South Korea and Vietnam agree deal on nuclear power development

South Korea and Vietnam agree deal on nuclear power development

A nuclear power development agreement has been signed between KEPCO and Petrovietnam during the South Korean president's state visit to Vietnam.
Vietnam nears investment grade as reforms and growth strengthen outlook

Vietnam nears investment grade as reforms and growth strengthen outlook

Vietnam’s sovereign credit ratings are now approaching investment grade, standing just one notch below the threshold under S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, and two notches below under Moody’s, bringing the country closer to its target of achieving investment-grade status.
AI and semiconductors drive new wave of Vietnam-South Korea business ties

AI and semiconductors drive new wave of Vietnam-South Korea business ties

Vietnam and South Korea are entering a new phase of business cooperation, with companies from both sides expanding investment and partnerships in AI, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.

GS E&C, FPT partner on data centre and smart city solutions

GS E&C, FPT partner on data centre and smart city solutions
A new partnership between GS E&C and FPT Corporation will focus on building data centres and smart city solutions in Vietnam.

AI and semiconductors drive new wave of Vietnam-South Korea business ties

AI and semiconductors drive new wave of Vietnam-South Korea business ties
Vietnam and South Korea are entering a new phase of business cooperation, with companies from both sides expanding investment and partnerships in AI, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.

Cohesity underscores importance of cyber resilience in Vietnam

Cohesity underscores importance of cyber resilience in Vietnam
Cybersecurity readiness is a growing priority as Vietnam advances its digital government agenda, VIR spoke to Cohesity's Kit Beall.

Thai Pavilion marks 50 years of Vietnam-Thailand relations

Thai Pavilion marks 50 years of Vietnam-Thailand relations
A new learning centre focused on Thailand's sufficiency economy philosophy has opened in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a milestone in Vietnam-Thailand relations.

South Korea and Vietnam agree deal on nuclear power development

South Korea and Vietnam agree deal on nuclear power development
A nuclear power development agreement has been signed between KEPCO and Petrovietnam during the South Korean president's state visit to Vietnam.

$2.3 billion Quynh Lap LNG plant to kick off in May

$2.3 billion Quynh Lap LNG plant to kick off in May
The $2.3 billion Quynh Lap LNG thermal power plant, invested by a consortium of Vietnam Oil and Gas Power Corporation, Nghe An Sugar Co., Ltd, and SK Innovation, will commence construction mid-May.

Ascentium Vietnam formed after Dezan Shira acquisition

Ascentium Vietnam formed after Dezan Shira acquisition
Dezan Shira & Associates has been acquired by Ascentium, which is now merging its Vietnam operations with InCorp Vietnam under one brand.

Viettel Global sets revenue target of nearly $2 billion in 2026

Viettel Global sets revenue target of nearly $2 billion in 2026
Viettel Global (VGI) successfully held its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) in Hanoi on April 23.

More disciplined growth for real estate and construction

More disciplined growth for real estate and construction
After a turbulent early 2020s, Vietnam’s real estate and construction sectors are entering a new growth cycle – one driven by fundamentals rather than speculation.

Vietnam advances pilot digital asset framework

Vietnam advances pilot digital asset framework
Vietnam’s evolving digital asset framework is expected to improve market transparency and create conditions to attract qualified foreign investors into a more regulated ecosystem.
More disciplined growth for real estate and construction

More disciplined growth for real estate and construction

After a turbulent early 2020s, Vietnam’s real estate and construction sectors are entering a new growth cycle – one driven by fundamentals rather than speculation.
Vietnam second fastest growing automotive market in ASEAN‑6

Vietnam second fastest growing automotive market in ASEAN‑6

Vietnam’s automotive market recorded 20.3 per cent sales growth in 2025, ranked as the second‑fastest growing market in ASEAN‑6.
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.

BII launches British Climate Partners to accelerate energy transition in Asian developing economies

BII launches British Climate Partners to accelerate energy transition in Asian developing economies
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, on April 24 announced its new five-year strategy, including the launch of British Climate Partners (BCP) to accelerate energy transition across Asi

VCCI agrees with proposal to extend tax incentives for EVs

VCCI agrees with proposal to extend tax incentives for EVs
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry agrees with the Ministry of Finance's proposal to extend the special consumption tax on motor vehicles under 24 seats powered by batteries.

