Swiss firms hopeful about Việt Nam's int’l financial centre

Winzenried described HCM City as a natural fit for an international financial centre, citing its strong regional connectivity, a young and energetic workforce, and an increasingly business-friendly environment that has attracted a wave of technology companies.

State minority ownership in equitised enterprises hinders growth

In equitised firms with under 36 per cent State ownership, Government-appointed representatives remain deeply involved in strategic decisions, particularly capital increases, infrastructure investments and structural overhauls, even though they lack controlling stakes. 

Việt Nam remains attractive to foreign investors despite tariff headwinds 

As long as the tariffs imposed by the US are no more than 10 per cent higher than those applied to regional competitors, Việt Nam’s pre-existing advantages, including workforce quality, competitive costs, favourable demographics, and strategic location, will continue to drive investor interest, VinaCapital said.

Việt Nam posts strongest first-half GDP growth in over a decade

Breaking down the GDP by sectors, agro-forestry-fishery expanded by 3.84 per cent, industry and construction by 8.33 per cent, and the services sector by 8.14 per cent, contributing 5.59 per cent, 42.4 per cent, and 52.21 per cent, respectively, to the overall growth.

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