to new US policies (13/01/2025)
Businesses need to adapt to new US policy requirements, invest in innovative technology, and improve product quality.
Businesses need to adapt to new US policy requirements, invest in innovative technology, and improve product quality.
Vietnam sees record disbursement of FDI (13/01/2025)
Thoroughness in implementing projects immediately after licensing, with the backup of local authorities and industrial park developers, has contributed to the country’s record disbursement of foreign direct investment.
Thoroughness in implementing projects immediately after licensing, with the backup of local authorities and industrial park developers, has contributed to the country’s record disbursement of foreign direct investment.
Localities’ FDI efforts earn records (10/01/2025)
Several cities and provinces in Vietnam reported record foreign direct investment results in 2024.
Several cities and provinces in Vietnam reported record foreign direct investment results in 2024.
Priorities clear for cooperation between ASEAN and Australia (10/01/2025)
After a year of implementing Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, Louise Adams, advisory board member of the ASEAN-Australia Centre, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the progress made over the past year and practical measures to boost Australia’s investment in the region.
After a year of implementing Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, Louise Adams, advisory board member of the ASEAN-Australia Centre, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the progress made over the past year and practical measures to boost Australia’s investment in the region.
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