More and more foreign investors are looking into the ample potential of Vietnam’s agricultural sector. However, the country will need to do more to lure investors.

According to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, Saigon Port Company Limited will make its initial public offering (IPO) on June 30.

The government has once again pledged to ensure an attractive investment climate for all foreign enterprises in Vietnam.

Japanese firms have begun to shift their investments to Vietnam’s trade and service sectors, amid a recent reduction of import duties.

Major US investors are following through on their previous statements about relocating their production bases. 

The low-cost carrier Vietjet Air welcomed the latest member to its expanding family of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on June 13. 

EuroCham, in its latest report about foreign investors’ views about Vietnam’s energy policies, pointed out that Vietnam’s ability to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) does not depend on the price of electricity.

Cisco, a worldwide leader in IT, and the Management Authority for Urban Railways of Ho Chi Minh City entered into an agreement to conduct a feasibility study relating to the Integrated Telecommunications Control Centre for the Ho Chi Minh City urban railways at the MAUR headquarters recently.

The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) hopes to expand investment in agriculture in the northern province of Ha Nam, which has advantages for agricultural production. 

Business executives in Asia and Europe met in the Asia House in London on June 12 for a conference on ASEAN strategy.