91% of German firms plan Vietnam expansion

91% of German firms plan Vietnam expansion

Up to 91% of German companies in Vietnam intend to expand their investments while 57% are seeking new and additional suppliers here as they diversify their supply chains, said Marko Walde, chief representative of AHK (the German Chamber of Commerce) in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.

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

Vietnam property developers face steeper path to growth: S&P Global

Vietnam property developers face steeper path to growth: S&P Global

Property developers in Vietnam and Indonesia are going to face various hurdles in the next 12 months, including funding and regulatory issues, according to a new S&P Global Ratings report.

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

Mitsui Sumitomo, Hillridge offer insurance backing to Vietnam farmers

Mitsui Sumitomo, Hillridge offer insurance backing to Vietnam farmers

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group (MSIG) Vietnam and Australian insurtech startup Hillridge on Tuesday inked a partnership that sees the latter enter Vietnam's agricultural insurance sector with a new product that will protect farmers from the risks of drought.

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

Real estate companies face high bankruptcy risks: top developer Vinhomes

Real estate companies face high bankruptcy risks: top developer Vinhomes

Vietnam’s government should take prompt action in removing obstacles in legal procedures and credit access in the property sector to help the ailing industry recover as realty enterprises face high risks of bankruptcy, Vinhomes chairman Pham Thieu Hoa said Friday.

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

Greater HCMC housing market at risk of freezing: consultancy DKRA

Greater HCMC housing market at risk of freezing: consultancy DKRA

The residential housing market in Ho Chi Minh City and nearby areas in the third quarter of 2022 saw drastic decreases in both supply and demand due to interest rate hikes and the government’s tightened credit control, according to DKRA Vietnam.

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

Corporate bond market collapse unlikely: experts

Corporate bond market collapse unlikely: experts

Bond default risk in Vietnam is still low, Vietnamese experts said Tuesday amid fears of a corporate bond market collapse.

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

Vietnam yet to record monkeypox cases, but high risk projected

Vietnam yet to record monkeypox cases, but high risk projected

Although no cases of monkeypox had been recorded in Vietnam as of July 24, the risk of this disease entering the country is very high, according to experts.

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

WB recommends path for Vietnam to address climate risks

WB recommends path for Vietnam to address climate risks

The World Bank’s Country Climate and Development Report for Vietnam underscores the urgency of adaptation to climate change, combined with policies and public and private investments to reduce the carbon intensity of growth.

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

Hung Yen golf course faces objections over historical relic impact

Hung Yen golf course faces objections over historical relic impact

The Song Hong golf course project by Red River in Hung Yen province should be scrapped due to adverse effects on a local historical relic site, environment, and livelihoods, analysts said.

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

Thach Khe iron mine project must be scrapped: experts

Thach Khe iron mine project must be scrapped: experts

The gigantic Thach Khe mining project in Ha Tinh should be abandoned as it would seriously damage the environment and impact local living conditions, a former top leader of the central province said.

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