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.
Benefits ahead for both Vietnam and and UK through latter’s CPTPP addition (10/01/2025)
Ample business prospects are available for British businesses in Vietnam with the United Kingdom now a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Denzel Eades, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham), shared with VIR’s Thanh Van about how the deal opens up a host of new opportunities.
Ample business prospects are available for British businesses in Vietnam with the United Kingdom now a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Denzel Eades, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham), shared with VIR’s Thanh Van about how the deal opens up a host of new opportunities.
European investor confidence rebounds in Vietnam (09/01/2025)
European investors' business confidence index experiences significant growth in Vietnam in the fourth quarter of 2024.
European investors' business confidence index experiences significant growth in Vietnam in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Business confidence index of European businesses in Vietnam surged (09/01/2025)
The index jumped from 46.3 in Q4 2023 to 61.8 in Q4/2024.
The index jumped from 46.3 in Q4 2023 to 61.8 in Q4/2024.
EAAIF invests $20 million in CME Solar to power Vietnam’s manufacturing sector (09/01/2025)
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company managed by Ninety One, on January 6 announced a $20 million investment in CME Solar to support the company to develop a pipeline of rooftop solar projects for companies in Vietnam.
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company managed by Ninety One, on January 6 announced a $20 million investment in CME Solar to support the company to develop a pipeline of rooftop solar projects for companies in Vietnam.
Vietnam sees uptick in European business sentiment (08/01/2025)
EuroCham Vietnam released its Q4/2024 Business Confidence Index (BCI) report on January 8, revealing a significant rise in business sentiment, which reflects resilience amidst a turbulent global landscape in terms of economics, the environment, and geopolitics.
EuroCham Vietnam released its Q4/2024 Business Confidence Index (BCI) report on January 8, revealing a significant rise in business sentiment, which reflects resilience amidst a turbulent global landscape in terms of economics, the environment, and geopolitics.
Vietnam will continue creating favorable conditions for foreign investors: Party General Secretary To Lam (08/01/2025)
Vietnam will continue facilitating business and investment activities of foreign investors, including those from the U.S., Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed at a reception in Hanoi on Tuesday for founder and chairman of Berggruen Holdings and Berggruen Institute Nicholas Berggruen and director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University Nguyen Thi Lien Hang.
Vietnam will continue facilitating business and investment activities of foreign investors, including those from the U.S., Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed at a reception in Hanoi on Tuesday for founder and chairman of Berggruen Holdings and Berggruen Institute Nicholas Berggruen and director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University Nguyen Thi Lien Hang.
FDI disbursement hits record $25.35 billion in 2024 (08/01/2025)
Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell slightly in 2024, but disbursement reached a record $25.35 billion, up 9.4 per cent on-year.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell slightly in 2024, but disbursement reached a record $25.35 billion, up 9.4 per cent on-year.
Vietnam sees record realized FDI in 2024 (07/01/2025)
Singapore emerged as the largest investor among the 80 countries and territories in terms of newly registered capital.
Singapore emerged as the largest investor among the 80 countries and territories in terms of newly registered capital.
The positive trend in FDI conntinues (07/01/2025)
Vietnam saw stable and positive FDI growth in 2024, with strong investor confidence in high-tech and renewable energy sectors driving future opportunities and stronger performance in 2025.
Vietnam saw stable and positive FDI growth in 2024, with strong investor confidence in high-tech and renewable energy sectors driving future opportunities and stronger performance in 2025.
Semiconductors can be pillar for growth (07/01/2025)
The global semiconductor industry is making headlines, fuelled by surging demand for electronic devices and groundbreaking advancements in technology. The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics organisation revised its 2024 projections, forecasting a remarkable 19 per cent on-year growth, pushing the market’s value to an estimated $627 billion.
The global semiconductor industry is making headlines, fuelled by surging demand for electronic devices and groundbreaking advancements in technology. The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics organisation revised its 2024 projections, forecasting a remarkable 19 per cent on-year growth, pushing the market’s value to an estimated $627 billion.
Innovation, breakthroughs to lead Vietnam into new era (06/01/2025)
In his recent article, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlights the importance of innovation for Vietnam’s development in a new era.
In his recent article, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlights the importance of innovation for Vietnam’s development in a new era.
HCM City targets to mobilize $23.6 bln for development investment in 2025 (06/01/2025)
The city exceeded its 2024 revenue target, becoming one of the highest-revenue localities contributing significantly to the national budget.
The city exceeded its 2024 revenue target, becoming one of the highest-revenue localities contributing significantly to the national budget.
Trade gathering pace with India (06/01/2025)
Vietnam and India are set to expand bilateral cooperation in new sectors, but some non-tariff measures from India may need removing.
Vietnam and India are set to expand bilateral cooperation in new sectors, but some non-tariff measures from India may need removing.
More support from the Government for semiconductor and AI investors (03/01/2025)
The government recently issued a decree providing financial support up to 50% of initial investment costs for enterprises undertaking research and development projects in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries.
The government recently issued a decree providing financial support up to 50% of initial investment costs for enterprises undertaking research and development projects in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries.
Vietnam sets up investment support fund (03/01/2025)
The government issued a decree on December 31 on the establishment, management, and use of an investment support fund.
The government issued a decree on December 31 on the establishment, management, and use of an investment support fund.
Microchip players roll up sleeves (03/01/2025)
With numerous positive signals and bustling investment promotion in 2024, Vietnam is emerging as a potential destination for semiconductor supply chains.
With numerous positive signals and bustling investment promotion in 2024, Vietnam is emerging as a potential destination for semiconductor supply chains.
ADB maintains positive views of Vietnam’s economic growth in 2025 (02/01/2025)
The bank has upgraded its projection for the country’s 2025 growth at 6.6 per cent, up from its earlier forecast of 6.2 per cent.
The bank has upgraded its projection for the country’s 2025 growth at 6.6 per cent, up from its earlier forecast of 6.2 per cent.
Innovation, acceleration lead Vietnam into new era (02/01/2025)
On the occasion of the New Year 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has written an article stressing the importance of innovation, creativity, acceleration, and breakthroughs to lead Vietnam steadily into a new era – the era of rising up for strong, civilised and prosperous development of the Vietnamese nation.
On the occasion of the New Year 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has written an article stressing the importance of innovation, creativity, acceleration, and breakthroughs to lead Vietnam steadily into a new era – the era of rising up for strong, civilised and prosperous development of the Vietnamese nation.
Investing in Australia and Vietnam’s shared prosperity (02/01/2025)
At this time of year, like many, I will reflect and celebrate achievements and look ahead to the year to come. As 2024 comes to a close, and we all look forward to a relaxing time with family and friends, I am buoyed and inspired by what Australia and Vietnam have achieved together this year. Building on our 50th anniversary year, the momentum has continued, and our relationship goes from strength to strength.
At this time of year, like many, I will reflect and celebrate achievements and look ahead to the year to come. As 2024 comes to a close, and we all look forward to a relaxing time with family and friends, I am buoyed and inspired by what Australia and Vietnam have achieved together this year. Building on our 50th anniversary year, the momentum has continued, and our relationship goes from strength to strength.
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