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Ecosystem essential
Vietnam’s industrial real estate market is evolving well beyond traditional factory space as investor and tenant preferences evolve.
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Connectivity key
Better infrastructure and revitalized urban areas are tipped to drive growth in housing demand in Vietnam’s major cities, especially where public transport offers convenience.
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To reflect practical conditions
A number of amendments are contained within the draft revised Law on Housing, including rules on homeownership by foreign organizations and individuals.
Shifting to green economy
Mr. Nguyen Viet Long, Partner, Consulting, at Ernst & Young Vietnam Limited (EY Vietnam), tells VET’s Tung Duong that businesses should proactively adopt green transformation with clear strategies or risk missing opportunities and losing customers in the competitive business environment of today.(*)
Vietnamese enterprises need a development strategy
Vietnam may boast its share of corporate ‘giants’ but more is required of its business community to solidify the country’s presence domestically and overseas during industrialization and modernization.
FDI 9M hits highest level of the year
Additional FDI saw a surprising surge in September, driving total foreign investment in the first nine months to nearly $25 billion.
Concerns about corporate bond market
The concerns surrounding Vietnam’s corporate bond market must be remedied for it to properly act as a financing source.
Private investment in green growth encouraged
Mr. Thomas Jacobs, the International Finance Corporation (IFC)’s Country Manager for the Mekong Region - Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, tells VET’s Anh Nhi of the necessity for Vietnam to implement policy changes that promote private investment in the sectors of green growth and sustainable development.
Trade target for 2024 within reach
Vietnam’s trade performance will reach targets set for 2024 if existing trends continue over the remainder of the year.