As Việt Nam marks National Election Day and voters await the results, it's also a moment to reflect on the country's progress during this term. In recent years, Việt Nam has frequently made headlines as one of Southeast Asia's top destinations for foreign investment. This success has been driven by factors such as reduced administrative procedures and more attractive policies for investors.
The prolonged depreciation of the yen has left many Japanese companies undervalued, limiting their ability to invest overseas. At the same time, weaker valuations have made Japanese firms increasingly vulnerable to foreign acquisitions and takeovers.
Việt Nam and India's IT collaboration is part of a broader, rapidly expanding partnership, with total bilateral trade exceeding 16.5 billion USD by 2025. Both countries have highlighted the need to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030, with a strong focus on high technology and digital partnerships.
Việt Nam's stock market is increasingly reinforcing its role as a key medium and long-term capital channel for businesses, especially the private sector. The issue was highlighted at the conference "Private Sector in the Era of National Rise" held in Hà Nội on 6 May.
China's mainland property stocks listed in Hong Kong (China) have posted a sustained rally in recent days, driven by new real estate policies and improved transaction data.
Singapore is preparing to launch a new linkage to the US stock market that could reshape how companies go public. A dual-listing framework between the Singapore Exchange and the Nasdaq is expected to launch by mid-2026, allowing companies to reach investors in both markets simultaneously.
To meet the surging demand for capital, total investment will need to increase by an average of 16% per year. Meanwhile, there's ample room for expansion in Việt Nam’s capital market. With reforms underway and a potential upgrade on the horizon, the market is set to attract more stable, long-term global investment.