Rice stocks struggle to gain traction despite strong export growth

Rice stocks struggle to gain traction despite strong export growth

Despite rising rice exports, local listed rice companies continue to struggle for investor attention as thin profit margins, financial restructuring and earnings uncertainty outweigh improving industry fundamentals.
MoF highlights institutional reforms, fiscal management and investment mobilisation in first half of 2026

MoF highlights institutional reforms, fiscal management and investment mobilisation in first half of 2026

The Ministry of Finance has highlighted sweeping institutional reforms, strong fiscal management, accelerating public investment, and continued digital transformation as key achievements in the first half of 2026, while acknowledging that significant challenges remain in meeting the country's ambitious full-year growth target.
Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 finals open

Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 finals open

The final round of the Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 will take place from July 17-19 at the FPT Tower in Hanoi.
Rice stocks struggle to gain traction despite strong export growth Airlines take defensive stance as fuel and FX risks loom
Rice stocks struggle to gain traction despite strong export growth

Rice stocks struggle to gain traction despite strong export growth

Despite rising rice exports, local listed rice companies continue to struggle for investor attention as thin profit margins, financial restructuring and earnings uncertainty outweigh improving industry fundamentals.
Airlines take defensive stance as fuel and FX risks loom

Airlines take defensive stance as fuel and FX risks loom

Despite robust growth in passenger demand, local airlines are entering the second half of 2026 with cautious business plans, prioritising financial resilience as fuel costs, exchange rate risks and intensifying competition continue to squeeze profitability.
Key points when drafting a company charter to reduce disputes in Vietnam

Key points when drafting a company charter to reduce disputes in Vietnam

Stephen Le, CEO and lead counsel of Le & Tran, outlines the key considerations for drafting a company charter that minimises the risk of disputes in Vietnam.
Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 finals open

Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 finals open

The final round of the Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 will take place from July 17-19 at the FPT Tower in Hanoi.
Cai Mep Terminal delivers first pipeline gas to Phu My Power Complex​​​​​​​ Hung Yen builds digital foundations to drive long-term growth
Cai Mep Terminal delivers first pipeline gas to Phu My Power Complex​​​​​​​

Cai Mep Terminal delivers first pipeline gas to Phu My Power Complex​​​​​​​

AG&P LNG, a leading LNG terminals and downstream infrastructure company, on July 17 announced that Cai Mep LNG Terminal has began delivery of first pipeline gas to the Phu My power complex.
Hung Yen builds digital foundations to drive long-term growth

Hung Yen builds digital foundations to drive long-term growth

Hung Yen province is enhancing governance capacity while laying the groundwork for the growth of its digital economy.
Rize raises $31 million to accelerate sustainable rice farming in Vietnam and Southeast Asia

Rize raises $31 million to accelerate sustainable rice farming in Vietnam and Southeast Asia

On July 16, Rize, Southeast Asia's leading sustainable rice platform, announced the close of a $31 million Series B funding round, comprising $20 million in equity and $11 million in debt financing.
Vietnamese groups expand their footprint across Southeast Asia

Vietnamese groups expand their footprint across Southeast Asia

Vietnamese companies are stepping up regional expansion into neighbouring markets.
Vietnam must build talent and innovation to attract quality investment AI-ready workforce key to Vietnam's next decade, analysts say
Vietnam must build talent and innovation to attract quality investment

Vietnam must build talent and innovation to attract quality investment

Talent and innovation are key to attracting quality overseas investment, said Joel Hassan, lecturer for International Business at RMIT.
AI-ready workforce key to Vietnam's next decade, analysts say

AI-ready workforce key to Vietnam's next decade, analysts say

An AI-ready workforce is key to Vietnam's next decade of competitiveness, according to Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers and Quynh Nguyen.
KPMG and Anthropic to redefine client services with artificial intelligence tie-up

KPMG and Anthropic to redefine client services with artificial intelligence tie-up

On May 20, KPMG and Anthropic announced the launch of the KPMG Digital Gateway powered by Claude, bringing Anthropic’s frontier AI directly into KPMG’s client delivery platform.
Family businesses face succession hurdles

Family businesses face succession hurdles

Vietnamese family-owned enterprises are entering a defining moment as their founders prepare to hand over the reins to the next-generation amid ambitious expansion plans and an evolving macroeconomic landscape.
Need-to-know aspects ahead of AI law

Need-to-know aspects ahead of AI law

Managing partner Dang The Duc and senior associate Thai Gia Han of Indochine Counsel point out the key takeaways and what businesses need to know ahead of implementation.
Shinec pioneers green, digital, and circular IPs in Vietnam

