Other Briefings
Driving Growth: Business Opportunities in Vietnam’s North-South High-Speed Railway Project
We explain how Vietnam’s North-South high-speed railway project will upgrade its underdeveloped rail system and boost logistics performance.
Vietnam’s Top Investors and FDI Beneficiaries – January to November 2024
Vietnam’s top investors in 2024 (January-November) were Singapore with US$9.14 billion, followed by South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Japan, dominating 77 percent of total investments.
Vietnam-Singapore Partnership Advances with Focus on Sustainability, Investment, and Trade
Vietnam and Singapore seek to upgrade bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on sustainable economic cooperation, legislative collaboration, and emerging sectors like green logistics and clean energy.
Investing in Vietnam’s Modernizing Logistics Sector – New Publication Out
With its strategic geographic position, rapidly expanding industrial infrastructure, and government initiatives aimed at enhancing the logistics environment, Vietnam offers a wealth of opportunities for both domestic and international investors.
Nam Dinh Province Announces It Will Develop Two New Industrial Clusters
The Red River Delta province of Nam Dinh is set to expand its industrial landscape with the establishment of two new industrial clusters: Thang Cuong and My Thuan.
2024 Vietnam-South Korea Investment Forum Seeks Greater SME Engagement, R&D Collaboration
The Vietnam-South Korea Investment Cooperation Forum 2024 discussed expanding SME collaboration and integrating Vietnamese SMEs into global value chains. The Vietnamese government urged South Korean businesses to support this integration and establish R&D centers in Vietnam.
Vietnam-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Key Details
The Vietnam-UAE CEPA, Vietnam’s first FTA with an Arab country, fosters extensive bilateral cooperation and market access, covering 18 chapters, 15 annexes, and 2 bilateral letters.
Op-Ed: Trump 2.0 Will Benefit Vietnam – But Only if Trade Surpluses Avoid Populist Backlash
Marco Förster discusses how Vietnam could gain from U.S.-China tensions under a second Trump presidency, yet may risk setbacks if Trump’s populist policies target Vietnamese exports.
Vietnam’s Agri-Export Trade Soars in 2024, Showing Scope for Foreign Investment
Vietnam’s robust agri-export growth in 2024 highlights significant investment opportunities in agri-processing, AgriTech, cold chain logistics, digital transformation, and sustainable production zones, driven by rising global demand and strategic government support.
Vietnam Eases Foreign Access to Stock Market, Removes Pre-Fund Requirements for Stock Transactions
Effective November 2, Vietnam has eased foreign investor access to its stock market by eliminating the 100-percent pre-funding requirement for transactions. Going forward, securities companies must assess the payment risk of foreign institutional investors to determine the necessary funds when placing stock purchase orders.
