Vietnam Investment Review

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.

SABECO concludes 'Legacy on the Move' series in Hanoi

SABECO’s nationwide Legacy on the Move series wrapped up in Hanoi, connecting communities and supporting flood-affected regions.

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.

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.
Industrial parks pivot to sustainable models amid rising ESG demands

A VIR-led CEO talkshow has spotlighted sustainable investment trends in Vietnam’s industrial parks, with experts discussing ESG-driven development models.
Experts chart Vietnam's digital finance path: high hopes, high stakes

Industry experts highlighted Vietnam’s evolving financial landscape, where blockchain, tokenised assets, and strategic capital inflows are shaping the future.

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

High-value exports drive Vietnam’s push towards robust 2025 expansion

Nguyen Thu Oanh from the National Statistics Office highlights the factors boosting Vietnam's chances of achieving growth of more than 8 per cent this year.

Luxshare-ICT Group plans investment expansion in Vietnam

Luxshare-ICT Group plans to develop major science and technology and innovation projects, with revenue from new investments expected to exceed $10 billion.

C.P. Vietnam's three decades of growth and its journey to global dining tables

Years of developing a fully integrated production model have enabled CPV Food Binh Phuoc to successfully export processed chicken to Japan.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire

Corporate November 18, 2025 | 15:19

High-value exports drive Vietnam’s push towards robust 2025 expansion

Nguyen Thu Oanh from the National Statistics Office highlights the factors boosting Vietnam's chances of achieving growth of more than 8 per cent this year.

Corporate November 18, 2025 | 13:24

How Vietnam can ensure greener steel

Vietnam’s pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 will require key reforms in many sectors, including in steel.

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 18, 2025 | 12:11

Piaggio Vietnam participates in ASEAN-Italy economic summit

Piaggio Vietnam participated in the 9th High–Level Dialogue on ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

Thailand's Betagen sets up first manufacturing facility in Vietnam

Investing November 18, 2025 | 15:23

Thailand's Betagen sets up first manufacturing facility in Vietnam

Betagen has signed a long-term land lease agreement at Tin Nghia’s An Phuoc Industrial Park.

Investing November 18, 2025 | 15:17

Luxshare-ICT Group plans investment expansion in Vietnam

Luxshare-ICT Group plans to develop major science and technology and innovation projects, with revenue from new investments expected to exceed $10 billion.

M&A November 17, 2025 | 17:58

S&P Global finalises investment in FiinRatings

S&P Global Ratings and FiinRatings have advanced their partnership, aiming to raise market standards and expand credit access in Vietnam.

Outbound Investment November 17, 2025 | 18:05

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.

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

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

Dedicated policy urged to meet nuclear tech promise

Businesses call for clear energy roadmap

Fuelre4m brings innovative solutions to drive Vietnam’s energy transition

Vietnam mulls 75 per cent power purchase guarantee for LNG-to-power projects

Foreign investors await final instructions to resolve feed-in tariff dispute

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.

Green Growth November 17, 2025 | 11:23

Dedicated policy urged to meet nuclear tech promise

A new generation of nuclear technology is taking shape, with modular reactors promising to deliver clean power in smaller, safer packages, and Vietnam positioning itself to join this global movement.

Green Growth November 17, 2025 | 11:17

Businesses call for clear energy roadmap

Private investment is expected to play a decisive role in Vietnam’s power development, as the country needs more than $136 billion for electricity generation and transmission infrastructure between now and 2030, a scale far beyond what public resources can shoulder.

Green Growth November 17, 2025 | 07:29

Fuelre4m brings innovative solutions to drive Vietnam’s energy transition

Fuelre4m, a global fuel technology company, is looking to bring its innovative fuel treatment technology to Vietnam to drive energy transition.

Green Growth November 14, 2025 | 17:52

Vietnam mulls 75 per cent power purchase guarantee for LNG-to-power projects

The government has proposed that imported LNG power projects be guaranteed offtake for at least 75 per cent of their annual output for a maximum of 15 years.

Green Growth November 14, 2025 | 17:51

Foreign investors await final instructions to resolve feed-in tariff dispute

The government has been urged to issue final instructions to resolve the ongoing feed-in tariff dispute in a manner that ensures compliance with applicable laws.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Government to propose Land Law draft easing land recovery procedures

Vinhomes Green Paradise joins 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign

Property November 17, 2025 | 17:53

Government to propose Land Law draft easing land recovery procedures

The government will submit a draft resolution to the National Assembly this week, simplifying land recovery rules and compensation mechanisms.

Property November 03, 2025 | 12:23

Vinhomes Green Paradise joins 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign

Vinhomes Green Paradise has entered the 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign, highlighting its vision for sustainable, future-ready urban living.

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

Bank stocks gain appeal on strong credit growth and expanding ecosystems

Banks raise deposit rates as year-end lending heats up

Money November 18, 2025 | 15:22

Bank stocks gain appeal on strong credit growth and expanding ecosystems

Robust earnings over the first three quarters of the year continue to make bank stocks a compelling choice for investors.

Money November 17, 2025 | 07:35

Banks raise deposit rates as year-end lending heats up

Deposit rates are climbing as banks seek funding amid rising credit demand and tightening liquidity.

Insurance October 28, 2025 | 15:31

Insurers accelerate post-typhoon recovery

Vietnam's insurance industry has rapidly activated emergency measures to assess damages, advance payouts, and support communities rebuilding after three powerful typhoons struck the country.

Insurance October 07, 2025 | 09:45

Shinhan Life Vietnam builds growth on people strategy

Bae Seung Jun of Shinhan Life Vietnam explains how the company’s talent-focused approach has strengthened its position in the local life insurance market.

Smart Payment Trends November 14, 2025 | 17:54

VPBank upgrades core banking with Temenos and Systems Limited

VPBank has successfully upgraded to the latest Temenos core banking system, in collaboration with Systems Limited, deploying the platform on Red Hat OpenShift.

Smart Payment Trends October 30, 2025 | 09:56

CPO Home Credit shares how to build an AI-driven but human-centric workplace

At Home Credit, AI is an enabler that provides employees better opportunities on their career path and access to more personalised human resources policies.

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