Shinec pioneers green, digital, and circular IPs in Vietnam

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics

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

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

CMC Corporation: a pioneer in AI transformation

CMC Corporation: a pioneer in AI transformation

SABECO: Driving growth alongside Vietnam

SABECO: Driving growth alongside Vietnam

General director Lester Tan Teck Chuan talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainable development through long-standing brewing tradition in Vietnam.
150 years of SABECO: A journey through Vietnam’s brewing heritage

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.
Biosimilars innovation to transform Vietnamese pharma

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.
SABECO highlights heritage and innovation at national exhibition

SABECO highlights heritage and innovation at national exhibition

SABECO showcased its legacy and innovations at the 2025 National Achievements Exhibition, celebrating Vietnamese enterprise contributions.
Gearing human resources towards business success amidst evolving challenges

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.
VAIC 2026 honours new generation of 'AI builders' Businesses face challenges in greenhouse gas inventories Vietnam emerges as promising market for US ethanol Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Hung Yen seek closer regional integration to attract investment in smart agriculture Vietnam could cut emissions by 3 per cent with $15-per-tonne carbon tax BSR steps up research into green hydrogen-based fuels
VAIC 2026 honours new generation of 'AI builders'

VAIC 2026 honours new generation of 'AI builders'

The 2026 Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge has concluded, recognising a new generation of AI builders whose solutions address real-world challenges.
Businesses face challenges in greenhouse gas inventories

Businesses face challenges in greenhouse gas inventories

Enterprises, particularly in the thermal power, cement, and iron and steel sectors, face major challenges in compiling greenhouse gas inventories due to fragmented data systems, inconsistent activity data, and a lack of dedicated personnel.
Vietnam emerges as promising market for US ethanol

Vietnam emerges as promising market for US ethanol

Vietnam’s planned nationwide rollout of E10 gasoline will open up opportunities for US businesses to increase ethanol exports.
Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Hung Yen seek closer regional integration to attract investment in smart agriculture

Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Hung Yen seek closer regional integration to attract investment in smart agriculture

Hanoi, Bac Ninh, and Hung Yen are stepping up efforts to develop a regional investment ecosystem for smart agriculture and the green economy, with officials calling for a shift from fragmented local development towards an integrated value chain capable of attracting high-quality investment and advanced technologies.
Vietnam could cut emissions by 3 per cent with $15-per-tonne carbon tax

Vietnam could cut emissions by 3 per cent with $15-per-tonne carbon tax

A $15 carbon tax could cut Vietnam's emissions by nearly 3 per cent, but may slow growth without support policies, a joint study has found.
BSR steps up research into green hydrogen-based fuels

BSR steps up research into green hydrogen-based fuels

BSR is partnering with the German Development Agency (GIZ) to assess the potential of green hydrogen-based synthetic fuels that could support Vietnam's decarbonisation goals.
Hyundai HT accelerates push into northern Vietnam's smart home market Planning, infrastructure, and data reshape property market's next growth cycle
Hyundai HT accelerates push into northern Vietnam's smart home market

Hyundai HT accelerates push into northern Vietnam's smart home market

On July 20, Hyundai HT Co., Ltd., a specialist in smart home technology, is accelerating its push into the northern Vietnamese smart home market by signing a series of strategic cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with major real
Planning, infrastructure, and data reshape property market's next growth cycle

Planning, infrastructure, and data reshape property market's next growth cycle

Vietnam's real estate market is being reshaped by three key trends: planning and infrastructure development, greater market transparency, and an increasingly pronounced divergence across property segments.
Sembcorp achieves Vietnam's first LEED Volume prototype pre-certification

Sembcorp achieves Vietnam's first LEED Volume prototype pre-certification

Sembcorp Development has achieved pre-certification for Vietnam's first LEED Volume prototype for ready-built facilities.
Green i-Park explores potential investment partnerships in South Korea

Green i-Park explores potential investment partnerships in South Korea

Green i-Park representatives have met with South Korean firms to explore partnerships for its Lien Ha Thai Industrial Park.
Strong Q2 earnings expected to boost investor confidence Vietnam's IPO market rebounds with four new listings raising $830million
Strong Q2 earnings expected to boost investor confidence

Strong Q2 earnings expected to boost investor confidence

Strong second-quarter earnings are set to boost investor confidence and support Vietnam's stock market.
Vietnam's IPO market rebounds with four new listings raising $830million

Vietnam's IPO market rebounds with four new listings raising $830million

Vietnam's public listing market has rebounded from zero to four IPOs in the first half of 2026, raising over $830 million.
NNX opens first insurance centre in Hanoi

