Vietnam Investment Review

Latest images from Long Thanh International Airport

Long Thanh Airport is ahead of schedule to ensure operations can begin by December this year.

CEO talkshow spotlights industrial park investment trends

Nearly 100 leaders and experts discussed investment trends and modern industrial park development at Phu My 3 on November 14.

VinFast signs MoUs with Indonesian banks to boost EV adoption

VinFast is strengthening its presence in Indonesia, signing MoUs with top local financial institutions to support the green mobility transition.

Vietnam urged to elevate standards to advance IFC ambitions

Experts say Vietnam must pair growth with stronger execution and transparency to become a hub for international financial.
Vietnam’s financial sector drives $1 billion IPO surge

Vietnam’s financial services sector is fuelling a new growth cycle, with two major IPOs raising a combined $1 billion.
Optimism strong for Vietnam’s business-friendly environment

Investor confidence is returning to Vietnam, accompanied by rising expectations for a more transparent, modern, and business-friendly environment.

Experts chart Vietnam's digital finance path: high hopes, high stakes

Vietnam’s seafood imports surge 30 per cent in first 10 months

Vietnam’s durian exports hit $1 billion milestone

Beyond borders: Sunhouse and new era of Vietnamese brands on Amazon

Industry leads Phu Tho's growth trajectory as agriculture adapts to volatility

Phu Tho has reported a bright socioeconomic picture with strong signs of growth, structural transformation, and rising production capacity.

High-tech law aims to boost innovation and investment

The upcoming High-Tech Law seeks to strengthen Vietnam’s technology sector, support domestic innovators, and draw strategic foreign investment.

ATAD Steel Structure Corporation honoured at Manufacturing Asia Awards

ATAD Steel Structure Corporation was named the winner of the Vietnam Excellence Award – Steel at the Manufacturing Asia Awards 2025 on November 18.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire

Thailand’s Café Amazon exits Vietnam after five years

C.P. Vietnam accelerates ESG strategy across supply chain

Corporate November 22, 2025 | 12:56

Thailand’s Café Amazon exits Vietnam after five years

The chain, which entered Vietnam in November 2020, closed its last stores on November 18.

Corporate November 22, 2025 | 11:29

C.P. Vietnam accelerates ESG strategy across supply chain

C.P. Vietnam held its 2025 Supplier Potential Development Conference with a strong focus on promoting environmental, social, governance (ESG) standards.

CEO Talk November 17, 2025 | 11:53

CEO shares insights on Phu My 3 IP’s journey to green industrial growth

Thanh Binh Phu My CEO, Nguyen Thi Thao Nhi, has revealed her company's journey to meet national standards for eco-industrial parks.

Biz Link November 22, 2025 | 08:36

Living with water: from policy to practice of the 'sponge cities' concept

As Vietnam accelerates its urban development, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly impossible to ignore.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

US footwear firm OrthoLite opens new manufacturing facility in Vietnam

Vietnam urged to elevate standards to advance IFC ambitions

Investing November 22, 2025 | 11:25

US footwear firm OrthoLite opens new manufacturing facility in Vietnam

OrthoLite, an American manufacturer of footwear materials, on November 21 announced the opening of a new facility in Ninh Binh.

Investing November 21, 2025 | 19:14

Vietnam urged to elevate standards to advance IFC ambitions

Experts say Vietnam must pair growth with stronger execution and transparency to become a hub for international financial.

M&A November 20, 2025 | 14:21

Taiwan's Panjit acquires 95 per cent equity in Torex Vietnam Semiconductor

Taiwan-based semiconductor components manufacturer Panjit International Inc. has acquired a 95 per cent equity stake in Torex Vietnam Semiconductor Co., Ltd.

Outbound Investment November 20, 2025 | 17:16

Viettel opens representative office in UAE

Viettel Group inaugurated its first representative office in the United Arab Emirates on November 20.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochine Counsel Vilasia

Rich IPO pipeline can catalyse strategic dealmaking

Vietnam’s ambitious global value chain goals are clear

Your Consultant November 17, 2025 | 11:36

Rich IPO pipeline can catalyse strategic dealmaking

New dynamics in both the Japanese and Vietnamese markets are influencing cross-border dealmaking trends.

