Investment

In the survey conducted by Q & Me, a Vietnam`s market research service, in 2017, 88% of Vietnamese searched online travel information, of which 35% used the Internet for tourist information.

Danish brewer Carlsberg says it has the highest hopes and expectations for the Vietnamese brewing industry and is eager to expand our long-term investment in the country.

Vietnam’s rapidly growing trade and production have pushed the cargo volume through the country’s seaports to rise by 20-30 percent per annum, making port projects appealing to foreign investors.

In response to Hanoitimes’ request for comment, a spokesperson of Samsung Electronics Vietnam said the company “does not comment on rumors and personal speculation.”

Strengthened bilateral ties between the two countries as well as Vietnam’s high economic growth and improved business environment will usher in a new wave of Japanese investment in the South East Asian country, experts said.

VinHomes is GIC`s largest investment to date with the current market value of VND15 trillion (US$639.25 million), followed by Masan with VND6 trillion (US$255.7 million) and Vietjet Air with VND3.7 trillion (US$157.68 million).

With global populations flooding into urban centers amid a technology boom, the pace of investment in the urban-tech sector is unlikely to relent anytime soon.

PHI Group will form a wholly-owned subsidiary as the special purpose vehicle to hold the majority interest in Saigon Pho Palace and take this subsidiary public in the US Stock Market in the future to create a platform for Saigon Pho Palace`s growth and expansion.

The number of foreign investors, who contribute capital or acquire shares in Vietnamese firms, is surging rapidly, given by the firms’ high growth prospects and the government’s effective actions in improving the country’s business and investment environment.

The signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will create a big step in Vietnam’s government procurement field as foreign investors will be allowed to take part in the market for the first time.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasized the opportunities that are being opened in Vietnam for foreign investors and businesses, including Austria.

Many foreign manufacturers in China are speeding up plans to move their factories from China to Vietnam in a move to take advantages here and avoid impacts of the US-China trade conflict.

Vietcombank is expected to offer the remaining shares amount on the stock market via put-through transaction, for which the specific date has not been disclosed.

The projects are estimated to cost US$83 million, financed with debt and equity. AC Energy will participate with at least 50% economic share.

High economic growth and effective policy reforms will help Vietnam continue being one of hot spots in attracting foreign investments next time despite tensions in the global market, experts forecast.

The shift is aimed to avoid being caught up in the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.

The government’s bold actions in easing business conditions and reforming red tape have helped improve the country’s business climate significantly in the past year, making the country become an attractive trade and investment destination.

The project aims to enhance the position of Ha Long city and Quang Ninh province in the international area.

Effective regulations and incentives should be taken to lure FDI capital inflows into the country’s transport infrastructure as the sector is showing less attractive to foreign investors due to policy bottlenecks, experts said.

A lack of skilled professionals is considered a main cause hindering Vietnam to get technology transfer from foreign direct investment (FDI) firms, experts said.