India's landmark tax ruling on investments via Mauritius rattles global investors
World 15:14 17/01/2026Over decades, foreign investors have poured $180 billion into India via the tax haven of Mauritius. Now, an Indian court ruling is spooking investors as it could potentially reshape the M&A and investment landscape by strengthening New Delhi's hand against tax evasion.
Ho Chi Minh City sets investment cap at Saigon Hi-Tech Park at $100mn per hectare
Ho Chi Minh City 16:06 11/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has set the investment cap at its Saigon Hi-Tech Park at VND2.6 trillion (US$100 million) per hectare, a move widely seen as opening a new race to attract large-scale data centers and strategic technology investors.
Samsung plans $310 bn investment to power AI expansion
World 08:45 17/11/2025South Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday a plan to invest $310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence, aiming to meet growing demand driven by a global boom.
Thai investors explore opportunities in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Economy 09:53 24/10/2025Thai investors have shown strong interest in learning about investment incentives, transportation infrastructure, electricity supply, and labor availability in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Lam Dong attracts major investors with projects worth over $1.3bn
Economy 10:58 13/10/2025Several major Vietnamese conglomerates and companies were granted investment approvals and certificates in Lam Dong Province, with total registered capital exceeding VND35 trillion (US$1.3 billion), at an investment promotion conference held on Sunday.
Vietnam’s Can Tho invites S.Korean investment in 5 priority sectors
Economy 16:27 25/09/2025Can Tho City in southern Vietnam is calling for investment and cooperation from South Korean businesses in five key sectors.
First $100mn investment lands at VSIP Can Tho in southern Vietnam
Economy 16:34 18/09/2025The Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam has welcomed its first investor, with Bestway Group receiving an investment certificate on Wednesday to build a US$100 million toy and sports equipment manufacturing plant.
3 mega tourism urban projects to be developed in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Economy 14:48 29/08/2025The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province on Friday issued a memorandum of understanding to Sun Group, a Vietnamese real estate developer, to explore the development of three large-scale service, tourism, and urban complexes covering a total of 11,000 hectares in the province’s eastern part.
From prey to predator: Vietnamese firms emerge as global strategic investors
Economy 11:56 23/08/2025Vietnamese corporations are undergoing a striking transformation, shifting from acquisition targets to international dealmakers as they expand abroad through strategic investments and mergers.
Indonesia to raise tax rate on crypto transactions
World 15:36 30/07/2025JAKARTA -- Indonesia will raise taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, with a higher rate on trades hosted by overseas bourses, starting from August 1, according to a new finance ministry regulation.
VSIP Can Tho in southern Vietnam attracts $400mn in investment despite ongoing construction
Economy 17:20 23/07/2025Four companies have been committed to investing a total of US$400 million in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) Can Tho in the namesake southern city despite the industrial park still being under construction.
Vietnam’s Hai Phong secures $15.5bn in new investment commitments
Economy 08:33 17/07/2025Hai Phong City in northern Vietnam granted investment certificates and signed memoranda of understanding worth US$15.5 billion during an investment promotion conference held on Tuesday, attended by top national and local leaders.