NNX opens first insurance centre in Hanoi

Following the launch of its new brand, NNX Insurance opened its first insurance centre in Hanoi on July 8.
Vietnam to unlock long-term savings through expanded pension fund

Vietnam to unlock long-term savings through expanded pension fund

The government's new pension decree aims to strengthen supplementary retirement savings, expand long-term capital formation and reduce future pressure on the social security system.
Vietnam’s consumer finance market shifts from expansion to sustainable quality

Vietnam’s consumer finance market shifts from expansion to sustainable quality

Vietnam's consumer finance market is entering a new phase, with the focus shifting from scale to the quality of growth, Oanh Tran, senior manager of Market Research & Consulting Services at FiinGroup, spoked with VIR’s Thanh Van.
Bach Hoa Xanh and BNP Paribas Vietnam sign sustainability-linked trade facility agreement

Bach Hoa Xanh and BNP Paribas Vietnam sign sustainability-linked trade facility agreement

Mobile World Group (MWG) on July 17 announced that its member company Bach Hoa Xanh Trading JSC signed a sustainability-linked trade facility agreement with BNP Paribas Vietnam.
[Infographic] AMATA: Industrial and Smart City Developer

[Infographic] AMATA: Industrial and Smart City Developer

Amata Vietnam's industrial real estate projects began in 1994. It has been contributing to transforming Vietnam into a global manufacturing and investment hub ever since.
Key highlights of 14th National Party Congress

Key highlights of 14th National Party Congress

With the theme “Under the glorious flag of the Party, joining hands and uniting wills to successfully realise the country’s development goals to 2030; ensuring strategic autonomy, fostering self-reliance and confidence, advancing firmly in the era of national rise for peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilisation and happiness, and steadfastly progressing towards socialism”, the 14th National Party Congress affirms its pivotal role as a landmark event of historic significance for Vietnam’s development.
Vietnam seeks for cuisine to give tourism a competitive edge

Vietnam seeks for cuisine to give tourism a competitive edge

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is stepping up efforts to position Vietnamese cuisine as a strategic tourism asset.
VITM 2026 promotes digital and green tourism

VITM 2026 promotes digital and green tourism

A major tourism event is helping to promote sustainable development alongside environmental protection and the application of digital technology to enhance competitiveness.
Vietnam among top 3 destinations appealing to Australians

Vietnam among top 3 destinations appealing to Australians

Australians are continuing to travel in record numbers with the latest data revealing Vietnam as one of the three top-growth destinations, according to the Singapore-based asianaviation.com on December 16.
Vietnam welcomes over 2.2 million international visitors in February

Vietnam welcomes over 2.2 million international visitors in February

Vietnam received more than 2.2 million international visitors in February, bringing the total for the first two months of the year to 4.68 million, up 18.1 per cent on-year.
The Reverie Saigon appoints new general manager

The Reverie Saigon appoints new general manager

The Reverie Saigon has appointed German hotelier Gerd Kotlorz as its new general manager, bringing more than three decades of luxury hospitality experience.
Vietnam’s tourism advances sustainability in 2026

Vietnam’s tourism advances sustainability in 2026

After a stellar year marked by a record number of international tourist arrivals, Vietnam’s tourism and hospitality sectors are poised to enter an acceleration phase, shifting its focus from recovery to quality-driven growth.
Vietnamese women step up as drivers of national development

Vietnamese women step up as drivers of national development

Mobilising women’s resources across all fields has moved beyond the scope of gender equality to become a prerequisite for achieving the country’s ambitions of rapid growth and deeper global integration.
Plan approved for $420 million horse racing complex in Soc Son, Hanoi

Plan approved for $420 million horse racing complex in Soc Son, Hanoi

A $420 million horse racing and entertainment complex has been approved in Hanoi's Soc Son district.
Vietnam reinforces position in global mobile gaming landscape

Vietnam reinforces position in global mobile gaming landscape

Vietnam has emerged as one of the most dynamic gaming markets not only in Southeast Asia but also globally.
Esports creates new opportunities for tourism

Esports creates new opportunities for tourism

Beyond tournament revenues and content ecosystems, esports is opening up new opportunities for destination promotion, attracting international visitors, and supporting the growth of Vietnam’s digital economy.
Carlsberg Vietnam joins Danang cycling event to mark 55 years of Denmark ties

Carlsberg Vietnam joins Danang cycling event to mark 55 years of Denmark ties

Carlsberg Vietnam employees and leaders have joined a cycling event in Danang to reaffirm the company's commitment to sustainability.
Vietnam ranks second globally in mobile game downloads

