Melinh Point awarded highest attainable LEED certification (23/02/2024)
Frasers Property Vietnam (FPV) on February 22 announced that its commercial building in Ho Chi Minh City, Melinh Point, has received the highest attainable LEED Platinum certification in Operations and Maintenance v4.1 (O+M) from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

Citi recognised for landmark Vietnamese M&A deal (23/02/2024)
Citi led a transformational merger and acquisition (M&A) deal in the healthcare sector last year, in which Quadria Capital Investment Management and founding shareholders of FV Group sold their 100 per cent stake in FV to Singapore-based Thomson Medical Group Limited.

Vietnam becomes Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner (23/02/2024)
Vietnam became the 10th largest trading partner of Singapore in January, with two-way trade turnover reaching over 2.9 billion SGD (2.16 billion USD), up 18.08% over the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in the island nation.

HCM City Export Forum and Trade Fair slated for May 8-11 (23/02/2024)
The Ho Chi Minh City Export Forum and Fair 2024 will be held in the southern metropolis on May 8-11, the municipal Department of Industry and Trade announced on February 22.

Vietnam promotes economic, trade, investment cooperation with Central Asian countries (23/02/2024)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will take measures to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and five Central Asian countries (C5) of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Anticipated Improvement in Exports to the United States (23/02/2024)
In 2023, there was an 11.6% decline in exports to the United States compared to the corresponding period in 2022. Despite this setback, the United States maintains its status as Vietnam’s largest export market. As we step into 2024, various Vietnamese export sectors are optimistic and anticipate more positive signals from this substantial market.

VinFast to break ground for its integrated electric vehicle facility in India (22/02/2024)
Vietnam’s VinFast Auto has announced that it will break ground at its integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing site in Thoothukudi City, Tamil Nadu on February 25.

Cassava exports see record growth rate in January (22/02/2024)
Cassava recorded the strongest export growth rate in January, as Vietnam shipped 76,118 tonnes abroad, earning 19.9 million USD, up 369.6% month-on-month in volume and 340.8% in value, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam’s aquatic product exports expected to recover in 2024 (22/02/2024)
Vietnam’s aquatic product exports in January surged 60.8% year-on-year to 730 million USD, making a positive signal for the year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade.

Export recovery gains momentum (22/02/2024)
Vietnam’s exports are showing signs of recovery, driven by computer, electronics and smartphones, according to investment fund VinaCapital.

Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with French city in different fields (22/02/2024)
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang visited Grenoble city from February 17-20 as part of activities to enhance cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and French localities.

Vietnam’s aviation market to be on full recovery by year end (22/02/2024)
The Vietnamese aviation market is set to fully recover by the end of this year since the Asia-Pacific market warms up, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Experts optimistic about Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2024: British journal (22/02/2024)
The UK’s magazine The Banker has run an article highlighting optimistic opinions of experts on Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2024.

New resolution opens opportunities for logistics sector (22/02/2024)
At the beginning of 2023, Vietnam set its sights on becoming a high-income developed country, and the past year has demonstrated Ho Chi Minh City’s efforts to overcome challenges and reclaim its position as a regional economic powerhouse. Kiet Le, research lead, Manufacturing Group at Dezan Shira & Associates, shares his views on how the city can utilise its initiatives to make future breakthroughs.

Experts upbeat about real estate prospects (21/02/2024)
Experts from top real estate consulting companies in Việt Nam have expressed optimism about development prospects of the real estate market, particularly regarding the office and industrial segments.

Vietnamese construction firm wins bid for five projects in Kenya (21/02/2024)
The Hoa Binh Construction Group announced on February 19 that it has won bidding packages to develop five social housing projects worth 72 million USD in Kenya.

Land zoned for social housing expands to over 8,390ha: ministry (21/02/2024)
The land area zoned for social housing development has increased by 5,031ha from the 3,359ha reported in 2020, said the Ministry of Construction (MoC).

Vietnam Stock Exchange’s revenue down nearly 44% in 2023 (21/02/2024)
The Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) reported revenue of over 1.92 trillion VND (78.26 million USD) in 2023, down nearly 44% compared to the previous year.

How to grasp opportunities and challenges from major export markets (21/02/2024)
The EU and the United States will remain Vietnam’s major export markets in the year ahead, with plenty of opportunities to increase key export products again amid many challenges in which local businesses need to outline proper orientations aimed at dealing with future issues, according to forecasts made by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Phone and component exports surge during Tet (21/02/2024)
Phone and components recorded the largest export value of US$282.8 million during the first days of Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, according to statistics compiled by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.