Vietnam’s M&A market faced rough seas in 2023: KPMG exec

Vietnam’s M&A market faced rough seas in 2023: KPMG exec

Vietnam's M&A market in 2023 followed the global downward trend even though the national economy remained relatively stable, writes Nguyen Cong Ai, KPMG Vietnam's deputy general director.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Tue, February 13, 2024 | 10:25 am GTM+7

Hanoi property market 2023 overview and 2024 forecasts: Cushman & Wakefield

Hanoi property market 2023 overview and 2024 forecasts: Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield analysts give an insight into real estate segments in Hanoi in 2023 and prospects for 2024.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, February 12, 2024 | 9:45 am GTM+7

Developers should lower real estate prices to pay bond debts: economist

Developers should lower real estate prices to pay bond debts: economist

Maturity pressure will remain a major obstacle for the Vietnamese corporate bond market in 2024, forcing businesses to sell or swap assets, writes economist Le Xuan Nghia, a member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, February 12, 2024 | 7:00 am GTM+7

2024 expert advice: understand investment channels better, make money calmly

2024 expert advice: understand investment channels better, make money calmly

Investors can stay proactive and calm, limit herd behavior and adopt appropriate investment and retracement strategies in 2024 with improved knowledge and understanding of investment channels, says Can Van Luc, chief economist of BIDV bank and director of BIDV Research & Training Institute.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Sun, February 11, 2024 | 1:35 pm GTM+7

2024 the year to prepare for new real estate cycle: analyst

2024 the year to prepare for new real estate cycle: analyst

Many real estate businesses went bankrupt, were dissolved or downsized their operations in 2023. Therefore, 2024 is forecast to be the year of changes that may lead to a new real estate cycle, writes Vo Hong Thang, deputy director of research and development at DKRA Vietnam.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Sat, February 10, 2024 | 9:00 am GTM+7

Vietnam’s 2024 economic outlook through lens of experts

Vietnam’s 2024 economic outlook through lens of experts

Vietnamese economists have given their forecasts on the country’s economic outlook in 2024, with opportunities intertwined with difficulties and challenges.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Sat, February 10, 2024 | 12:01 am GTM+7

Vietnam bond market may be more vibrant in 2024: FiinRatings

Vietnam bond market may be more vibrant in 2024: FiinRatings

Vietnam’s corporate bond channel will be more vibrant this year than in 2023, forecast domestic credit ratings agency FiinRatings.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Thu, February 8, 2024 | 9:49 am GTM+7

Vietnam steel companies’ 2024 profits to recover from low bases

Vietnam steel companies’ 2024 profits to recover from low bases

Most listed Vietnamese steel businesses reported year-on-year declines in net revenue and net profit last year, but their profits are expected to grow well in 2024.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Tue, February 6, 2024 | 8:21 pm GTM+7

Vietnam dong may weaken 3% in 2024: broker

Vietnam dong may weaken 3% in 2024: broker

The Vietnamese dong, Vietnam’s local currency, is forecast to devalue around 3% against the U.S. dollar this year, a similar magnitude to that seen in 2023, as depreciation pressure lingers, Vietcombank Securities (VCBS) said.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Tue, February 6, 2024 | 3:02 pm GTM+7

Vietnam to remain FDI magnet despite global minimum tax application

Vietnam to remain FDI magnet despite global minimum tax application

Vietnam is likely to remain attractive to foreign investors even after it began applying the global minimum tax last month, Mirae Asset Securities Vietnam (MAVN) says in a strategy report.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, February 5, 2024 | 4:21 pm GTM+7

Five most exported categories by Vietnamese selling partners on Amazon

Five most exported categories by Vietnamese selling partners on Amazon

Amazon Global Selling Vietnam has just released its 2023 Vietnam’s small and medium enterpirses (SMEs) Empowerment Report, detailing how the company’s investments, innovations and initiatives help SMEs across the country increase their product sales, build brands, and accelerate exports.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, February 5, 2024 | 1:38 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s strict drink driving rules dampen brewers' spirits

Vietnam’s strict drink driving rules dampen brewers' spirits

An unprecedentedly strict campaign against driving under the influence (DUI) launched in 2020 has sent alcoholic drinks sales as well as brewers’ earnings in Vietnam plunging.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, February 5, 2024 | 11:14 am GTM+7

No massive improvements expected for real estate market in 2024

No massive improvements expected for real estate market in 2024

It is a common view among many real estate experts that challenges will remain for the realty market in 2024.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Sun, February 4, 2024 | 7:27 pm GTM+7

Vietnam coffee sector battles through highs and lows in 2023

Vietnam coffee sector battles through highs and lows in 2023

Global coffee prices increased in 2023, but traders and exporters endured a stressful year, and international buyers now recognize that Vietnamese robusta supplies are no longer limitless, writes Phan Minh Thong, general director of Phuc Sinh Group, a leading coffee exporter in Vietnam.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Sun, February 4, 2024 | 3:02 pm GTM+7

VND/USD exchange rate expected to rise following Fed decision

VND/USD exchange rate expected to rise following Fed decision

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged has eased the USD price decline in Vietnam and some analysts expect it to increase again in the near future.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Sat, February 3, 2024 | 9:46 am GTM+7

Rising FDI inflows to further boost Vietnam’s domestic activities: UOB

Rising FDI inflows to further boost Vietnam’s domestic activities: UOB

An increase in both actual and registered foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2023 will further boost Vietnam’s domestic activities in the quarters ahead including construction and employment, said researchers at Singapore-headquartered bank UOB.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, January 29, 2024 | 2:46 pm GTM+7

Vietnam should resolve ‘excessive money and lackluster capital’ paradox: expert

Vietnam should resolve ‘excessive money and lackluster capital’ paradox: expert

To achieve the 2024 growth target in a challenging, uncertain environment, Vietnam must resolve the paradox of "excessive money and lackluster capital" in the economy, said Tran Dinh Thien, former director of the Vietnam Institute of Economics.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, January 29, 2024 | 8:25 am GTM+7

Domestic cash flow to lead Vietnam stock market in 2024: broker

Domestic cash flow to lead Vietnam stock market in 2024: broker

Cash flow into Vietnam's stock market in 2024 will be more stable than in 2023, with domestic investors expected to be the main source thanks to low interest rates, according to An Binh Securities JSC (ABS).

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Sun, January 28, 2024 | 10:01 am GTM+7

Job market reflects cautious sentiment among businesses in 2024

Job market reflects cautious sentiment among businesses in 2024

Employers in Vietnam remain cautious about hiring new staff in 2024, with about one-third of companies surveyed saying they will maintain their current employee numbers, write Adecco analysts in their newly-released Vietnam salary guide 2024.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Sat, January 27, 2024 | 7:00 am GTM+7