Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam among 10 fastest-growing economies

While growth is set to ease in 2019, Vietnam will still be among the top 10 fastest-growing economies globally, according to the “Economic Insight: South-East Asia” report recently released by the Institute of Chartered Accountants ...

Vietnam, RoK ink action plan to lift bilateral trade to US$100 billion by 2020

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Sung Yunmo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Seoul on Thursday on an action plan to reach ...

Gov’t chief welcomes foreign tourism investors

PM Phuc welcomed the foreign investors and briefed them about Vietnam’s vast potentials in tourism development which is also a spearhead economy.

Property 15:49

Flood crisis flips homebuyer priorities upside down

Coverage 21:26

Vietnam among 10 fastest-growing economies

Coverage 20:00

Trung Nguyen Legend Capsule captures quintessence of three global coffee cultures

First foreign-invested aero engine project starts operation in Vietnam

Vietnam’s 4.0 ambitions in one hallmark strategy

Stellar 11-month stats for industrial manufacturing

Corporate

CEO Talk

Biz Link

GE

IFC works up Vietnam’s appetite for food safety standards

Businesses and investors can make big money from higher food safety standards, according to the IFC.

Vietnam among 10 fastest-growing economies

Huawei exec faces US fraud charges linked to Iran, court hears

Investing

M&A

Outbound Investment

30 years of FDI

Hoa Binh to licence $500 million in projects at upcoming conference

11 projects totalling $500 million in capital will be licensed at the Hoa Binh investment promotion conference early next week.

Vietnam, RoK ink action plan to lift bilateral trade to US$100 billion by 2020

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Sung Yunmo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Seoul on Thursday on an action plan to reach ...

Shell wants to become LNG supplier for PetroVietnam

Shell expressed interest in becoming the LNG supplier of several PetroVietnam projects to reach deeper in the local market.

DHL Express opens its largest service centre in Hanoi

DHL Express marks its 30th year in Vietnam with the opening of its largest service centre, representing a VND143 billion ($6.22 million) investment.

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency

Financing renewable energy development

Vietnam ranks 6th in Climate Risk Index ranking

World Bank pledges US$200b for climate action

Investors withdraw from solar power project in Binh Thuan

Property

Green Buildings

Industrial Properties

Flood crisis flips homebuyer priorities upside down

The recent heavy flood overrunning Ho Chi Minh City had a powerful impact on homebuyers’ demand, putting flood risks on top of their considerations and heavily altering the real estate market.

Novaland finds major foreign partners for tourism complexes

Gamuda Land (HCMC) announces GL Friends Loyalty programme

Vung Tau revised its master plan to lure investments

Indochina and Kajima lay first brick of billion-dollar hotel chain

Money

Insurance

Smart Payment Trends

Shares end the week up on bottom purchases

Shares ended Friday up thanks to bottom purchasing increasing toward the end of trading session as selling pressure lessened.

F88 pawn shop chain continues attracting foreign capital

The investment capital from Granite Oak – an investment fund from Europe ¬– will help Hanoi-based pawn shop chain F88 to expand.

BOD professionalism and corporate governance key to sustainable growth

Shares rally in morning trading

Banks incorporate Basel II standards

VHM and VNM bring down VN-Index

Leisure

Travel

Sports

Hotels & Restaurants

‘Snowfall’ on the pearl island of Phu Quoc

As the festive season comes to town, residents and visitors can elevate the most beautiful time of the year by joining the special event “Snow Festival” at Seashells Phu Quoc Hotel & Spa.

Gov’t chief welcomes foreign tourism investors

The inaugural Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit 2018 kicks off in Hanoi

Hotels & Restaurants

Vietnam storms into AFF Cup final

AFF SUZUKI CUP 2018: Vietnam ousts Philippines to advance to first final after 10 years

PSG to snatch Ajax star De Jong from Man City in record €75 million deal: Report

Henry, Vieira clash called off amid security concerns in France

Videos

Cisco ACI helps VIB increase network throughput and mobile banking experience

SAVE LIVES "IN SLICES"

Air New Zealand is shining a global spotlight on Antarctica with its latest safety video

Ford EcoSport 2018

'A Snowball’s Chance in Hell' - Unimpossible Missions - GE

'Catching Lightning in a Bottle' - Unimpossible Missions - GE

Photos

Vietnam storms into AFF Cup final

UNESCO-recognised heritage elements in Vietnam

Fansipan covered in frost

Infographics

AFF SUZUKI CUP 2018: Vietnam ousts Philippines to advance to first final after 10 years

Vietnam's internet economy reaches 9 billion USD in 2018

Society

Swing for the Kids

CSR

Embassy launches another hotline ahead of AFF Suzuki Cup final

The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia has launched another hotline to better protect Vietnamese citizens who come to cheer the final first leg between Vietnam and Malaysia in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018.

Boiler explosion, 13 people injured, one missing

A boiler exploded yesterday noon at Cuu Long Steel Company in the northern coastal city of Hai Phong, leaving 13 workers injured and one missing.

PM urges improvement of fire prevention and fighting

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a directive to strengthen fire prevention and fighting and fire safety checks in residential areas.

Crackdown on cash crime

ManpowerGroup announces scholarships to upskill next generation

Discussion with Abbott’s “Virus Hunter” about life-changing technology

World News

Thousands march for climate in Paris despite 'yellow vest' unrest

Up to 25,000 people marched through Paris on Saturday (Dec 8) urging greater action on climate change, despite fears that their protest would be scuppered by "yellow vest" demonstrations.

Foreigners put on alert over French fuel protests

Foreigners were put on alert for possible violence during Saturday's (Dec 8) French fuel protests, particularly in Paris, with some embassies warning their nationals to stay well away.

Vietnam, RoK ink action plan to lift bilateral trade to US$100 billion by 2020

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Sung Yunmo signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Seoul on Thursday on an action plan to reach ...

End of an era: Merkel passes torch to new party leader

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hand off leadership of her party Friday (Dec 7) after nearly two decades at the helm, with the race wide open between a loyal deputy and a longtime rival.

Paris on knife-edge ahead of new 'yellow vest' protests

Businesses in Paris battened down the hatches on Friday (Dec 7) and streets were cleared of material that could be used as weapons amid fears of further violence during a fourth round of "yellow vest" ...