Foreign Investors

M&A in hotels and resorts is expected to thrive as the social distancing orders have left devastating affects on low-end hotels and budget accommodations.

Not only M&A is an effective investment channel, foreign investors’ decision to shift from new investment to M&A shows the development of the domestic economy, said an expert.

Vietnam would gradually reallow entry of foreign nationals, especially those from countries having effectively contained the Covid-19 pandemic, including South Korea, said Hanoi's Party chief.

Vietnam identifies efforts to boost socio-economic development key to ensure greater economic resilience, said a foreign ministry spokesperson.

Vietnam’s insurance market remains highly attractive for foreign investors though the coronavirus pandemic impacts on the industry in the short term, Truong Vinh Phuc, partner of Audit Services at KPMG Vietnam, told Hanoitimes.

Global Infrastructure Hub estimated that Vietnam needs to invest US$110 billion between 2021 and 2025 for infrastructure.

Administrative reform is at the core of the efforts by Hanoi’s authorities in improving the business environment.

The fears of coronavirus have clouded prospects for the global economy and caused difficulties for Vietnam's stock market.

The move would allow MB Bank to transfer 21.43 million in treasury shares to foreign investors.

The stock market usually goes up in ten sessions after the Lunar New Year holiday with a strong increase in trading volume and value.