Foreign investors buy $33 mln worth of industrial park developer Idico’s shares since early this year

Foreign investors buy $33 mln worth of industrial park developer Idico’s shares since early this year

Foreign investors have net bought IDC shares of Vietnam’s leading industrial park developer Idico to the tune of VND846.9 billion ($33.3 million) since the beginning of this year, according to Vietcap Securities.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam real estate: big room for foreign businesses: Savills

Vietnam real estate: big room for foreign businesses: Savills

With advantages from macro factors and an attractive market across most real estate segments, Vietnam is still a promising destination for foreign investors despite current market woes, according to Savills Vietnam.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index gains for fourth consecutive week

VN-Index gains for fourth consecutive week

Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index increased 46.28 points to 1,258.28 from February 26 to March 1, marking its fourth consecutive week of gaining.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Pre-funding requirement to be eased for foreign stock investors

Pre-funding requirement to be eased for foreign stock investors

The Ministry of Finance will offer competent authorities a feasible solution to the pre-funding issue for investors, especially foreign ones, said Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi on Thursday.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam eyes FDI solution for real estate boost

Vietnam eyes FDI solution for real estate boost

The Vietnamese government has identified attracting more foreign direct investment as a solution to problems troubling the real estate sector.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam renewable power developers sell projects to foreign investors

Vietnam renewable power developers sell projects to foreign investors

In a recent wave of renewable energy investments in Vietnam, many domestic tycoons have registered large-scale projects and then quickly transferred stakes to foreign investors to take a fast profit.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sell Vietnamese stocks for 7 straight weeks

Foreign investors net sell Vietnamese stocks for 7 straight weeks

Foreign investors were net sellers on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) to the tune of VND2,692 billion ($111 million) in the December 18-22 week.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors’ strong selling pulls down VN-Index to two-week low

Foreign investors’ strong selling pulls down VN-Index to two-week low

Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index lost 13.43 points, or 1.19%, to 1,114.20 on Wednesday, the lowest since December 1, mainly due to the strong net selling of foreign investors.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index makes biggest gain in three weeks

VN-Index makes biggest gain in three weeks

Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index rose 18.33 points, or 1.66%, to 1,120.49 points Monday, marking its biggest gain since November 8.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam will not criminalize civil, economic violations: PM

Vietnam will not criminalize civil, economic violations: PM

Vietnam will not criminalize civil and economic violations but will seriously punish violators in order to ensure a transparent, fair, and sustainable business environment for foreign investors, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sell $50 mln on HCMC bourse in past trading week

Foreign investors net sell $50 mln on HCMC bourse in past trading week

Foreign investors were strong net sellers on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) to the tune of VND1.22 trillion ($50.15 million) during the trading week from November 6-10.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sellers for 3 weeks on Vietnam stock market

Foreign investors net sellers for 3 weeks on Vietnam stock market

Vietnam’s stock market has recorded foreign investors as net sellers over the past three weeks to the tune of VND3.11 trillion ($131.7 million) on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the country’s main bourse.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

New retail opportunities await foreign investors in Vietnam

New retail opportunities await foreign investors in Vietnam

Baker McKenzie partner Lan Phuong Nguyen outlines new retail opportunities for foreign investors in Vietnam thanks to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign drug firms expect further business improvements in Vietnam

Foreign drug firms expect further business improvements in Vietnam

Executives of foreign drug companies in Vietnam have proposed to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh legal and administrative improvements to make the market more attractive to foreign investors.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

IFC-backed SeABank seeks to sell shares to foreign investors

IFC-backed SeABank seeks to sell shares to foreign investors

Vietnam’s SeABank, in which International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested almost $400 million, will collect shareholders' opinions on approving its planned private placement of shares to foreign investors.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Investor sentiment improves as Vietnam stocks rally

Investor sentiment improves as Vietnam stocks rally

Shares in Vietnam experienced an uptrend during the week as pillar stocks were on the rise, driving up investor sentiment.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors net sell $69 mln in 5 sessions

Foreign investors net sell $69 mln in 5 sessions

Foreign investor selling put great pressure on the Vietnamese stock market in the last five sessions, with a total net selling value of up to VND1,619 billion ($69.24 million).

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index closes week in red

VN-Index closes week in red

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 0.29% Friday to close at 1,185.48 points due to surging selling pressure towards the end of the session.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index ends bearish streak amid low liquidity

VN-Index ends bearish streak amid low liquidity

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index climbed 1.68% to close at 1,188 points on Thursday, with liquidity on Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange at an 18-month low.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Korean investors keen on Vietnam golf market

Korean investors keen on Vietnam golf market

After many divestments from golf course projects in Vietnam due to the 1997-1998 regional economic crisis, foreign investors, especially South Koreans, are eager to return.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Global minimum tax workshop to help lure new foreign investors

Global minimum tax workshop to help lure new foreign investors

The Investor will host a workshop Tuesday on the "Global Minimum Tax" rule in the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) actions, which remain quite new to countries attractive among foreign investors.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Growing Vietnam M&A market dependent on capital flow, pandemic containment

Growing Vietnam M&A market dependent on capital flow, pandemic containment

Merger and Acquisition activities in Vietnam increased the most in a decade from 2007-2017 at a total scale of $10 billion.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Stocks fall for third consecutive session

Stocks fall for third consecutive session

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index has extended the bearish trend to the third consecutive session, losing nearly 11 points to close at 1,171.9 on Monday.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VN-Index dives to nine-month low

VN-Index dives to nine-month low

The Vietnamese stock market plunged deep on Monday, with VN-Index losing nearly 60 points to close at 1,269.62.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Insurer MIC raises foreign ownership cap to 100%

Insurer MIC raises foreign ownership cap to 100%

Vietnam’s Military Insurance Corporation (MIC) on Tuesday raised its foreign ownership cap from 49% to 100% in a fresh move to seek international investment and expertise.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7