Vietnam's Property Sector Attracts $1.98 Billion of FDI So Far in 2024, up 70% Year-on-Year
Vietnam attracted $1.98 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in its property sector in the first five months of 2024, a 70% increase y
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May 23
Power Delivery Issues Eclipse Vietnam's Anti-Corruption Efforts
Vietnam's power delivery concerns have been a significant issue since 2020, when electricity demand began outpacing generation capacity. In
May 22
Vietnamese Steel Producers Echo Thailand's Concerns over Steel Dumping from China in the Region
Vietnam and Thailand are taking a regional approach to address the surge in Chinese steel imports, known as steel dumping. Vietnam's April 2
May 13
Hyosung's $2 Billion Vietnam Investment Plan to Include a Data Center
Hyosung Corporation plans to invest $2 billion in Vietnam, including a data center in Ho Chi Minh City, expanding its presence in advanced m
May 10
Microsoft CEO Pledges Nearly $5 Billion for Southeast Asia Investment
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently concluded a visit to Southeast Asia, committing billions to enhance the region's cloud and artificial i
May 3
Vietnam's Ten-Year Quest for Emerging Market Upgrade Lingers On After Latest Setback
Vietnam's stock market upgrade to emerging status has been delayed due to the State Securities Commission's rejection of a new trade...
May 2
Vietnam's Tech Investments Fall 17%, Outperforming Global 35% Decline
Vietnam's digital economy is on track to reach a valuation of $43 billion by 2025, growing at an impressive annual rate of 20%. According to
Mar 1
$25 Billion Up for Grabs: Navigating the Path to Emerging Market Status
Vietnam, accounting for 27.12% of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index as of January 31, 2024, seeks an upgrade to emerging market status,...
Feb 25
Beyond the Hype: Can VinFast Secure its Future in the Competitive EV Landscape?
VinFast shares approached meme-stock status in 2023 making it briefly the third most valuable car company in the world. Now that the shares
Feb 17
10% of Vietnam's GDP Subject of Consequential Fraud Case in Vietnam
Bernie Madoff and Enron executives are rejoicing that their scandals and frauds may soon be eclipsed by one in Vietnam involving nearly 10%
Feb 15
Vietnam's Chip Ambitions: Hopeful Dream or Realistic Goal?
Vietnam has a booming "low-end" electronics manufacturing sector and now has its sights on a new challenge of carving out a niche in the fie
Feb 13
Scooter Sales Stall in Vietnam: Biting Inflation or Economic Slowdown?
After surging demand, Vietnam's motorbike sales crashed 17% in 2023, marking the lowest level in a decade. Motorbike sales in Vietnam...
Jan 31
Philippines and Vietnam Look to Expand Trade by $10 Billion
During the signing of two agreements on maritime cooperation, Vietnam and the Philippines also took time to discuss increasing trade between
Jan 30
Vietnam and Philippines Sign South China Sea Security Pact
China's unilateral ownership claims to the South China Sea are not supported by its neighbors or any significant power. The trajectory of th
Jan 27
German Tire Company Doubling Down on Vietnam
The leading bicycle tire company in Germany, Schwalbe, is doubling down on its Vietnam manufacturing operations. It has operated in the coun
Jan 22
South Korean Hyosung Plans to Deploy $2 Billion in Vietnam in 2024
It's not yet known what the $2 billion will be used for but most likely to expand the already successful operations. Hysong is an early inve
Jan 18
In Downturn Vietnam Shines For European Investors
American investors tend to view Vietnam through the lens of manufacturing and investment flows and trade agreements reflect that perception.
Jan 15
Nestlé Invests Further $100 Million in Vietnam to Expand Coffee Production
Nestlé has a strong presence in Vietnam to make products to sell to the Vietnamese consumer, but particularly with coffee, export is also th
Jan 15
LEGO to Open Its $1.3 Billion Factory in Vietnam This Year
LEGO is investing heavily to expand its Mexico plant as well as its operations in Vietnam. What makes this one special is the proximity to c
Jan 13
South Korea Invests $14 Million in Logistics Center in Vietnam
The South Korean Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries announced the investment in the logistics center which aims to help South Korean small- and
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