The Netherlands, the biggest EU investor in Vietnam, is seeking to venture further into the country’s burgeoning aviation sector to cash in on growing demands amid the upcoming enforcement of the landmark EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Dutch aviation firms see a wide selection of opportunities in Vietnam Last week, a group of more than 70 enterprises from the Netherlands gathered at the Vietnam-Netherlands Business Forum to work with Vietnamese partners on the possibility of co-operating in a number of sectors of their expertise, including aviation. The gathering took place in the framework of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s Hanoi visit on April 9. “I see a lot of opportunities for Dutch firms in the aviation sector, including airport development and infrastructure projects. Our company is seeking to work with VATM and ACV in increasing airspace capacity and air traffic control, while planning to seek for Vietnamese partners to join aviation projects … [Read more...] about Dutch firms seek business and investment opportunities in Vietnam’s aviation
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MoT to introduce investment opportunities for North South Expressway
The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport (MoT) will hold an investment promotion conference next week to introduce investment opportunities in the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway project in the 2017-2020 period. The Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway will be 654 kilometres long, offering plenty of opportunities for numerous investors During the event on April 19, the MoT will provide an update on related regulations and the progress of this particular eastern section of the North-South Expressway. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment and business opportunities for enterprises, as well as financial and credit institutions and the regulations and procedures related to investor pre-qualification will also be explained. Also on the occasion, the MoT will review the infrastructure investment landscape in Vietnam and flag upcoming opportunities for enterprises. The Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway project comprises of 11 section … [Read more...] about MoT to introduce investment opportunities for North South Expressway
48 Japanese businesses seek investment opportunity in HCMC
Around 48 Japanese enterprises and 100 Vietnamese companies operating in the fields of baby products, kitchen utensils, household appliances, cosmetics, stationery... attended in the event. The Japanese businesses appreciated Vietnam’s economic development as well as consumption demand of Vietnamese people for food safety adding those are reason Japanese companies continue to seeking investment and cooperation opportunities in the country. Representative of JETRO in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Koji Takimoto said that the enterprises are working on plan to build the factories in Vietnam in order to reduce the cost. BY XUAN MINH- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about 48 Japanese businesses seek investment opportunity in HCMC
$20 trillion climate investment opportunities found in Asian cities
IFC’s report entitled Climate Investment Opportunities in Cities analyses cities’ climate-related targets and action plans in six regions, identifying opportunities in priority sectors such as green buildings, public transportation, electric vehicles, waste, water, and renewable energy. It highlights the innovative approaches that cities already use – such as green bonds and public-private partnerships – to attract private capital and build urban resilience. Investment potential in cities in East Asia-Pacific and South Asia, accordingly, are estimated at $17.5 trillion and $2.5 trillion across the six priority sectors, totalling $20 trillion to 2030. It says with its plans, policies, and projects, the Asia-Pacific region has the highest climate smart investment potential of any region in the world, with by far the biggest opportunity in green buildings, estimated at $17.8 trillion by 2030. With more than half of the world’s population currently living in … [Read more...] about $20 trillion climate investment opportunities found in Asian cities
Italian firms updated on investment opportunities in Vietnam
President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICHAM) Michele D’Ercole addresses the workshop in Rome on November 9 (Photo: VNA) Rome (VNA) – Investment chances in Vietnam, especially once the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) takes effect, were introduced to Italian entrepreneurs at a workshop in Rome on November 9. President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICHAM) Michele D’Ercole and ICHAM Executive Director Pham Hoang Hai informed local investors about Vietnam’s economy at present, including the positive economic growth and foreign investment attraction. Participants were provided with concrete information about the fields Vietnam is prioritising while Italy holds strength in, along with cooperation prospects and investment chances once the EVFTA is ratified and comes into force. They were also given details of Vietnam’s investment attraction policies and procedures. ICHAM President Michele D’Ercole … [Read more...] about Italian firms updated on investment opportunities in Vietnam