Investment

After receiving strong foreign indirect investment (FII) capital in the first half of the year, it is forecast that it will be hard for Vietnam to maintain the positive inflow due to external risks.

The move is in line with the plan for comprehensive restructuring of PetroVietnam in the 2017 - 2025 period.

The Hanoi`s long-delayed metro line has finished the power-up and first trial run.

The divestment marked Mekong Enterprise Fund II (MEF II)`s final investment, which resulted in the fund achieving a net return multiple of 4.5x and net IRR of 22.5% for its investors.

The firm`s IPO has been delayed several times as it needed to undergo a longer-than-expected restructuring process.

The reason behind a stable P/E of the VN-Index compared to one year earlier is the positive business performance of listed enterprises.

VinaCapital affirmed its intention to strike a partnership with Ba Huan in the future provided more favorable conditions.

With rapidly growing consumer demands for food and beverage (F&B) products, Vietnam - a market of more than 95 million people with rising income - is offering ample space for global franchisors to expand in the sector.

Vietnam is considered favorite destination for investors from Japan and South Korea.

The investment is lauded by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

The government is determined to ensure the lawful rights of investors through legal frameworks and stabilizing macro-economic conditions, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue.

Construction on the complex started in February and the plant is set to start commercial operations in the first half of 2023.

Though domestic investors have been more active in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, they are still lagging behind foreign peers in the potential market.

VinaCapital informed that due to misunderstandings, the two parties are in negotiation to end the partnership in compliance with the law and based on mutual interests.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) set priority to divest and equitize its subsidiaries in the remaining months of 2018, stated the electricity firm on its website.

The funds will be financed from the contingency budget of the Public Investment Plan for 2016 - 2020.

Free trade agreements (FTAs) are the driving force to help Vietnam emerge as one of the top spots in the world for investors in the garment and textile industry.

The initial public offering (IPO) is expected to take place at the Hanoi Stock Exchange on September 5, a representative informed.

Foreign investment in liquefied natural gas-fuelled power projects will help Vietnam meet the increasing energy demands with reasonable prices while still ensuring the environment protection.

Since 2012, Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC) has been the only firm holding the exclusive rights in Vietnam for gold bullion production.