Vietnam ranks second globally in mobile game downloads

Vietnam’s mobile gaming industry recorded 4.9 billion downloads in 2025, ranking second globally behind China’s 5.3 billion.
Exploring Grab’s AI-powered experiences

Exploring Grab’s AI-powered experiences

Following the launch of AI-powered experiences, Grab is offering a closer look at how these solutions come to life in everyday use.
Bayer Vietnam opens new healthcare warehouse in Tay Ninh

Bayer Vietnam opens new healthcare warehouse in Tay Ninh

Bayer in collaboration with PhytoPharma inaugurated a new healthcare warehouse at Long Hau Industrial Park in Tay Ninh on January 27.
Long Thanh International Airport receives first flight

Long Thanh International Airport receives first flight

A Boeing 787 flight departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport landed at Long Thanh International Airport on December 15.
Latest images from Long Thanh International Airport

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

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.
Vietnam’s workforce ready for AI era Why child online safety is now a business imperative
Vietnam’s workforce ready for AI era

Vietnam’s workforce ready for AI era

As Vietnam’s workforce becomes increasingly AI-ready, businesses need to accelerate their transformation to remain competitive and thrive.
Why child online safety is now a business imperative

Why child online safety is now a business imperative

As Vietnam marks the Month of Action for Children under the theme “Happy, Safe and Confident Children in the Digital World,” Silvia Danailov, UNICEF Representative in Vietnam, shares her views on why child online safety is no longer just a social issue, but a core business responsibility in the digital age.
Swing for the Kids Foundation supports school upgrades in Nghe An’s Do Luong district

Swing for the Kids Foundation supports school upgrades in Nghe An’s Do Luong district

VIR and donors have funded upgrades for three schools in Nghe An province’s Do Luong district, improving learning conditions for students in disadvantaged areas.
Supporting students in mountainous areas: from heart to heart

Supporting students in mountainous areas: from heart to heart

The Swing for the Kids scholarship fund has granted more than 21,000 scholarships for poor students and supported upgrades of learning facilities across Vietnam.
TMIV, Tohe host autism art event in Hanoi

TMIV, Tohe host autism art event in Hanoi

TMIV and Tohe showcased over 1,300 artworks by children with autism at the 'Joyful Education' event in Hanoi.
TUI Academy Hanoi opens to bridge tourism skills gap

TUI Academy Hanoi opens to bridge tourism skills gap

On July 9, TUI Academy Hanoi is launched to respond to the growing need for inclusive education-to-employment pathways in Vietnam’s growing tourism and hospitality sector.
AI adoption reshapes marketing across Southeast Asia Vietnam leads region in using AI in academia ADB maintains Vietnam's growth outlook amid Southeast Asia downgrades ASEAN steps up digital push for agriculture MSMEs to boost competitiveness Slovak Embassy directs applicants to VFS after alternate provider suspension CPHI South East Asia 2026 to drive pharma partnerships across ASEAN
AI adoption reshapes marketing across Southeast Asia

AI adoption reshapes marketing across Southeast Asia

AI is rapidly reshaping marketing across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, as businesses move beyond experimentation to integrate the technology into their core marketing strategies, according to a new report.
Vietnam leads region in using AI in academia

Vietnam leads region in using AI in academia

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in the academic use of Gemini and boasts the highest vernacular adoption rate regionally.
ADB maintains Vietnam's growth outlook amid Southeast Asia downgrades

ADB maintains Vietnam's growth outlook amid Southeast Asia downgrades

The ADB has trimmed Southeast Asia's growth outlook but held Vietnam steady, with Middle East energy shocks weighing on the region.
ASEAN steps up digital push for agriculture MSMEs to boost competitiveness

ASEAN steps up digital push for agriculture MSMEs to boost competitiveness

ASEAN is pushing to speed up digital adoption among agricultural MSMEs to help rural businesses become more competitive.
Slovak Embassy directs applicants to VFS after alternate provider suspension

Slovak Embassy directs applicants to VFS after alternate provider suspension

The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Hanoi has instructed VFS Global to accept visa applicants holding appointments with another outsourced visa service provider after that provider’s operations were suspended from June 24 until further notice, according to an Embassy communication reviewed by this publication.
CPHI South East Asia 2026 to drive pharma partnerships across ASEAN

CPHI South East Asia 2026 to drive pharma partnerships across ASEAN

CPHI South East Asia 2026 showcase innovation, and tap growth opportunities across ASEAN.