Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam’s attraction of foreign direct investment from countries participating in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership has shown mixed results since its commencement, with expert opinions diverging on interpretation of developments.

FNF Lighthouse project connects four Vietnamese exporters with Europe

Four Vietnamese organic agricultural producers in the EVFTA Lighthouse project of FNF have been introduced to foreign trade promotion partners.

Wood exporters face array of obstructions

An oversupply of undervalued certified timber and a lack of interest from local wood processors currently stand in the way of Vietnam’s export plans to increase its foothold in Western markets. However, German assistance might ...

Coverage 12:36

H&M fighting to save fanbase after social media backlash

Corporate 19:41

VinFast rumoured to be planning IPO in US

Investing 19:24

Cross-border railway hopes remain stuck on the tracks

Suez Canal incident keeps Vietnamese exporters busy

Relocated families availing of UNDP mine clearance activities

Taking the initiative in tackling key global challenges

Corporate

CEO Talk

Biz Link

GE

Vietnam Values

VinFast rumoured to be planning IPO in US

Vingroup is considering holding an IPO for VinFast in the US, to mobilise an estimated $2 billion, equivalent to the minimum asset value of $50 billion.

E-motorbike startup Dat Bike wraps up $2.6 million funding led by Jungle Ventures

MM Mega Market maintains position as two-way trade bridge between Vietnam and Thailand

Investing

M&A

Outbound Investment

30 years of FDI

Mixed bag for first phase of CPTPP deal

Vietnam’s attraction of foreign direct investment from countries participating in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership has shown mixed results since its commencement, with expert opinions diverging on interpretation of developments.

Semiconductor crisis forces top-level action

The global shortage of semiconductors is not letting up, with governments and multinationals scrambling to resolve the situation sooner rather than later.

Cross-border railway hopes remain stuck on the tracks

The dream of state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways to develop an Asia-Europe railway link could go nowhere unless a breakthrough change in state policy emerges to open the door for domestic and international private ventures.

Removing logistics barriers to unlock potential of Mekong Detla's agricultural exports

As logistics costs are hindering the competitiveness of the Mekong Delta’s agricultural exports, experts have proposed ideas to address the challenges.

Topics

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency

Mekong Delta long-term future relying on renewables

Deforestation past continuing to haunt erosion-hit areas

Recycled plastic bottles become new trend of green consumption

Green growth strategy receives helping hand

Property

Green Buildings

Industrial Properties

Toong opens 19th outlets despite COVID-19 pandemic

Toong has recently opened its 19th outlet in the Indochina region named Toong Nguyen Binh Khiem Saigon, located at Wínk Hotel in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City.

Branded residences elevate land potential in Vietnam’s metropolises

Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion – sound investment opportunity and ideal second home

Hanoi’s property market predicted to rebound strongly

Island properties driving interest of high-class buyers

Money

Insurance

Smart Payment Trends

Divestment slow off the blocks for banks

Foreign investment in state-owned banks could quench the thirst for capital while assisting with consolidation, but major problems continue to hinder the process.

M&A deal between PGBank and HDBank falls through

The alleged M&A deal between HDBank and PGBank has turned sour, as confirmed by representatives from both sides.

IMF, World Bank begin push to swap debt relief for green projects

VN-Index rises nearly 11 points on real estate stocks

Shares to climb on positive Q1 earning results

Fundamentals all in place for Vietnamese stocks to take off

Timeout

Travel

Hotels & Restaurants

The Insider

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Travel firms explore tourism products in Khanh Hoa province

Representatives from nearly 130 domestic travel firms across the country has made a Famtrip to the south central coastal province of and Khanh Hoa from April 8-11 to explore the ...

Travel

Travel firms explore tourism products in Khanh Hoa province

Hotels & Restaurants

Vietnamese restaurant named among Asia's best

The Insider

Vietnam trekking tour wakes up all senses of veteran hotelier

Lifestyle

Minh Long wood opens first furniture fashion showroom

Sports

Newcastle boost survival bid as Man Utd eye Spurs revenge

Real Madrid edge thrilling Clasico to go top of La Liga

Union braced for Bayern Munich backlash after PSG defeat

Liverpool bid to end home pain as Lingard fires West Ham push

Videos

“Vaccine passports” - New hope of tourism sector

Da Nang targets being int’l sea urban area

Golden Bridge in Da Nang named world’s new wonders by UK daily

Phong Nha-Ke Bang on list of world's 25 best national parks

Ao Dai - Vietnamese cultural heritage

Made-in-Vietnam vaccine enters 2nd phase of human trials

Photos

Red silk-cotton flowers in full bloom

In March, people often think of the red silk-cotton flowers that signal a new crop and often remind them of joy and hope.

Nha Trang - beautiful coastal city

First Vietnamese COVID-19 vaccine Nano Covax enters second phase of human trials

Infographics

National Assembly approves appointment of 12 new ministers, cabinet members

Two-year journey against the extradition order of Huawei "PRINCESS”

Society

Swing for the Kids

CSR

Relocated families availing of UNDP mine clearance activities

With a key priority on Vietnam’s United Nations Security Council agenda this month focused on addressing the consequences of bombs and mines left from wars and maintaining sustainable peace, the country along with South Korea ...

Mine action in Vietnam making progress: UNDP country chief

The mine action sector in Vietnam is blessed with a strong and genuine partnership between the government and development partners, and the important progress made over the past few years is a clear indicator that ...

NA approves appointment of 12 new ministers, Gov’t members

With the support of the majority of legislators, the National Assembly (NA) on April 8 morning adopted a resolution approving the Prime Minister’s proposal to appoint 12 new ministers and Government members for the 2016 ...

Nestlé supports equitable COVID-19 vaccination through COVAX

First “Sinh Con, Sinh Cha” workshop of 2021 takes place in Bac Ninh province

Pham Minh Chinh elected Prime Minister of Vietnam

World News

Taking the initiative in tackling key global challenges

In the spirit of Vietnam carrying out its role as chair of the United Nations Security Council this month, Ambassador Duong Van Quang, former director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh ...

Germany Covid-19 infections pass 3 million: official

The number of Covid-19 infections in Germany has crossed the three million mark, according to figures published Monday by the Robert Koch Institute disease control centre.

Thai provinces fear virus surge out of Bangkok ahead of holidays

Almost 40 Thai provinces have brought in entry restrictions and quarantine requirements for people travelling from Bangkok and other coronavirus hotspots ahead of a holiday travel period, as the capital grapples with soaring infections.

AstraZeneca jab clots link plausible but unconfirmed: WHO experts

A link between AstraZeneca's Covid-19 jabs and blood clots is plausible but unconfirmed, the World Health Organization's vaccine experts said Wednesday, stressing that reported occurrences were "very rare".

UK businesses not sold on vaccine passport idea

Britain's retail and hospitality sectors have hit out the possibility of vaccine passports after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his government is seeking "all possibilities" to keep Covid-hit sectors open.