The global economy shows slow but stable growth, with ongoing challenges. Despite this, German businesses remain optimistic about Vietnam, with the AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2024 survey highlighting investor confidence in both business performance and Vietnam's strong macroeconomic growth.
Green manufacturing is now a necessity, as Vietnam's trade partners have imposed new requirements, requiring businesses to adopt green standards for exports.
Positive prospects of a stable manufacturing in 2025 are supported by supply chain diversification benefits from the “China +1” strategy, and Vietnam will continue to attract FDI inflows in the coming time.
Based on the Provincial Planning, Ben Tre is determined to develop industry both intensively and extensively. At the same time, the province promotes the development of coconut, seafood, energy, supporting and other potential industries into key industries.
With a total asset value of up to US$528 billion, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), a US global investment fund, assessed Vietnam as an attractive investment destination and affirmed that it would continue to expand its presence in the country.
CocoNext 2024, themed “Empowering Vietnamese Coconut Value Chain,” officially opened as part of the annual CocoNext International Coconut Conference, initiated by Betrimex and co-hosted with the Vietnam Coconut Association. The event featured innovative ideas and offered experiences through Betrimex’s creative exhibition spaces.
The Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Board officially launched Urban Railway Line No. 1, Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien route (Metro Line No. 1), marking a significant milestone in the city’s public transportation system. Following the ceremony at Ben Thanh Central Station, commuters experienced riding the first urban railway line of Ho Chi Minh City.
The Vietnam International Baby Products & Toys Expo (IBTE 2024), along with the Vietnam International Gift and Housewares Expo (IGHE 2024) officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). With an exhibition area of nearly 20,000 m², the event has attracted significant interest from the business community and visitors both domestically and internationally.
The International Bakery Show (VIBS 2024) take place from December 11 to 14, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
The global economy continues to experience sluggish yet stable growth, characterized by ongoing challenges and uncertainties. Amid these conditions, German businesses remain optimistic about the Vietnamese market.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund, administered by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, announced a landmark partnership to promote financial inclusion and access for MSMEs across the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration will leverage a US$ 5 million grant from the Mastercard Impact Fund to support up to US$ 1 billion of ADB financing to financial institutions for lending toward micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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