Hanoi benefits from 11 major highways radiating across the country and Noi Bai International Airport supporting global trade. These infrastructural developments are set to further accelerate Hanoi’s industrial growth in the coming years.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a central feature of Vietnam's economic landscape, providing a mechanism for corporate restructuring, market consolidation, and foreign investment. Since the beginning of 2024, the M&A market in Vietnam has been characterized by steady growth and increased activity, despite challenges presented by global economic uncertainty. This article explores the overall situation of M&A in Vietnam, the key sectors driving these activities, and notable cases in 2024

The market for eco-industrial parks (EIPs) in Vietnam is gaining traction as the country seeks to balance rapid industrialization with environmental sustainability. Driven by increasing awareness of environmental issues and government support, several eco-industrial parks have been established, particularly in key regions like the Southeast and the Red River Delta. The Vietnamese government has integrated EIPs into its national strategies, emphasizing green growth and sustainable development

According to data from the Foreign Investment Agency, foreign investors registered over 20 billion USD in Vietnam in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period last year.

In recent years, Binh Duong and Da Nang have continued to solidify their positions as top destinations for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam, demonstrating significant growth and resilience even amid global economic challenges.

In June 2024, many important economic, political, and investment events took place in Vietnam, such as President Putin's state visit to Vietnam, the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line about to be put into operation, and Foxconn investment in a circuit boards factory in Vietnam. Let's look back at 10 outstanding events in June 2024 selected by B&Company

Mr. Tsuno Motonori (currently a senior advisor of B&Company, former chief representative of JICA in Vietnam) gave a speech about “Assessment of Japanese ODA to Vietnam and challenges”

Japan used to rank first in terms of FDI in Vietnam, however, in recent years, Japan has been overtaken by South Korea and China is closing in behind. By using B&Company's database, we analyzed the presence of Japanese companies in Vietnam in term of revenue and revenue performance relative to the amount invested. The results showed that Japan was lagging behind other countries such as South Korea, Singapore, and China in their presence in Vietnam

In 2010, Vietnam's GDP was one-38th of Japan's. By 2020, it was about 14 times higher, and by 2022, it will be closer to 12 times higher. This time, we decided to compare this in terms of “growth”. This is because “how new demand will be created” is often more important when companies consider their future activities.