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In this interview, we’re going to meet with Mr. Federico Vasoli – a globally recognized legal mind whose career has been defined by cross-jurisdictional insight, cross-cultural fluency, and an unwavering commitment to helping businesses thrive on the international stage.

Every year, foreign investors lose millions due to misconceptions about emerging markets. Here are some of the most common myths I’ve personally seen:

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has returned to office with a renewed focus on protectionist trade policies, including new potential tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese goods, effective February 4, 2025. These measures, covering $1.6 trillion in trade, mark a major shift in U.S. economic policy with potential global consequences—including for Vietnam.

The Foreign Investment Agency released data on newly registered, adjusted, and capital contributions or share purchases by foreign investors (FDI) after nine months of 2024.

While U.S. trade and tax policies under President Donald Trump could pose challenges for Vietnam, they also open significant opportunities, according to Pham Luu Hung, Chief Economist at SSI Securities. Speaking at the "Gateway to Vietnam" online dialogue, Hung pointed to a recent JETRO survey showing that 200 Japanese companies have relocated from China to Vietnam, signaling Vietnam’s growing appeal as an investment destination.

Two of LG Electronics' factories in Vietnam reported a total profit of 378.7 billion won (approximately 7,038 billion VND) in 2023, while LG Display Hai Phong earned 159.1 billion won (about 2,957 billion VND). Profits at LG Display and Innotek have seen significant increases. The parent company recently released the financial results for two LG factories in Vietnam.

Samsung Display, renowned for researching and manufacturing LCD and OLED screens with state-of-the-art technology for phones, TVs, and computers, faces continued challenges in the display segment.

Chinese tech suppliers are taking the battle for business to Southeast Asia, where Taiwanese and other rivals have long been helping the likes of Google and Apple expand production.

Vietnam’s industrial sector is entering a new phase of growth, and one of the key players shaping this transformation is Becamex IDC. For decades, the company has been a state-backed powerhouse, with the Binh Duong Provincial Government holding 95.44% of shares. Well, That’s about to change! Becamex IDC upcoming public auction of 300 million shares, valued at VND69,600 per share, is set to raise approximately $900 million—making it the largest public share offering in Vietnam’s stock market history. But beyond the headlines, what does this actually mean for us—the developers, contractors, logistics providers, and business owners who operate in this industrial space every day? Let’s break it down.

At the Bắc Ninh Provincial Planning Announcement and Investment Promotion Conference, two strategic projects by LOGOS and Sembcorp in Yên Phong II-A Industrial Park officially received their Investment Certificates in the presence of the Prime Minister and Bắc Ninh provincial leaders.

On August 3rd, Taseco Real Estate Investment Corporation, a subsidiary of Taseco Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the "Construction and Infrastructure Business of Đồng Văn 3 Support Industrial Park," located east of the Cầu Giẽ - Ninh Bình expressway. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Tường Văn, Hà Nam's Deputy Secretary Đinh Thị Lụa, Provincial Chairman Trương Quốc Huy, and 500 distinguished guests.

On May 30,2024, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Logos Yen Phong IIA project was officially held in Hoa Tien Commune, Yen Phong District, Bac Ninh Province. This significant event was organized by LOGOS Property and related parties.