{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b0fd1107b67904376d520f7/60c1ebb1b14b09001276ca35?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Unlocking value and harnessing growth in Vietnam with Vietnam Holding IT","description":"<p>The UK Investor Magazine Podcast is joined by Craig Martin, Chairman of Dynam Capital, manager of the Vietnam Holding (LON:VNH) Investment Trust. </p><p><br></p><p>Vietnam was Asia's fastest growing economy in 2020, expanding 3%, so it is fitting Vietnam Holding was the best performing London-listed Investment Trust in May in terms of Net Asset Value. </p><p><br></p><p>Vietnam's economy is becoming increasingly digital with many Vietnamese using smart phones for digital transactions, but with around 60% of the population still unbanked, there is significant opportunity for greater adoption as the middle class grows. </p><p><br></p><p>Vietnam Holding provides exposure to the evolution in the Vietnamese economy through banking shares, but also steel and construction companies.</p><p><br></p><p>The Vietnamese government is spending $119 billion on infrastructure in an effort to increase GDP through 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>Despite Vietnam being a communist country, Craig highlights sentiment round Vietnam being a country of 100 million entrepreneurs and discusses the changes he has seen on the ground in his 27 years in the country.  </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about <a href=\"https://www.vietnamholding.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vietnam Holding on their website here.</a></p>","author_name":"UK Investor Magazine"}