By Le Hoang/Saigontimes
Local realty market attractive to foreign investors
MarketVietnam is seen as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive real estate markets for foreign investors, so local property developers can easily seek partners through merger and acquisition (M&A) deals.
Long An has first high-rise factory cluster
ProjectsLong An Province’s first high-rise factory cluster was inaugurated on December 25 by Long Hau JSC.
HCMC’s property investment procedures discourage Japanese investors: JCCH
PolicyMany Japanese investors have had to carry out cumbersome legal procedures to invest in real estate projects in HCMC, resulting in delayed projects and substantial financial losses.
Investments of over VND3.7 trillion pledged for Nghe An
InvestmentSome VND3.759 trillion has been pledged to finance five projects in Nghe An Province, it was reported during a conference on promoting investment for the north-central locality.
Firms bemoan legal conflicts, delays in construction investments
PolicyComplex procedures and overlapping regulations have caused construction projects, including housing developments, to progress slowly, according to speakers at a seminar held on September 6.
Rising land rents make manufacturers’ life miserable
MarketConstant rises in land rents at industrial parks (IPs) lessen the chance for Vietnamese enterprises to build new factories or relocate their production facilities.
Experts discuss protecting and promoting Vietnam heritage
PolicyMore than 250 architects, developers and professionals attended a seminar in HCMC on April 12 to discuss the issue of balancing heritage preservation and modern development.
M&A makes up majority of foreign capital inflows
MarketHCMC - Some US$6 billion out of US$7.63 billion in foreign investment capital pledged to HCMC last year came from capital contributions, share acquisitions and purchases of stakes from domestic businesses.