Uniqlo enters Vietnam, Southeast Asia's growth engine
MarketChairman Yanai calls country 'land of promise' as sales and manufacturing hubs.
Majority of China’s Hong Kong firms choose Vietnam as first destination in SEA
InvestmentMore than 70% of businesses from Hong Kong (China) have selected Vietnam as the first destination in the Southeast Asian region to open factories, according to a recent survey by Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).
The what and why of investing in Vietnam
InvestmentOnce among the smaller economies in ASEAN, Viet Nam has emerged as a dynamic country poised for economic modernisation and is participating actively in competitive, export-oriented and service industries.
Logistics in Southeast Asia: what's behind the boom?
InvestmentDeveloping markets in Southeast Asia are attracting industrial property investors to new growth opportunities.
Tay Ninh inaugurates largest solar power project in Southeast Asia
ProjectsDau Tieng solar power complex, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, was inaugurated in the southern province of Tay Ninh on September 7.
Japan’s retailer Takashimaya eyes expansion in Vietnam, halt operations in China
InvestmentJapanese retailer Takashimaya has recently announced its decision of pulling out of China. Their Ho Chi Minh City store, which opened in 2016, will be expanded to carry more items for families, while another outlet in Vietnam is on the cards.
Vietnam named among Apple’s favorites for smartphone diversification from China
InvestmentThe US tech giant is believed to ask its major suppliers to evaluate the cost implications of shifting 15% to 30% of their production capacity from China to Southeast Asia as it prepares for a fundamental restructuring of its supply chain.
Why is Vietnam a promising industrial and logistics hub?
InvestmentVietnam has gathered momentum over the past few years to establish itself as the production hub for Southeast Asia (SEA) and now offers a viable alternative for companies looking to establish their operations outside of China, JLL stated.
S. Korea SK Group chips US$1 billion buying Vingroup shares
InvestmentSouth Korean SK Group starts to expand its presence in Southeast Asia and purchase Vingroup’s 154.3 million shares through private placement and others 51.4 million shares from Vingroup’s retail arm VinCommerce, totaled VND23.3 trillion, roughly US$1 billion. Deal to come under a strategic partnership signed on May 16.
Vietnamese real estate market is attractive to the Japanese
MarketThe real estate market in Vietnam is the most attractive in Southeast Asia and is poised to become the number one investment channel, said Yoshinori Nakata, director of Japan’s Global Link Cooperative. However, more information is needed to truly boost investment.
