Tapping into opportunities for martech in Vietnam

Tapping into opportunities for martech in Vietnam

Vietnam's marketing technology landscape is evolving rapidly, propelled by a niche group of "whale" users who are driving a large portion of in-app purchases.

Tasco and Geely launch joint venture for car assembly plant in Vietnam

Tasco and Geely launch joint venture for car assembly plant in Vietnam

This agreement marks a significant step forward in the collaboration between two major automotive companies from Vietnam and China.

Luxury apartment prices soar in Hanoi amid supply shortage

Luxury apartment prices soar in Hanoi amid supply shortage

The supply of luxury apartments in central Hanoi is becoming increasingly scarce, pushing starting prices to new highs.

Steam for girls: A journey of passionate and creative girls

Steam for girls: A journey of passionate and creative girls

The "Steam for girls 2024" competition provides a creative platform for Steam and an opportunity for students to connect with peers from various regions within Vietnam and internationally.

Politburo backs North-South high-speed railway proposal

Politburo backs North-South high-speed railway proposal

The Politburo on Wednesday supported a plan to invest in a high-speed railway along the country’s North-South axis, marking a crucial step for the multi-billion-dollar project aimed at boosting economic growth and infrastructure development.

Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates Japan-funded wastewater treatment plant

Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates Japan-funded wastewater treatment plant

Ho Chi Minh City has inaugurated the expanded Binh Hung wastewater treatment plant, now the largest facility of its kind in Vietnam.

Electric vehicle market faces growth hurdles

Electric vehicle market faces growth hurdles

Vietnam's electric vehicle market, holding just 15 per cent of the automotive market share, shows promise but faces significant challenges in scaling up due to infrastructure and regulatory obstacles.

Vietnam halves registration fees for locally produced cars

Vietnam halves registration fees for locally produced cars

The reduction aims to boost consumer spending for three months.

SuperPort Vietnam unveils new vision, targets net-zero emissions by 2040

SuperPort Vietnam unveils new vision, targets net-zero emissions by 2040

SuperPort Vietnam is set to become a multimodal logistics hub, linking China and Southeast Asia's freight networks with global markets.

TNH Hospital Group eyes major foreign investment to fuel ambitious expansion

TNH Hospital Group eyes major foreign investment to fuel ambitious expansion

Foreign capital is anticipated to aid TNH Hospital Group Joint Stock Company (TNH) in realizing its ambitious expansion plans.

Mcredit stumbles as rivals surge ahead in consumer finance boom

Mcredit stumbles as rivals surge ahead in consumer finance boom

While major consumer finance firms in Vietnam have reported strong growth, Mcredit posted an unexpected 87 per cent drop in profit for the first half of 2024.

Top firms leverage capital for long-term gains amid challenges

Top firms leverage capital for long-term gains amid challenges

Well-managed companies not only seek capital but also maximize their investments, creating a solid foundation for long-term growth.

Six pitfalls in organizational change: Insights from Digiworld

Six pitfalls in organizational change: Insights from Digiworld

Business leaders often stumble in managing organizational change, according to Digiworld's Vice President To Hong Trang, who cited the 5W1H formula as a framework.

Few countries are better placed than Vietnam for consistent robust growth

Few countries are better placed than Vietnam for consistent robust growth

Alex Hambly talks about investment opportunities in Vietnam following his appointment as chief investment officer (CIO) of VinaCapital.

The secret to employee retention

The secret to employee retention

Young leader of Timor-Leste: Vietnam offers valuable lessons for growth

Young leader of Timor-Leste: Vietnam offers valuable lessons for growth

Top banks set for credit expansion as growth battle heats up

Top banks set for credit expansion as growth battle heats up

VPBankS has identified four major commercial banks that meet the criteria for credit limit expansion.

Exchange rate eases after July peak

Exchange rate eases after July peak

The Vietnamese dong has strengthened against the U.S. dollar after hitting a peak in late July, with the exchange rate now at its lowest level in several months.

Deposit interest rates likely to rise slightly in second half

Deposit interest rates likely to rise slightly in second half

Vietnam's deposit interest rates may see a slight increase in the second half of the year as the economy shows clear signs of improvement, according to banking experts.

Investment hotspots: Where will capital flow in the second half of 2024?

Investment hotspots: Where will capital flow in the second half of 2024?

Experts are presenting numerous data points and a more optimistic outlook on the investment market for the remainder of 2024, as well as in the medium and long term.

Real estate bond market faces mounting pressure

Real estate bond market faces mounting pressure

Real estate sector bonds account for a major trunk of corporate bonds due for redemption this year.

Revitalizing Vietnam’s hospitality sector: A shift in branding

Revitalizing Vietnam’s hospitality sector: A shift in branding

Vietnam's hospitality industry is undergoing a major transformation with a brand repositioning strategy that emphasizes unique, sustainable, and community-focused experiences.

Hanoi’s apartment market surges as prices hit new heights

Hanoi’s apartment market surges as prices hit new heights

High demand and limited supply drive transactions in major urban areas despite soaring costs.

Real estate sector anticipates new investment wave

Real estate sector anticipates new investment wave

Despite the real estate market's lackluster performance, several companies are accelerating land acquisition efforts.

Savills: Home prices surge due to rising land compensation costs

Savills: Home prices surge due to rising land compensation costs

Hanoi is set to receive a significant future supply of over 100,000 apartments starting from 2025, a tenfold increase compared to the current availability.

Hanoi's apartment prices: When will they cool down?

Hanoi's apartment prices: When will they cool down?

Hanoi’s apartment prices are expected to continue rising until supply and legal bottlenecks are resolved, according to experts.