The VN-Index inched up by 3.36 points or .3 percent today to finish the session at 1,113.82, accordion to HoSE data. That said, most of the buying was done by local firms with foreign investors net-selling over US$30 million worth of stocks. Foreign investor trades on HoSE from November 13

Market demand, skilled labour shortages in Vietnam, key risks for German firms

the-shiv November 22, 2023

A lack of skilled labour and relatively low global market demand are key concerns for German investors in Vietnam, Germany Trade and Invest (AHK) has said. In its World Business Outlook Fall 2023 it also found firms weary of risks to supply chain disruptions (37 percent), economic policy (24 percent),

Lack of clear policy, pricing ‘undercutting investor confidence’ in Vietnam renewables: Bloomberg

the-shiv November 22, 2023

The Vietnam Business Forum’s Power and Energy Working Group has published a report in which they say that a lack of legal frameworks around renewable energy is causing problems for firms looking to develop the sector, Bloomberg is reporting. Specifically, the working group has called for clearer regulations around power

Vietnam’s oil, petrol imports top US$13 billion in first ten months of 2023

the-shiv November 22, 2023

Vietnam is becoming increasingly dependant on oil imports with 9.02 million tons imported in the first ten months of this year, an 11.6 percent increase over the same period last year, Vietnam Net is reporting. It also imported petrol products to the tune of 8.79 million tons. In contrast, over