Category Archives: Biz in Saigon

The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Committee has officially approved a proposal to establish the HCMC Venture Capital Fund (HVCF). The fund is designed to provide additional financial resources for innovative startups, foster scientific and technological development, and accelerate digital transformation within the city. It is expected to become a vital financial instrument in […]

1/ Registered FDI Drops 12.6% Year-on-Year in First Two Months According to the Statistics Bureau under the Ministry of Finance, realized Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam during the first two months of the year reached an estimated $3.21 billion, an 8.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This represents the highest level […]

Following a year of positive shifts across most segments, the residential real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and its neighboring provinces enters 2026 with an increasingly optimistic outlook. Primary supply is forecasted to improve significantly and demand is showing signs of recovery, even as price levels continue to reach new heights. According […]

1/ Vietnam FDI Surpasses 38 billion USD in 2025; Realized Capital Hits Five-Year High According to the General Statistics Office (GSO) under the Ministry of Finance, total registered Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Vietnam reached 38.42 billion USD as of December 31, 2025, marking a slight 0.5% increase year-on-year. Within this total, 4,054 new projects […]

Discussing the competitiveness of proposed International Financial Centers (IFCs) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Da Nang compared to global hubs, Dr. Nguyen Tu Anh, Director of Policy Research at VinUni University, stressed that Vietnam must clearly define, “What benefit do investors gain here?” and “Why choose Vietnam over Singapore?” The expert asserted that […]

Hanoi to host the Vietnamese inaugural edition of the world’s largest tech event next October following announcement during GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore KAOUN International & Vietnam National Innovation Center finalise partnership to deliver new markets, capital, talents, relationships & opportunities access through GITEX AI VIETNAM Hanoi, Vietnam – 24 April, 2025: Vietnam’s burgeoning […]

Vietnam continued to strongly attract FDI over the past 10 months. Total registered capital reached US$31.52 billion, marking a 15.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably, disbursed capital was estimated at US$21.3 billion, the highest level recorded in the last 5 years. According to the General Statistics Office (GSO) and the Ministry […]

1/ Attracts Over $26 Billion in FDI According to a report from the Statistics Department of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached $26.14 billion as of August 31, an increase of 27.3% compared to the same period last year. There were 2,534 new licensed projects with […]

Da Nang, Vietnam, 2025 – This Mid-Autumn Festival, Four Points by Sheraton Danang proudly debuts its very first mooncake collection “Danang Moonlight Voyage” – A poetic journey beneath the moonlight where memories and flavors entwine. Inspired by the ethereal beauty of Da Nang under the moonlit sky, each box is a tender tribute to the […]

Vietnam’s FDI Reaches Over $21.5 Billion in First Half In the first six months of the year, registered Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Vietnam’s manufacturing and processing sector hit nearly $12 billion, marking a 3.9% increase year-on-year. According to a report from the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Finance, this sector continues […]