FIEs' listing on Vietnam's stock exchange, unlocking new capital

FIEs' listing on Vietnam's stock exchange, unlocking new capital

A Hanoi seminar has explored how allowing foreign-invested enterprises to list on Vietnam's stock exchange could open new capital channels and raise governance standards.
AMRO upgrades Vietnam growth forecast to 7.5 per cent

AMRO upgrades Vietnam growth forecast to 7.5 per cent

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has upgraded Vietnam's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 7.5 per cent.
EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years

EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks six years of implementation on August 1, delivering significant gains in bilateral trade and investment.

AMRO upgrades Vietnam growth forecast to 7.5 per cent

AMRO upgrades Vietnam growth forecast to 7.5 per cent
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has upgraded Vietnam's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 7.5 per cent.

EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years

EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks six years of implementation on August 1, delivering significant gains in bilateral trade and investment.

Roche Pharma Vietnam appoints new general manager, reinforcing commitment to Vietnam healthcare

Roche Pharma Vietnam appoints new general manager, reinforcing commitment to Vietnam healthcare
Roche (Pharma) Vietnam Co., Ltd. on July 23 announced the appointment of Burak Pekmezci as general manager.

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Vietnam honoured at HR Asia Awards

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Vietnam honoured at HR Asia Awards
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Vietnam has been recognised at the HR Asia Awards 2026, one of the region’s most prestigious awards organisations.

MoIT to resolve issues for Long An I and II LNG power plants

MoIT to resolve issues for Long An I and II LNG power plants
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will collaborate with Tay Ninh province to resolve obstacles related to land, finance, and power purchase agreements to ensure the early commencement of the Long An I and II LNG power plants.

EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years

EVFTA deepens Vietnam-EU relations after six years
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks six years of implementation on August 1, delivering significant gains in bilateral trade and investment.

Sharp acquires Vietnamese Solar EPC and O&M business

Sharp acquires Vietnamese Solar EPC and O&M business
On July 24, Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation (SESJ) announced that the company has acquired full ownership of a Vietnamese corporation, aiming for further business expansion in the growing Vietnamese market.

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.

Programme launched to develop new Vietnamese business leaders

Programme launched to develop new Vietnamese business leaders
On July 25, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), together with PwC’s Academy, PwC Vietnam and other partners, officially launched the Vietnamese Business Leadership Development Programme "CEO Vietnam New Era" in the 2026 – 2030 period.

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.
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.
Programme launched to develop new Vietnamese business leaders

Programme launched to develop new Vietnamese business leaders

On July 25, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), together with PwC’s Academy, PwC Vietnam and other partners, officially launched the Vietnamese Business Leadership Development Programme "CEO Vietnam New Era" in the 2026 – 2030 period.
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.

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.

Retail sector urged to accelerate circular economy

Retail sector urged to accelerate circular economy
The circular economy, expanding green retail models, and reducing single-use plastics are becoming key priorities in Vietnam's green transition, according to a recent workshop.

Carbon credit push gathers pace among Vietnamese firms

Carbon credit push gathers pace among Vietnamese firms
Vietnamese firms are pushing ahead with carbon credit development as the country's cross-border trading framework takes shape.

VAHC signs US partnership to boost Vietnam's hydrogen economy

VAHC signs US partnership to boost Vietnam's hydrogen economy
A new US partnership will help Vietnam's hydrogen club push forward the country's hydrogen economy, according to VAHC.

Carlsberg Vietnam launches ESG programme at first Supplier Day

Carlsberg Vietnam launches ESG programme at first Supplier Day
Carlsberg Vietnam has launched its updated ESG programme, Brewing Tomorrow, at its first-ever Supplier Day in Hanoi.

Hanoi establishes special task force for social housing

Hanoi establishes special task force for social housing
A new task force will direct solutions to accelerate social housing investment across the city, with an expectation to bolster the city’s socioeconomic growth for 2026 and beyond.

Industrial realty poised to grasp FDI

Industrial realty poised to grasp FDI
Vietnam’s industrial real estate market is entering its next phase of growth, driven by high-quality investment inflows and the transition towards greener development.

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.

KN Holdings strengthens Guangdong supply chain ties

KN Holdings strengthens Guangdong supply chain ties
KN Holdings have strengthened supply chain ties with Guangdong businesses at a conference in China.

FIEs' listing on Vietnam's stock exchange, unlocking new capital

FIEs' listing on Vietnam's stock exchange, unlocking new capital
A Hanoi seminar has explored how allowing foreign-invested enterprises to list on Vietnam's stock exchange could open new capital channels and raise governance standards.

FDI listing hurdles lie beyond securities law

FDI listing hurdles lie beyond securities law
With the current position of Vietnam's stock market, the State Securities Commission expect foreign-invested enterprises to become one of the key providers of high-quality listings for the market, reflecting its integral role in the economy.

Insurance struggles to keep pace with electric vehicle boom

Insurance struggles to keep pace with electric vehicle boom
Vietnam’s fast-growing EV market is creating strong demand for dedicated insurance products, yet regulatory gaps, limited data sharing and unfamiliar risks are slowing the industry’s response.

VIB's pre-tax profit reaches over $199 million

VIB's pre-tax profit reaches over $199 million
On July 27, Vietnam International Bank (VIB) announced its business results for the first six months of 2026, with pre-tax profit reaching over VND5.18 trillion ($199.23 million), up 3 per cent on-year.

[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.

Visa exemption for special-category foreigners

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.

Vietnam ranks among world’s top 10 in AI Index

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.

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.

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race 2026 launches

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race 2026 launches
The launch ceremony of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 was held in Hanoi on July 22, officially marking the start of the journey towards this year's event.

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.

STEM education evolves for AI era

STEM education evolves for AI era
As AI reshapes labour market demands, STEM education is also evolving. Rather than focusing solely on technology, many programmes are placing greater emphasis on creativity, adaptability and problem-solving to prepare students for an AI-driven economy.

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.

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.

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.

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.