Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) had a meeting with Joseph Bae, Co-Chief Executive Officer of the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts in New York on May 16. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Giang Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders of global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Visa Group in New York and held phone talks with the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during his trip to the US. At a meeting with Joseph Bae, Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR, on May 16 (US time), the PM asked the firm to share its experience and offer proposals to Viet Nam. Joseph Bae expressed KKR's wish to expand its operation in real estate, infrastructure, digital transformation, food, consumer goods and technology in Viet Nam, noting that the firm had invested more than US$1 billion in three Vietnamese companies. Viet Nam is an attractive market for investors with incentives rolled out by the Government, along with its favourable … [Read more...] about PM meets leaders of investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Visa Group in New York
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PM underlines commitments to facilitate foreign businesses in roundtable with NYSE-listed firms
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) President Lynn Martin hold talks with CEOs of major firms listed on the NYSE on May 16. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Giang Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a roundtable with CEOs from world-leading firms and investment funds listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during a visit there on May 16. In the opening address, PM Chinh said global instabilities had impacted both Viet Nam and the US, requiring the companies to help address the challenges. Viet Nam in recent times had strived to keep macroeconomic conditions under control, including exchange rates, inflation and interest rates, as well as budget revenues and expenditure balances, food security, imports and exports. Viet Nam is currently in serious need of developing a healthy, sustainable securities and bonds market, according to the Prime Minister. The PM also informed the company executives of the implementation of the recovery package worth … [Read more...] about PM underlines commitments to facilitate foreign businesses in roundtable with NYSE-listed firms
PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to successfully build a regional-level financial centre, foster the win-win partnership between the NYSE and Vietnamese agencies and companies, contributing to the development of the … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of int’l firms
PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) visits the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16 (local time) as part of his trip to the US. In his meeting with NYSE leaders, the Vietnamese PM expressed his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalisation, and thanked them for the warm welcome and the privilege to ring the bell to end the trading session of May 16. PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with representatives of NYSE (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development . He asked the NYSE to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam as well as realising the country’s ambition to … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms
Warburg Pincus: “Vietnam a big draw for global investor”
Warburg Pincus is relishing its opportunities in Vietnam as the economy grows and capital markets develop, said Jeffrey Perlman, Southeast Asia chief of the private equity firm to Reuters. "It's a market that we think there's a lot of opportunity in," quoted Perlman in an interview with Reuters on March 22. "Four, five years ago, even in Vietnam there wasn't an understanding of what was private equity and what it will do to businesses." Warburg Pincus is relishing its opportunities in Vietnam. Vietnam's emergence as a large manufacturing destination next to China helped the Southeast Asian nation's economy grow at 6.8% last year, the strongest since 2010, Reuters reported.The growth is rapidly building up a huge middle class that is boosting consumer spending in a country of about 100 million. Its stock index VNI has risen 20% this year, the best performance in Southeast Asia, after surging by 50% last year. Perlman said the growth in Vietnam's capital … [Read more...] about Warburg Pincus: “Vietnam a big draw for global investor”
Warburg Pincus joins Vietnamese logistics and property market
Global private equity firm Warburg Pincus has set up a joint venture with major Vietnamese real estate and infrastructure firm Becamex IDC Corp. (Becamex) to create the largest logistics and industrial real estate developer in the country, according to a statement. The JV will be called BW Industrial Joint Stock Company (BWID) and will focus on developing institutional-grade logistics and industrial properties across Vietnam. Both firms have committed US$200 million to the platform. Warburg Pincus joins Vietnamese logistics and property market. Nguyen Van Hung, Chairman of Becamex, believed that the co-operation with Warburg Pincus, a best-in-class private equity firm with deep experience in Asia, is a great opportunity, according to the company's statement. "With the transformative shift of the manufacturing base from markets like China to Vietnam as well as with the rapid rise of domestic consumption, the logistics and industrial real estate market in … [Read more...] about Warburg Pincus joins Vietnamese logistics and property market
Vietnam’s business environment favorable for foreign investors: Warburg Pincus
The capital market, digitalization, energy transition, climate change, and strategic infrastructure are key potential fields for Warburg Pincus to focus on in Vietnam. Vietnam’s business environment and macroeconomic conditions have become more stable and favorable for foreign investors, said CEO of global private equity firm Warburg Pincus Charles Kaye at a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 15. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and CEO of global private equity firm Warburg Pincus Charles Kaye. Source: VGP Kaye said investors are concerned about the four major issues, including the capabilities of local companies, macro-economic stability, infrastructure, and the authorities' responsiveness. In this regard, Kaye said Vietnam could do more in infrastructure development as one of the measures to improve the business environment. The CEO also revealed a plan to expand the equity firm investment portfolio in Vietnam’s real estate market and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s business environment favorable for foreign investors: Warburg Pincus
Vietnamese PM receives leaders of US companies in New York
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with CEO of Warburg Pincus Charles Kaye in New York on May 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received executives of Warburg Pincus and Glenfarne Group in New York on May 15, part of his working visit to the US and the UN. Meeting with CEO of Warburg Pincus Charles Kaye, PM Chinh noted that in the time ahead, it is necessary to improve the effectiveness of funding and focus on the key areas that can boost other fields. He stressed Vietnam is investing efforts in developing strategic infrastructure, including digital and transport infrastructure, digital transformation, climate change fight, the capital market, and digital transition, calling on the private equity firm to promote sources of investment into Vietnam in these areas. Clarifying the issues of Warburg Pincus’s concern like the cooperation capability of Vietnamese companies, macro-economic stability, infrastructure, and logistics, the PM affirmed … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM receives leaders of US companies in New York
Vietnamese PM receives leaders of Warburg Pincus, Glenfarne Group
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính received CEO of Warburg Pincus Charles Kay in New York on May 15 (US time) in New York. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang NEW YORK — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính received executives of Warburg Pincus and Glenfarne Group in New York on May 15 (US time), as part of his working visit to the US and the UN. Meeting with CEO of Warburg Pincus Charles Kaye, PM Chính noted that it is necessary to improve the effectiveness of funding and focus on the key areas that can boost other fields. He stressed Việt Nam is investing in developing strategic infrastructure, including digital and transport infrastructure, digital transformation, climate change fight, the capital market, calling on the private equity firm to promote sources of investment in Việt Nam in these areas. Clarifying the issues of Warburg Pincus’s concern like the cooperation capability of Vietnamese companies, macro-economic stability, infrastructure, and logistics, the PM affirmed that the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM receives leaders of Warburg Pincus, Glenfarne Group
Vietnamese PM receives leaders of U.S. companies in New York
Meeting with CEO of Warburg Pincus Charles Kaye, PM Chinh noted that in the time ahead, it is necessary to improve the effectiveness of funding and focus on the key areas that can boost other fields. He stressed Vietnam is investing efforts in developing strategic infrastructure, including digital and transport infrastructure, digital transformation, climate change fight, the capital market, and digital transition, calling on the private equity firm to promote sources of investment into Vietnam in these areas. Clarifying the issues of Warburg Pincus’s concern like the cooperation capability of Vietnamese companies, macro-economic stability, infrastructure, and logistics, the PM affirmed that the Vietnamese Government is ready to hold dialogue with enterprises so as to field their questions and help them operate successfully in the country, which shows the mutual trust, sincerity, sense of responsibility, and win-win cooperation. He also asked enterprises, including Warburg … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM receives leaders of U.S. companies in New York