Some 2,800 new units were launched in the resort real estate segment in the second quarter, an eight-fold increase from the first and mostly concentrated in a few locations. They are part of seven projects, the Vietnam Association of Realtors said in a report. In the entire first half 3,100 …
Read More »Japanese flour producer Nippn eyes Vietnam factory
Japanese flour producer Nippn plans to invest in a factory near Ho Chi Minh City, its third facility in Southeast Asia. The facility, to be completed by 2027, will be capable of making 4,300 annual tons of premix used to make batter for fried foods and baked goods, according to …
Read More »SeABank reports 61% jump in profits
SeABank’s profits soared by 61% year-on-year to VND3.24 trillion (US$128 million) in the first half of the year. Its operating income went up by 43% to VND6.01 trillion, the lender said in a press release. Deposits rose by 59% to VND20.04 trillion. The bank managed to keep bad debts at …
Read More »Villas, townhouses under $200K disappearing in HCMC
HCMC will not have low-rise properties priced under VND5 billion ($200,000) by 2026 as supply dwindles, according to a recent report. In fact, only 10% of such properties would be priced under VND10 billion by then, property consultancy Savills Vietnam said in a note on the HCMC market. “With limited …
Read More »I find it difficult to buy a home on a $4K monthly income
My husband and I can save at most VND500 million (US$19,740) per year, but I fear this is not enough to buy a 70-square-meter apartment within the next 10 years. We have two children and our total monthly income is around VND100 million (US$3,950). We live a basic lifestyle that …
Read More »Techcombank reports substantial profit in H1 2024, record high CASA balance
Techcombank (HoSE: TCB) announced its business results for the first half of 2024. The pre-tax profit for Q2 reached VNĐ7.8 trillion, up 38.5 per cent year-on-year, bringing the cumulative six-month pre-tax profit to VNĐ15.6 trillion, a 38.6 per cent increase compared to the first half of 2023. Techcombank’s headquarter in …
Read More »Greater Bay Area Primary Residential Transactions Rebounded in June as Market Cooling Measures Eased
Greater Bay Area Primary Residential Transactions Rebounded in June as Market Cooling Measures Eased Investment Market Driven by SOEs and Private Investors, Logistics Sector to Remain the Focus The central government’s introduction of the supportive “517” policy in May 2024 prompted Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities to implement a range …
Read More »The Inaugural “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season Officially Launched
The Inaugural “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season Officially Launched SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – On July 6, the inaugural “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season officially kicked off, welcoming global travelers to enjoy a spectacular summer at the Bund. Shanghai is a key gateway for …
Read More »Samsung Singapore Opens Three New Samsung Experience Stores
Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced that it has partnered with OTTNO, an experienced consumer electronics reseller to open three new Samsung Experience Stores (SES) in Singapore. The Changi Airport Terminal 2 outlet will offer travellers and locals tax-free purchase options within departure hall New stores will be managed by OTTNO, …
Read More »PM requests to complete the decree on car registration fees in July
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has just signed off on key tasks and solutions to promote growth, control inflation and stabilise the macroeconomy in July and the third quarter of this year. The MoF proposes that the registration fees for domestically produced and assembled cars from August 1 this year …
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