The recovery in tourist arrivals is expected to continue, adding more than 1 percentage point to Vietnam’s GDP growth this year, Michael Kokalari, a chartered financial analyst and chief economist at VinaCapital, has said.

Vietnam’s strong domestic-driven economic growth coupled with the strong resolve of its policy makers to maintain a stable economy will make the country an “economic safe haven” among emerging markets,

The stock market remains firmly on the growth path in the long term because of the country’s consistently strong economic growth, big foreign investment, attractive valuations, and the high earnings growth expected for listed firms.

The consortium proposed surveying four locations for an offshore wind power project in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province

DFJ VinaCapital Venture Investment has announced that it divested its entire 4.87% stake in Yeah1 Group Corporation (YEG).

Experts say Vietnam has the opportunity to attract more foreign portfolio investment as central banks are launching $6 trillion in quantitative easing programs in 2020.

A new wave of foreign direct investment driven by global uncertainty such as the US-China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic is imminent in Vietnam, 

Vietnam needs effective changes and reforms to attract more foreign portfolio investment, Andy Ho, chief investment officer of investment fund VinaCapital, has said.

Sticky projected prospects caused by the global health crisis among  Vietnam’s key trading partners are expected to hit the domestic economy this year with the manufacturing and processing sector, one of the key growth pillars, to be hit hardest.

While COVID-19 will have a negative impact on Vietnam's economic growth in 2020, it will boost the relocation of manufacturing facilities from China to Vietnam.

Many foreign businesses have come to explore the investment opportunities in Vietnam recently with the intention of investing or expanding operation in the country, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The country’s feed-in tariff has supported a boom for Vietnam’s solar sector, but now the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes a rate reduction in order avoid solar projects becoming a victim of their own success.

On his Twitter, Philipp Rösler showed a photo taken in front of a Hanoi fashion store with an attached note, ‘My friend said this store is like me: Made in Vietnam’.

VietNamNet Bridge - If businesses can successfully call for capital from investment funds, they can usually hope for a good ending, but in many cases, they end up with many problems.

Some foreign funds are leaving Vietnam after making huge profits from their investment deals, while others are entering the country to seek new opportunities.

Andy Ho, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer at VinaCapital, shares his views on the recent development of private equity investments in Viet Nam.

Mr. Don Lam, CEO and Founding Partner of VinaCapital, talked about its funds’ performance and expectations into the future.

A series of large state-owned conglomerates are being equitized, and the state is moving ahead with the plan to divest its shares in profitable enterprises. Many family-run businesses are calling for investment. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Private equity is an attractive investment in investors’ portfolio, but in many cases, investors may feel disappointed about the profits.