July 13, 2024
Vietnam’s Vinfast delays North Carolina factory, status of tax incentives unknown
Of note, Vinfast was given a number of tax breaks and incentives by the North Carolina government to encourage its investment in the state. These amounted to a combined US$1.25 billion understanding that the firm would create 7,500 jobs and invest US$4 billion in its factory. This included US$325 million in funds provided up front for site preparation and the upgrade of infrastructure to service the plant, as well as training programs, with the rest tied to key milestones in construction and hiring. It’s not clear what will happen to these incentives in the context of the three year delay that has just been announced…
Finland’s PYN Elite fund names embattled Vietnam Airlines stock pick of the month
The fund doesn’t really give any clear reasons for making this call but does note that the government gave the airline an extension on a US$160 million loan. It should be noted, however, that this was to avoid insolvency with the airline currently operating on negative equity. It also should have been delisted from the HoSE years ago, however, the government intervened to stop that from becoming a reality. In light of this, naming Vietnam Airlines as the stock of the month is an interesting decision to say the least…
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