Your Consultant November 17, 2025 | 10:49

Vietnam’s ambitious global value chain goals are clear

Global consulting firm Roland Berger has just released a report on Asia Rising as the World’s Supply Chain Hub. John Low, managing partner of Roland Berger Southeast Asia, spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about how Vietnam can achieve its ambitions in the global value chain.

KPMG November 06, 2025 | 17:18

Tax & Legal Institute 2025 drives Vietnam’s tax reform momentum

The Tax & Legal Institute 2025 continues to serve as a trusted platform for policy dialogue and knowledge exchange.

PwC October 14, 2025 | 11:41

VCCI and PwC Vietnam launch 'Doing Business in Vietnam' to empower investors

VCCI and PwC Vietnam have launched the 13th “Doing Business in Vietnam”, a strategic guide for navigating Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape.

Indochine Counsel September 08, 2025 | 10:32

Safeguards essential for e-commerce data

The rapid growth of e-commerce has highlighted the urgent need for an appropriate legal framework, particularly in areas such as tax administration and personal data protection. Senior associate Thai Gia Han and junior associate Nguyen Trung Nghia from Indochine Counsel write about the new aspects of tax and personal data protection regulations for e-commerce in Vietnam.

Opinion

Chairman Pham Hong Diep

Shinec pioneers green, digital, and circular IPs in Vietnam

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics

Yap Kwong Weng

CEO of Vietnam SuperPort

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics

From pioneer to key player: Grab's 10-year milestone in Vietnam

Alejandro Osorio

Managing director of Grab Vietnam

From pioneer to key player: Grab's 10-year milestone in Vietnam

CMC Corporation: a pioneer in AI transformation

Nguyen Trung Chinh

Chairman of the Board of Directors, CMC Corporation

CMC Corporation: a pioneer in AI transformation

Topics

Digital Transformation Healthcare Platform Sustainable Energy Human Capital 4.0 Empowering Women Climate Change Response Special Administrative-Economic Zones Bank Scandals Safe and Sound Vietnam

Emagazine

October 20, 2025 | 11:24

150 years of SABECO: A journey through Vietnam’s brewing heritage

To commemorate 150 years of contributing to Vietnam's brewing industry, SABECO launched its "150 Years of a Living Legacy: Ever Growing, Ever Reaching" campaign on September 10.

October 09, 2025 | 08:00

Biosimilars innovation to transform Vietnamese pharma

On his first business trip to Vietnam, Russell Miller, vice president of Global Sales and Marketing at Enzene Biosciences, shared with VIR’s Ho Ha the company’s ambition to reshape the global biosimilars landscape through innovation and advanced manufacturing.

March 08, 2025 | 18:00

Gearing human resources towards business success amidst evolving challenges

The changing needs of Vietnam's workforce, particularly those of the younger generation, are driving the need for businesses to adapt their strategies to attract and retain top talent.

October 09, 2024 | 16:56

The promising future of Vietnam’s golf tourism

The future of Vietnam's golf industry and golf tourism looks highly promising in the coming years

July 08, 2024 | 10:20

AIA leads the charge to healthier, longer, better lives

AIA Vietnam is navigating the promising yet challenging Vietnamese life insurance market under the helm of newly appointed CEO Andrew Loh

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency Rethinking Plastics BASF

Three startups receive $790,000 in funding at Net Zero Challenge

Nam A Bank and GCPF partner on climate adaptation finance

Circular solutions help Vietnamese farmers turn by-products into resources

From climate pressure to new urban mindsets

Lighting the path: how education fuels Vietnam’s climate resilience

Green Growth November 22, 2025 | 11:31

Three startups receive $790,000 in funding at Net Zero Challenge

The Net Zero Challenge 2025 concluded on November 21 with $790,000 in combined catalytic grants and investment prizes awarded to outstanding startups.

Green Growth November 21, 2025 | 19:12

Industry leads Phu Tho's growth trajectory as agriculture adapts to volatility

Phu Tho has reported a bright socioeconomic picture with strong signs of growth, structural transformation, and rising production capacity.

Green Growth November 21, 2025 | 19:08

Nam A Bank and GCPF partner on climate adaptation finance

Nam A Bank and GCPF are teaming up to develop a climate adaptation finance framework for agriculture in Vietnam.

