US businesses are taking the lead in the new wave of investment into Vietnam

Mr. Loc said that up to 150 Vietnamese companies accompanied the President to the US and this was a message showing Vietnam’s desire to strengthen economic relations with the US. The visit is hoped will contribute to promote the investment wave of the US into Vietnam. That’s why the Vietnamese mission spent a lot of time meeting with American CEOs and groups.

Vietnam's real estate construction boom

Rising affluence in Vietnam has led to an increasing demand for residential and commercial infrastructure. And this is fuelling a boom in its construction and real estate industry.

Korea property firm to pitch Vietnam projects to investors

CB Richard Ellis Korea, an arm of US property consultant CB Richard Ellish Group, has signed a deal with a Vietnamese construction firm to find investors for its projects.

IndoChina Capital buys $160 mln stake in Vietnam property firm

Under a deal signed recently, IndoChina has bought 20 percent for $100 million in Hoang Quan Corporation, and another 20 percent for $60 million in Hoang Quan Mekong Consulting, Trading and Service Real Estate Co.

Vietnam among emerging stars to challenge booming economies

The paper highlighted that Vietnam's economic growth is close to rivaling that of China and India, with projected expansion of 8 percent a year for the next five years. Its stock market is up a spectacular 500 percent since 2003 and 95 percent over the past year.

Vietnam has turned the green light on, allowing foreign bankers to set up 100% foreign owned entities in Vietnam.

Under the WTO commitments, foreign bankers can set up 100% foreign owned entities in Vietnam since April 1, 2007. State officials said that the circular guiding the bank licensing will be enacted soon.

Gsm Property firm plans $600mil IPO Vietnam

"We believe that Vietnamese and Cambodian real estate fundamentals now offer extremely attractive opportunities for investors."

Vietnam real estate market focuses on wealthy

VietNamNet Bridge – In the first quarter of 2007, US$406 million was poured into hotel and tourism projects, accounting for one-fifth of the total capital of newly licenced projects, according to the Foreign Investment Department under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnam Property - To the next level

This is also behind the confidence that Vietnam’s 2007 foreign direct investment (FDI) result may exceed the expectations of many. The initial target set by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) for registered FDI of around $12 billion was mostly for orientation. “A higher figure is indeed feasible and achievable,” agrees Ms McConnell. “Most of the betting is on a figure between $12 and $15 billion.”

Vietnam real estate - HO CHI MINH CITY

On the surface, Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City as it is now officially called, could double for any of Southeast Asia's prosperous mega-cities -- Hong Kong, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur

Vietnam Property Sees New Golden Age

Vietnam's real estate market as forecasted by both domestic and foreign investors, is in its "golden age" as it still ...

AMP plans vietnam real estate fund

Australia's AMP Capital Investors, which is managing funds totaling US$107bil, plans to join hands with fund manager Courtland Partners and Celadon International to establish a US$250-mil fund to invest in Vietnam's realty sector.

Int’l expo highlights realty opportunities

An international exhibition on Vietnam’s real estate, opened yesterday for four days in Phu Tho Sports Stadium in HCMC’s District 11, brings financiers and developers together and offer opportunities for market players, the organizer said.

Vietnam seeks Saudi Arabian investment

Vietnamese authorities will create favorable conditions for Saudi Arabian businesses to invest in the country, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has affirmed.

Savills jumps into Vietnam’s real estate market

Savills, one of the world’s leading real estate group, has announced its investment in Chesterton Petty Vietnam.