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

Legal framework should be upgraded for circular economy development: experts

Legal framework should be upgraded for circular economy development: experts

Vietnam should upgrade its legal framework to facilitate the development of a circular economy, experts and business representatives said at the debut of a book published by The Investor.

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

US firm plans $100 mln expansion of sustainable aquaculture project in central Vietnam

US firm plans $100 mln expansion of sustainable aquaculture project in central Vietnam

Massachusetts-based Australis Aquaculture will sign an MoU with Khanh Hoa province to invest an additional $100 million to expand sustainable aquaculture operations in Van Phong Bay.

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

World Bank arm IFC pledges $1.9 bln to Vietnam in fiscal year 2023

World Bank arm IFC pledges $1.9 bln to Vietnam in fiscal year 2023

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private-sector investment arm, made total commitments of $1.9 billion in Vietnam in fiscal year 2023 ending June 30, the IFC announced on Wednesday.

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

Singapore firms to develop smart energy solutions in southern Vietnam

Singapore firms to develop smart energy solutions in southern Vietnam

Two Singaporean businesses – Frasers Property Vietnam and the SP Group – will jointly develop integrated smart, clean energy solutions for the Binh Duong Industrial Park in southern Vietnam.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Swiss fund responsAbility provides $20 mln to Vietnam renewable firm

Swiss fund responsAbility provides $20 mln to Vietnam renewable firm

Swiss fund for sustainable development responsAbility will provide $20 million to Vietnam’s Copper Mountain Energy Solar (CME Solar), the latter announced on Wednesday.

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

Vietnam needs to brace for sustainable tourism, new tech trends: travel platform Traveloka

Vietnam needs to brace for sustainable tourism, new tech trends: travel platform Traveloka

Caesar Indra, president of Traveloka, a leading travel platform in Southeast Asia, shares with The Investor the significance of Vietnam’s ability to boost sustainable tourism and provide end-to-end technology solutions for a new age of travel as technology open doors to modern-day travel aspirations.

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

Vietnam holds tremendous opportunities for property investors: Keppel executive

Vietnam holds tremendous opportunities for property investors: Keppel executive

Vietnam offers tremendous opportunities for real estate investors as the country continues to undergo rapid urbanization, underpinned by economic growth and an expanding middle class, and coupled with improved infrastructure networks, said Joseph Low, president of Keppel Land Vietnam.

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

Powering faster energy transition

Powering faster energy transition

Christian Deseglise, HSBC’s Group head of sustainable infrastructure and innovation, leads the bank’s global efforts in Just Energy Transition Partnerships, or JETPs, with Indonesia and Vietnam. He explains why they are powerful tools for decarbonization.

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

Koina rides Vietnamese wave of eco-friendly agriculture promotion: chairman

Koina rides Vietnamese wave of eco-friendly agriculture promotion: chairman

Koina, a data-driven farm-to-business agriculture technology start-up in Vietnam, is working to help improve the domestic supply chain as the government encourages green and sustainable agriculture. Koina co-founder and chairman Nguyen Tran Thi talks to The Investor about the platform’s journey.

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

Vietnam commercial real estate goes green: Knight Frank

Vietnam commercial real estate goes green: Knight Frank

Vietnam’s commercial realty sector is rapidly embracing environmental measures and certifications in the construction of new buildings and retrofitting existing buildings to meet multinational tenants’ demands, property consultancy Knight Frank said Wednesday.

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

EU urges Vietnam to promote green exports under free trade pact

EU urges Vietnam to promote green exports under free trade pact

The European Union expects Vietnam to promote green export initiatives in taking advantage of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, a senior EU trade official said Monday.

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

Triple helix collaboration crucial for circular economy growth: expert

Triple helix collaboration crucial for circular economy growth: expert

Developing a circular economy in Vietnam requires concerted interactions between the government, enterprises, and relevant stakeholders, a Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) economist said Wednesday.

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

Danish firms eye low emission agri investments in Vietnam

Danish firms eye low emission agri investments in Vietnam

Thirteen Danish agri-food businesses are visiting Vietnam in search of investment opportunities in sustainable agricultural production aimed at supplying both local and regional markets.

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

Vietnam reaffirms commitments to develop blue, sustainable oceans

Vietnam reaffirms commitments to develop blue, sustainable oceans

Vietnamese representatives reaffirmed their country’s commitments to develop blue and sustainable oceans when attending the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Lisbon from June 27 to July 1.

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