By Ngoc Mai
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Vietnam’s market for luxury departments appeal to Chinese investors
MarketThe Hanoitimes - In 2018, only 23% of luxury homes were sold to locals, outpaced by Chinese, while South Koreans and Hong Kong (China) residents followed closely behind.
![UAE’s wealth fund IDC plans large-scale resort project in Vietnam](https://cdn1z.reatimes.vn/zoom/264_165/mediav2/media_old/media/uploaded/101/2019/03/29/uaes-wealth-fund-idc-plans-large-scale-resort-project-in-vietnam.jpg)
UAE’s wealth fund IDC plans large-scale resort project in Vietnam
PolicyThe Hanoitimes - UAE has high demand for foreign workers and seeks cooperation in taking Vietnamese people to work in UAE, especially in the fields of tourism and hospitality, the governmental portal reported.
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Ho Chi Minh City invites foreign investments in 255 infrastructure projects
InvestmentThe Hanoitimes - In 2018, Ho Chi Minh City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanded 8.3%, making up 24.16% of Vietnam’s GDP, the highest rate so far.
![Warburg Pincus plans acquisition of Vietnam’s Grand Ho Tram Strip casino resort](https://cdn1z.reatimes.vn/zoom/264_165/mediav2/media_old/media/uploaded/101/2019/03/28/warburg-pincus-plans-acquisition-of-vietnams-grand-ho-tram-strip-casino-resort.jpg)
Warburg Pincus plans acquisition of Vietnam’s Grand Ho Tram Strip casino resort
ProjectsThe Hanoitimes - In 2017, analysts at Union Gaming Securities Asia estimated the gross gaming revenue of the Vietnam’s casino marketing at as much as US$1.2 billion.
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Da Nang’s growing popularity attracts major hotel brands
MarketThe Hanoitimes - French hotel group Accor and US Marriott are increasing presence in the city.