“Vietnam News” Posted by Henig at KTFA-Part 2
KTFA: Vietnam News PART 2
Henig: IMO: Big money, big moves. They usually know what they're doing.
Global investment giant Vanguard moves to enter Vietnam as market upgrade approaches
Friday, November 14, 2025, 14:22 GMT+7
U.S.-based Vanguard Group, one of the world’s largest asset managers with nearly US$13 trillion under management, has announced plans to expand its investment activities in Vietnam as the country prepares to move from frontier to emerging market status.
The announcement came during a meeting on Tuesday in Melbourne, Australia between representatives of Vanguard and a delegation from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) led by chairwoman Vu Thi Chan Phuong.
The meeting was part of the SSC’s working trip to Australia from November 10-14 to attend the annual conference of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
The two sides discussed cooperation, market development, and ways to draw more foreign capital into Vietnam’s stock market.
Vanguard praised recent efforts by the SSC to streamline procedures and strengthen the legal and regulatory framework, saying the new policies are making it easier for global funds to enter the market.
Ahead of Vietnam’s reclassification by FTSE Russell, a major global index provider under the London Stock Exchange Group, Vanguard said it plans to open both a trading account and an indirect capital account in Vietnam.
James Chatfield, head trader for Asia Pacific and senior portfolio manager at Vanguard, said the fund will begin carrying out the required procedures.
He described the move as an important milestone that marks Vanguard’s formal entry into Vietnam.
He emphasized that completing the procedures under the new regulations will give global investors firsthand experience of Vietnam’s investment environment.
The meeting took place as Vanguard expressed appreciation for the Vietnamese government and regulators’ broader efforts to improve the investment climate and modernize the legal framework, especially through new measures designed to facilitate international capital flows.
FTSE Russell announced on October 8 that Vietnam will be upgraded from frontier to secondary emerging market status beginning September 21, 2026, pending an interim review in March 2026.
The decision follows nearly seven years of reform since Vietnam was first placed on the FTSE watchlist in 2018.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, Vanguard offers investment products, savings tools, financial advice, retirement services, and market insights to clients around the world.
Vinh Tho - Binh Khanh / Tuoi Tre News
https://news.tuoitre.vn/global.....212682.htm
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Henig: IMO: Vietnam getting recognized for excellence in logistics. They're intelligent and hard-working. They're definitely on the come-up. Oh, and BTW, that's a very large port. Read the vitals down at the bottom of the article.
Vietnam’s Long An port receives People Development recognition at global maritime bulk shipping awards
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 14:35 GMT+7
Vietnam’s Long An International Port has outperformed ports and logistics enterprises worldwide to win the People Development Award at the 2025 International Bulk Journal Awards, held in Liverpool City, England early this week.
The international port, located in Tay Ninh Province in southern Vietnam, became the first Vietnamese enterprise to receive this honor on Monday, according to a press release issued the same day.
The recognition marks a breakthrough for Long An International Port as it seeks to promote the cultural, social and economic values of Vietnam and contribute to raising the country's global profile.
It also further reinforces the reputation of Vietnamese logistics on the global stage.
The International Bulk Journal Awards are presented by the UK-based International Bulk Journal, a magazine covering the maritime dry bulk industry for over 40 years.
The awards recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding achievements in the maritime bulk sector.
Vo Quoc Huy, chairman and CEO of Long An International Port, said the team was proud to be recognized among organizations, businesses, and industry peers from around the world.
“We want the international community to know that Vietnamese enterprises continue to strive for excellence and to reach new heights,” Huy stated.
“For us, people are our most valuable asset and the foundation of every success.
“Building a people-centered workplace is key to advancing further and creating positive impacts in the community.”
Throughout its formation and development, Long An International Port has built a long-term human resources strategy, prioritizing training and management skill development.
It also focuses on comprehensive employee welfare, encourages innovation, and fosters a dynamic, modern work environment.