Biz Link November 21, 2025 | 09:00

Circular solutions help Vietnamese farmers turn by-products into resources

Helvetas Vietnam has introduced innovations that contribute to waste reduction, increased farmer income, and sustainable agriculture.

Green Growth November 20, 2025 | 08:47

From climate pressure to new urban mindsets

As climate risks intensify, cities around the world are learning that the key to resilience may lie not in concrete, but in water.

Green Growth November 18, 2025 | 15:21

Lighting the path: how education fuels Vietnam’s climate resilience

Dr. Elizabeth Gale, head of school at UNIS Hanoi, discussed how education, which is considered a soft tool, is fuelling Vietnam's climate resilience.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Streamlined administration boosts Vietnam's hotel investment prospects

Starlake emerges as Hanoi’s new Grade-A office hub

Property November 21, 2025 | 19:13

Streamlined administration boosts Vietnam's hotel investment prospects

Reduced permit requirements and government restructuring are cutting costs and timelines, creating fresh opportunities in Vietnam’s hotel sector.

Property November 21, 2025 | 19:02

Starlake emerges as Hanoi’s new Grade-A office hub

Companies are moving west as Starlake’s modern offices, including Oriental Square by OSI, offer space, efficiency, and hybrid-ready design.

Green Buildings October 31, 2025 | 17:56

CityLand Group honoured at 2025 Vietnam Property Awards

CityLand Group’s Meliá Forest Bay Phu Quoc has been named Best Resort Development at the 2025 Vietnam Property Awards.

Industrial Properties November 17, 2025 | 11:53

CEO shares insights on Phu My 3 IP’s journey to green industrial growth

Thanh Binh Phu My CEO, Nguyen Thi Thao Nhi, has revealed her company's journey to meet national standards for eco-industrial parks.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

Corporate November 22, 2025 | 12:56

Thailand’s Café Amazon exits Vietnam after five years

The chain, which entered Vietnam in November 2020, closed its last stores on November 18.

Money November 21, 2025 | 14:01

PVT Logistics debuts on HSX

PVT Logistics listed over 66 million shares on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HSX) on November 19 under the stock code PDV.

Insurance November 20, 2025 | 14:25

QBE Vietnam: 20-year journey of building trust and enabling resilience

QBE Vietnam has established itself as one of the most reputable and trusted international insurance companies in the Vietnamese market.

Insurance November 20, 2025 | 09:51

Hanwha Life hosts training course in South Korea for Vietnamese fintech talents

Hanwha Life hosted a five-day training course in South Korea from November 10-14 for fintech students from Vietnam.

Smart Payment Trends November 20, 2025 | 11:25

Home Credit Vietnam brings financial literacy closer to women and students

Home Credit wants every individual to have financial knowledge to make safe and responsible decisions.

Smart Payment Trends November 20, 2025 | 11:24

MB partners with Visa, KOTRA to launch new MB Visa Hi BIZ card

The launch of the MB Visa Hi BIZ corporate card provides a powerful catalyst for enterprise digital transformation.

Infographics

Infographics August 15, 2025 | 15:12

Visa exemption for special-category foreigners

The Government has decided to grant visa exemptions of up to five years to certain categories of foreigners, including experts, scientists, leaders of major corporations and enterprises, and guests of research institutes.

Infographics August 05, 2025 | 16:48

Vietnam ranks among world’s top 10 in AI Index

Vietnam has made a strong impression on the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, ranking 6th out of 40 countries and territories in the AI Index released by the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN) in July 2025.

Timeout

Travel Hotels & Restaurants The Insider Entertainment Lifestyle

Timeout October 24, 2025 | 17:09

Vietnam named among world’s top four culinary destinations

Vietnam has been recognised as one of the world's most attractive culinary destinations, ranking fourth globally in the Readers' Choice Awards 2025.

Timeout October 07, 2025 | 11:33

Cultural tourism as a full-fledged industry

With its abundant cultural and heritage resources, Vietnam has the opportunity to transform cultural tourism into a high-value economic industry. However, the challenge lies in converting existing advantages into globally competitive products and services.

Vietnam emerges as rising hub in Asia’s luxury wedding tourism

Timeout September 05, 2025 | 11:21