Investment

HÀ NỘI — The agriculture sector in the first half of this year attracted about VNĐ11.4 trillion (US$491.3 million) to 11 new and existing projects processing farming products, according the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  … [Read more...] about Almost $500m invested in farm product processing industry in H1

By 2020, some 200km to 250km of main roads, drainage works, and concentrated waste water treatment with a capacity of 13,000m3/day to 14,000 m3/day, and other technical and social infrastructure for resettlement sites will be built in 16 coastal economic zones. … [Read more...] about PM approves $921m infrastructure investment for economic, industrial zones

Market research must also consider any delays in completing a transaction and obtaining an investment licence for a new project in the host country. If investing in a residential project, when to begin selling is the most important factor, as project delays can expose the investor to significant cyclical risks. However, for commercial projects, controlling long-term cash flow from 7-10 years makes it easier for investors to choose a reasonable time to divest, increase investment returns and minimise risks. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s real estate companies invest in foreign markets

New driving force for Vietnam-EU relations The European Parliament has ratified the EVFTA and the EVIPA. The ratification has opened up new horizons for more intensive, comprehensive and effective bilateral cooperation 30 years after the establishment of diplomatic ties. … [Read more...] about VN to issue lists of preferential tariffs under EVFTA

President Truong Tan Sang has made it clear that Vietnam stands ready to be the bridge for enhancing relations between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Austria, Armenia, Sudan and Congo. Receiving newly-appointed Ambassadors of Austria, Armenia, Sudan and Congo to Vietnam in Hanoi on August 27, President Sang pledged all possible support for the ambassadors to fulfill their assigned tasks. Time-honoured ties between Vietnam and the above-mentioned countries will be the firm foundation for them to boost trade and investment cooperation, he said. The president spoke highly of the outcomes of the agricultural cooperation among Vietnam, Sudan and Congo using the tripartite model under a programme of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), adding that Vietnam is willing to work with other countries in this field. He expressed his hope that the aforementioned countries will back Vietnam at … [Read more...] about President welcomes new Ambassadors