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Energy projects to spark FDI growth
The local energy sector is expected to be the next driver for foreign direct investment growth in Vietnam this year.
2016 may trump last year's FDI record
Early promising signs are fanning hopes for the reiteration in 2016 of last year’s record-breaking level of disbursed foreign direct investment, which stood at US$14.5 billion.
Vingroup pips rivals with paradise villas
Blessed with a long coastline and numerous islands, Vietnam’s beach tourism investment has been growing remarkably over recent years.
VNPT plans expanding to equipment production
Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is planning an expansion in equipment manufacturing, adding to its current three main operations namely infrastructure, mobile network and media services.
FPT named best company for corporate governance in Vietnam
FPT was recognised on February 17 as the company with the best corporate governance in Vietnam by financial publication Asia Money.
Schneider Electric relishes EU-Vietnam FTA challenges
The upcoming EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is hoped to bring fresh opportunities to European firms in Vietnam. Xavier Denoly, country president of Schneider Electric Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, talked about the firm’s investment plans to capitalise on this historic trade deal.
FTAs expose agri sector to cold winds of change
Amid the formation of the AEC and the upcoming enforcement of FTAs, Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, director of the Vietnam Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, shared about potential challenges to farm exports and opportunities to attract foreign investment in agriculture.
Expats enjoy Lunar New Year festivities
Many foreigners enjoy the Tet holiday in Vietnam.
Expats soak up festive Tet atmosphere
The feelings of foreigners when they first come to Vietnam can vary widely, however, a majority of them discover a great love for this country.
KinderWorld Education Group’s Outward Bound Vietnam developed in Binh Dinh
Pegasus Investment & Consultancy Binh Dinh JSC, the Vietnamese subsidiary of Singapore’s Kinderworld Education Group, on February 1 received its land use right certificate to develop Outward Bound Vietnam.