These efforts have improved operational efficiency and service quality, enhancing port performance and contributing to the socio-economic development of the local area and the wider region.
“The development of Long An International Port has created a positive ripple effect, encouraging and promoting collaboration between local authorities, businesses, and educational institutions, helping to shape a sustainable logistics ecosystem in Tay Ninh,” Huy added.
The 1,935-hectare Long An International Port project cluster in Tan Tap Commune, Tay Ninh Province represents the seamless integration of a seaport service complex with supporting facilities, laying the foundation for a future industrial ecosystem.
The project includes a port zone, an industrial park, an industrial service area, and an urban area.
Currently, the port zone operates seven berths with a total length of 1,670 meters, capable of accommodating vessels up to 70,000 DWT.
In the near future, Long An International Port plans to expand to nine berths, with a continuous length of 2,368 meters, handling vessels over 100,000 DWT and achieving a throughput capacity of 3 million TEU or 10 million tons of general cargo.
https://news.tuoitre.vn/vietna.....006633.htm
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Henig: IMO: This is how you strengthen international trade logistics--by making deals with other ports. When you look further down the article, you see that it's not just Kobe in Japan. "Key partner ports include Port of Oakland, Port of Long Beach, Port of Portland, Port of Gothenburg in Sweden, SPG-Bohaiwan Port in China, OPASCOR in the Philippines, and others." That's a pretty strong list of partner/preferred ports.
Vietnam’s Long An port cuts deal with Japanese port
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 08:06 GMT+7
Long An International Port in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam and Port of Kobe in Japan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to establish a strategic port partnership with a view to promoting trade, strengthening connectivity, and enhancing readiness for global integration.
The signing was made within the framework of the Investment, Labor, and Trade Promotion Program in Japan from November 16 to 22.
The signing ceremony was attended by Pham Tan Hoa, vice-chairman of the Tay Ninh People’s Committee, Ngo Trinh Ha, Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka, Nguyen Thanh Vung, chairman of the Provincial Inspection Committee, Pham Xuan Bach, director of the provincial Department of Home Affairs, Truong Van Liep, director of the provincial Department of Finance, and Huynh Van Quang Hung, director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, and representatives from the Kobe City authorities and Port of Kobe.
The promotion program features a series of conferences held across major economic hubs in Japan, including the Kansai-Tay Ninh Investment Connection Conference in Osaka on Monday, the Tay Ninh Investment Promotion Conference in Tokyo on Wednesday, and the Labor and Investment Promotion Conference in Yamanashi on Thursday.
Vice-chairman Hoa said that Japan is one of the province’s leading trade partners, getting involved in 176 projects with a total pledged capital of over US$1.26 billion.
The deal was also aimed at facilitating connections with global partners and customers, developing green port and smart port models, applying advanced management technologies to reduce carbon emissions, and training and exchanging high-quality logistics professionals in line with international standards and practices.
Long An International Port has proactively expanded its global partnerships, enabling the port to learn from international practices, exchange technical expertise, and collaborate on value-added projects.
Key partner ports include Port of Oakland, Port of Long Beach, Port of Portland, Port of Gothenburg in Sweden, SPG-Bohaiwan Port in China, OPASCOR in the Philippines, and others.
Kobe, located in Hyogo Prefecture in the Kansai region along Osaka Bay, is one of Japan’s earliest and most advanced international ports, established in 1868.
Built in 2015, Long An International Port, located in Tan Tap Commune, some 30 kilometers south of Ho Chi Minh City, has rapidly affirmed its role as a key cargo consolidation and transshipment hub in the region.
The port helps ease congestion at Ho Chi Minh City port clusters, reducing urban traffic pressure, and significantly optimizing logistics costs for enterprises across the Mekong Delta.
With both Vietnam and Japan possessing long coastlines and strong maritime economic potential, this partnership continues to deepen the friendship between the two ports, two localities, and two nations, toward a sustainable and prosperous future built on a foundation of solid cooperation.
https://news.tuoitre.vn/vietna.....331351.htm