Foreign investment attraction flourishes on better business climate (01/04/2025)
The northern localities of Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, and Hai Phong attracted substantial foreign investments in the first quarter of 2025, including those from world-leading economic conglomerates with advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies.
The northern localities of Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, and Hai Phong attracted substantial foreign investments in the first quarter of 2025, including those from world-leading economic conglomerates with advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies.
Vietnam gaining an edge to leapfrog traditional tech hubs (01/04/2025)
Vietnam is increasingly positioned as a high-potential player across all five areas, including AI, enterprise solutions, fintech, sustainability, and next-gen commerce, according to an ebook released on March 28.
Vietnam is increasingly positioned as a high-potential player across all five areas, including AI, enterprise solutions, fintech, sustainability, and next-gen commerce, according to an ebook released on March 28.
Overloaded HCMC-Long Thanh Expressway set for expansion (01/04/2025)
The proposed project spans nearly 22 km in length, with a preliminary estimated investment of over $600 million.
The proposed project spans nearly 22 km in length, with a preliminary estimated investment of over $600 million.
HCMC financial hub positioned as engine for national innovation, competitiveness (31/03/2025)
"The development of the financial center is one of the strategic spearheads to help transform the growth model, improve resource utilization efficiency, and strengthen Vietnam's position on the international stage," Minister of Finance stated.
"The development of the financial center is one of the strategic spearheads to help transform the growth model, improve resource utilization efficiency, and strengthen Vietnam's position on the international stage," Minister of Finance stated.
Solutions to boost Vietnam's investment fund industry (31/03/2025)
The assets under management of securities investment funds remain modest relative to their potential, representing just 6.5% of Vietnam's GDP, compared to 21% in Thailand and 52% in Malaysia.
The assets under management of securities investment funds remain modest relative to their potential, representing just 6.5% of Vietnam's GDP, compared to 21% in Thailand and 52% in Malaysia.
Golden opportunity for Vietnam to build International Financial Centre (31/03/2025)
A stable macroeconomy and an increasingly improving investment environment have given Vietnam a “golden opportunity” to position itself in the global financial centre chain, according to experts at a conference held on March 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
A stable macroeconomy and an increasingly improving investment environment have given Vietnam a “golden opportunity” to position itself in the global financial centre chain, according to experts at a conference held on March 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Investment strategy shift in Vietnam’s education (28/03/2025)
Vietnam has entered into multiple bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements on international integration in education and training with countries such as the United Kingdom, China, Brazil, and others, which have essentially created a potential investment environment in education, as evaluated by a number of foreign investors.
Vietnam has entered into multiple bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements on international integration in education and training with countries such as the United Kingdom, China, Brazil, and others, which have essentially created a potential investment environment in education, as evaluated by a number of foreign investors.
Domestic AI startups strive to clinch more market share (28/03/2025)
Several domestic AI startups are endeavouring to gain market share in a booming industry.
Several domestic AI startups are endeavouring to gain market share in a booming industry.
$423 million investment capital approved for Quang Ngai Seaport area (27/03/2025)
By 2030, Quang Ngai Seaport is projected to handle between 47.2 million and 48.2 million tons of cargo and accommodate 1.13 million to 1.26 million passengers.
By 2030, Quang Ngai Seaport is projected to handle between 47.2 million and 48.2 million tons of cargo and accommodate 1.13 million to 1.26 million passengers.
Korean investors raise key concerns in Ho Chi Minh City dialogue (27/03/2025)
Tax refund procedures for on-site export goods, changes to port infrastructure fee standards, the need to expand facilities at the Korean International School, and simplifying investment licensing were among the main issues raised by Korean businesses at a dialogue conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25.
Tax refund procedures for on-site export goods, changes to port infrastructure fee standards, the need to expand facilities at the Korean International School, and simplifying investment licensing were among the main issues raised by Korean businesses at a dialogue conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25.
Singapore's commitment to collaborate with Vietnam on sustainable development initiatives (27/03/2025)
The Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association and the Singapore International Foundation signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation.
The Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association and the Singapore International Foundation signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation.
$1.5 bln investment planned for HCMC-Vung Tau coastal connection (25/03/2025)
The projected route is to link Ho Chi Minh City with its neiboring province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau via a planned sea bridge.
The projected route is to link Ho Chi Minh City with its neiboring province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau via a planned sea bridge.
US-ASEAN links attain higher status (25/03/2025)
Given the current global challenges and uncertainties, the US-ASEAN business community is pinning high hopes on new opportunities in Vietnam backed by strong support from the government.
Given the current global challenges and uncertainties, the US-ASEAN business community is pinning high hopes on new opportunities in Vietnam backed by strong support from the government.
Opportunities substantial for greener infrastructure (25/03/2025)
Vietnam has a thirst for green infrastructure development. Nicola Beer, vice president of the European Investment Bank, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the various hurdles ahead for investors in this market.
Vietnam has a thirst for green infrastructure development. Nicola Beer, vice president of the European Investment Bank, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the various hurdles ahead for investors in this market.
Vietnam's semiconductor industry sees golden opportunity amid surging demand for chip design engineers (24/03/2025)
Semiconductor industry leaders highlighted a growing demand for integrated circuit (IC) design engineers in Vietnam, forecasting job availability through 2026, during an IC design competition in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday
Semiconductor industry leaders highlighted a growing demand for integrated circuit (IC) design engineers in Vietnam, forecasting job availability through 2026, during an IC design competition in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday
French businesses show strong interest in Vietnam’s high-speed railway project (24/03/2025)
French businesses are particularly interested in Vietnam’s high-speed railway project, want to establish and expand cooperation with Vietnamese partners, visiting French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot said at a meeting with Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh in Hanoi on March 21.
French businesses are particularly interested in Vietnam’s high-speed railway project, want to establish and expand cooperation with Vietnamese partners, visiting French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot said at a meeting with Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh in Hanoi on March 21.
Ministry of Finance and World Bank discuss new ODA-funded projects (24/03/2025)
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang met with Mariam Sherman, World Bank division director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in Hanoi on March 21 to discuss upcoming projects using official development assistance (ODA).
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang met with Mariam Sherman, World Bank division director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in Hanoi on March 21 to discuss upcoming projects using official development assistance (ODA).
A possitive signal for FDI growth (21/03/2025)
FDI figures for the first two months of 2025 confirm Vietnam’s ongoing appeal among investors as an investment destination.
FDI figures for the first two months of 2025 confirm Vietnam’s ongoing appeal among investors as an investment destination.
Ready-built logistics gain momentum (21/03/2025)
Foreign investors are showing growing interest in Vietnam’s logistics sector by developing new facilities to tap into rising demand.
Foreign investors are showing growing interest in Vietnam’s logistics sector by developing new facilities to tap into rising demand.
Finland's Lindström opens first textile service centre in Vietnam (21/03/2025)
Lindström, a family-owned textile service company with more than 170 years of history in Finland, marked the beginning of its journey in Vietnam by opening of a new service centre in Dong Nai province on March 20.
Lindström, a family-owned textile service company with more than 170 years of history in Finland, marked the beginning of its journey in Vietnam by opening of a new service centre in Dong Nai province on March 20.
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