Binh Dinh province okays investment plans for two to-be-auctioned projects totaling $314 mln

Binh Dinh province okays investment plans for two to-be-auctioned projects totaling $314 mln

The Binh Dinh Economic Zone Administration (BEZA) has approved the investment plans for two to-be-auctioned projects covering nearly 70 hectares in the Nhon Ly-Cat Hai beach tourist area in Quy Nhon town, said its head Dang Vinh Son.

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

Retail electricity prices not keeping pace with market developments: parliament

Retail electricity prices not keeping pace with market developments: parliament

Vietnam’s current retail electricity price mechanisms do not reflect fuel costs, supply and demand in a timely manner, according to a National Assembly committee report.

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

Improved financial reporting can drive more money into Vietnam stock market

Improved financial reporting can drive more money into Vietnam stock market

The peak season for firms releasing their regular financial reports is a key time for investors to access information about businesses and make their investment decisions.

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

Vietnam growth pace accelerates in Q2

Vietnam growth pace accelerates in Q2

Vietnam’s economy expanded by 4.14% in the second quarter from a year ago, despite slowing global demand for imports, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said on Thursday.

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

62% of Vietnam consumers cut non-essential spending: PwC

62% of Vietnam consumers cut non-essential spending: PwC

Vietnamese consumers have drastically adjusted their spending behaviors, with 62% in a new PwC survey “holding back” on non-essential spending amid the globally rising cost of living.

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

Report on FDI in Vietnam: challenges, opportunities in green growth, digitalization

Report on FDI in Vietnam: challenges, opportunities in green growth, digitalization

The annual report on FDI in Vietnam 2022 published by the Vietnam Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) highlights the need to lure FDI into green growth and digital transformation.

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

Business leaders confident of Vietnam's 2023 prospects but need to keep watchful eye: PwC

Business leaders confident of Vietnam's 2023 prospects but need to keep watchful eye: PwC

CEOs in Asia Pacific remain bullish about Vietnam’s economic growth in 2023, projected up to 7.2%, according to PwC, despite the global downturn.

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

Vietnam interest rates likely to decline by year-end

Vietnam interest rates likely to decline by year-end

Interest rates in Vietnam are expected to decrease in late 2023 as the U.S. dollar price would fall and Vietnam's monetary policy moves towards supporting growth, according to Bao Viet Securities JSC.

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

26% of Vietnam investors make portfolio changes due to inflation: Standard Chartered

26% of Vietnam investors make portfolio changes due to inflation: Standard Chartered

In 2022, 26% of Vietnamese investors made new decisions for their portfolios while 25% spent less on their investment decisions because of inflation pressure, according to a new Standard Chartered report.

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

Vietnam fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia

Vietnam fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia

Vietnam is the fastest expanding digital economy in Southeast Asia, crossing Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, says a report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

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

VietinBank, Novaland unit lead September corporate bond issuance

VietinBank, Novaland unit lead September corporate bond issuance

Vietnam’s corporate bond market saw 25 private placement issuances and one public offering in September, led by VietinBank, property developer Nova Thao Dien, and Masan Group.

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

Vietnam 10th largest consumer market by 2030: HSBC

Vietnam 10th largest consumer market by 2030: HSBC

Vietnam will become the 10th largest consumer market in the world by 2030, with its speed of growth the fourth highest, according to an HSBC report released Tuesday.

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