Trump’s election unlikely to derail Vietnam’s healthy economic trajectory: VinaCapial

Trump’s election unlikely to derail Vietnam’s healthy economic trajectory: VinaCapial

The much-discussed impact of Trump’s election to economies around the world is overestimated and there is no risk that Trump’s election will derail Vietnam’s healthy economic trajectory, according to fund manager VinaCapital.

Economy - Fri, November 8, 2024 | 10:23 am

Vietnam central bank likely to raise interest rates in Q2 next year: StanChart

Vietnam central bank likely to raise interest rates in Q2 next year: StanChart

The Vietnamese central bank is forecast to lift interest rates by 50 basis points in Q2/2025 due to a pickup in inflation, a Standard Chartered economist has said.

Economy - Tue, November 5, 2024 | 2:01 pm

Fed rate cuts, upgrading efforts to lure foreign investors back into Vietnam stock market: VinaCapital

Fed rate cuts, upgrading efforts to lure foreign investors back into Vietnam stock market: VinaCapital

The U.S. Fed’s rate cut cycle and the Vietnamese government’s fresh efforts to upgrade the local stock market status are likely to bring foreign investors back into the stock market next year, according to VinaCapital.

Finance - Mon, November 4, 2024 | 11:42 am

Vietnam likely to grow 6.5% in 2024-2025: VinaCapital

Vietnam likely to grow 6.5% in 2024-2025: VinaCapital

VinaCapital, among the biggest foreign-run asset managers in Vietnam, has forecast the country’s economy to achieve 6.5% growth in both 2024 and 2025, with the composition of the expansion to change to more domestically driven factors next year.

Economy - Sat, November 2, 2024 | 2:00 pm

Southern Vietnam province completes site clearance for $3 bln LNG power project

Southern Vietnam province completes site clearance for $3 bln LNG power project

Long An province in southern Vietnam has completed site clearance for the Long An 1 and Long An 2 LNG-to-power project that has a combined investment of $3.13 billion and a capacity of 3,000 MW.

Energy - Thu, October 17, 2024 | 2:19 pm

International investor interest grows in Vietnam's clean energy, semiconductor sectors

International investor interest grows in Vietnam's clean energy, semiconductor sectors

International investor interest in Vietnam’s priority sectors of semiconductors, AI and clean energy is showing robust growth, says Don Lam, founding partner and CEO of VinaCapital Group.

Economy - Wed, October 9, 2024 | 9:40 pm

Fed’s rate cut a double-edged sword for Vietnam: VinaCapital

Fed’s rate cut a double-edged sword for Vietnam: VinaCapital

The U.S. Federal Reserve's (Fed) large rate cut, the first in four years, will bring about mixed impacts to Vietnam, according to leading asset management firm VinaCapital.

Economy - Sat, September 21, 2024 | 12:07 pm

Vietnam’s TNH Hospital Group okayed to raise foreign ownership cap to 70%

Vietnam’s TNH Hospital Group okayed to raise foreign ownership cap to 70%

TNH Hospital Group JSC, based in Vietnam’s northern province of Thai Nguyen, has received approval from the stock market watchdog to increase its foreign ownership limit (FOL) from 49% to 70%.

Finance - Thu, August 29, 2024 | 5:46 pm

VinaCapital-linked fund becomes major shareholder in Kido Group amid stock slump

VinaCapital-linked fund becomes major shareholder in Kido Group amid stock slump

Liva Holdings Limited, which is linked to leading Vietnam-focused fund management firm VinaCapital, has increased its holding in food manufacturer Kido Group to 5.95% to become a major shareholder amid its stock declines.

Companies - Wed, August 21, 2024 | 11:44 am

Southern Vietnam province announces further delay of 1,500-MW LNG-to-power project

Southern Vietnam province announces further delay of 1,500-MW LNG-to-power project

Long An province in the Mekong Delta has announced a further delay in the operation schedule of one of two LNG-to-power projects that have a capacity of 1,500 MW each.

Energy - Tue, August 13, 2024 | 5:15 pm

Central Vietnam city Danang shortens land lease period for coastal projects from 70 to 50 years

Central Vietnam city Danang shortens land lease period for coastal projects from 70 to 50 years

The central city of Danang has adjusted down land lease period for several coastal projects from 70 to 50 years, said Vo Nguyen Chuong, deputy director of the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Infrastructure - Sun, August 11, 2024 | 8:10 pm

Foreign holdings of Vietnamese shares hit decade-long low: VinaCapital

Foreign holdings of Vietnamese shares hit decade-long low: VinaCapital

Foreign investors’ holdings in Vietnam’s stock market has fallen to the lowest level in a decade after its latest selling spree, says leading asset management company VinaCapital.

Finance - Thu, August 1, 2024 | 2:44 pm

VinaCapital appoints new CIO after Andy Ho’s death

VinaCapital appoints new CIO after Andy Ho’s death

VinaCapital, one of Vietnam's leading multi-asset managers with $4 billion in assets under management, has announced the appointment of Alex Hambly as chief investment officer (CIO).

Companies - Tue, July 23, 2024 | 4:34 pm

Tourism recovery to add 1-plus ppts to Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth: VinaCapital

Tourism recovery to add 1-plus ppts to Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth: VinaCapital

After having boosted Vietnam’s GDP growth by more than four percentage points last year, a continued recovery of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam is expected to add more than one ppt to the country’s growth this year, said VinaCapital, a leading Vietnam-focused asset management firm.

Economy - Tue, June 25, 2024 | 12:14 pm