The growth model for economic and industrial zones continues to play a significant role in attracting domestic and foreign direct investment, as well as furthering national development. 

TCREIT is the first public REIT to be launched in Vietnam, with the initial charter capital of VND50 billion (US$2.35 million). At least five million fund certificates at VND10,000 each will be offered.

Developer Sapphire Vietnam on December 17 celebrated the topping out ceremony for HOLM Residences at 151 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien in District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City.

Hotel Metropole Hanoi is serving up special dinners, buffets, parties, and holiday packages from now through to the Tet holiday.

Despite the recent revision to the Law on Housing, which has created a more favourable legal system for foreigners to buy and own houses in Vietnam, there are still some barriers which should be removed to encourage foreign buyers.

Yeon In Jung, the recently-appointed CEO of Doosan Vina, spoke with VIR about the company’s upcoming plans to make greater contributions to Vietnam’s growth by capitalising on the strength of the local workforce.

Counterfeit and low-quality steel and iron products imported in bulk into Vietnam are tormenting the local steel sector’s major operators.

A number of foreign companies have been rushing to negotiate with Vietnamese partners to secure the right to collect tolls on expressways in Vietnam to tap into their profit potential.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership and EU-Vietnam Free Trade agreements’ stiff rules of origin will make it hard for Vietnam to expand its garment, textile and footwear exports to these markets.

US chemical giant Dow was just honoured Amcham Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2015 by American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi- a prestigious organisation representing American business community in Vietnam - for its smart CSR programmes in Vietnam.