Vietnam’s aviation authority pushes shift to greener operations

Vietnam’s aviation authority pushes shift to greener operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has instructed aviation stakeholders to study alternative fuels and gradually deploy sustainable aviation fuel, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the sector’s energy transition.

Five targets made for environmental protection law

Five targets made for environmental protection law
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has determined five strategic directions for amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Environmental Protection.

Nam Long ADC partnership with NNR to accelerate affordable housing

Nam Long ADC partnership with NNR to accelerate affordable housing
Nam Long ADC and Japan’s Nishi-Nippon Railroad (NNR) have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate Vietnam’s affordable housing supply, targeting 80 per cent growth for the Vietnamese developer by 2030.

Phu My Hung Harmonie’s second-phase launch attracts international interest

Phu My Hung Harmonie’s second-phase launch attracts international interest
Nearly 1,000 bookings were recorded at the second-phase sales event of the Phu My Hung Harmonie project, drawing 900 attendees.

IOM and partners launch new SMEs guidance for construction and materials industry in Vietnam

IOM and partners launch new SMEs guidance for construction and materials industry in Vietnam
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with EuroCham Vietnam Construction Sector Committee and Green Transition, launched on April 24 a new practical guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam's construct

Ho Chi Minh City introduces special procedures for industrial zone investment projects

Ho Chi Minh City introduces special procedures for industrial zone investment projects
Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing Zones and Industrial Parks Management Authority will apply special investment procedures to special investment projects.

Vietnam nears investment grade as reforms and growth strengthen outlook

Vietnam nears investment grade as reforms and growth strengthen outlook
Vietnam’s sovereign credit ratings are now approaching investment grade, standing just one notch below the threshold under S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, and two notches below under Moody’s, bringing the country closer to its target of achieving investment-grade status.

SSI chairman shifts stance on digital assets, eyes market entry

SSI chairman shifts stance on digital assets, eyes market entry
SSI chairman shifts stance on digital assets, says firm will enter market when opportunities clear.

Insurance shareholders push for higher dividends in 2026

Insurance shareholders push for higher dividends in 2026
Insurers are under pressure to boost dividends this year despite rising claims and market volatility straining their payout capacity.

Vietnam and South Korea roll out cross-border QR payment service

Vietnam and South Korea roll out cross-border QR payment service
A new cross-border QR payment link between Vietnam and South Korea has been launched by BIDV to facilitate international transactions.

[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.

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 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.

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.

US Magazine: A 3-Day trip to Phu Quoc costs less than a weekend in Singapore

US Magazine: A 3-Day trip to Phu Quoc costs less than a weekend in Singapore
Renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has dedicated an entire article to explain the allure of Phu Quoc to its nearly 5 million readers. Key reasons highlighted include convenient transportation, an advantageous visa policy, and a variety of appealing experiences.

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.

Carlsberg Vietnam backs Hue marathon for fifth year through Huda brand

Carlsberg Vietnam backs Hue marathon for fifth year through Huda brand
Carlsberg Vietnam's Huda brand has backed the Hue marathon for the fifth year running.

Nestlé Milo continues National U11 Football Championship 2026

Nestlé Milo continues National U11 Football Championship 2026
On April 6, the Teenager and Children Newspaper, the Vietnam Football Federation, and Nestlé MILO, announced the sponsor for the National U11 Football Championship – Nestlé MILO Cup 2026.

Japfa Vietnam hosts race to foster unity

Japfa Vietnam hosts race to foster unity
As part of its 30th anniversary commemorative activities, Japfa Vietnam held an internal running event on April 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.

TCP Vietnam collaborates with VNUS to promote water resource protection

TCP Vietnam collaborates with VNUS to promote water resource protection
TCP Vietnam has launched a three-year project to boost water protection awareness among students.

Revised Capital Law officially passed

Revised Capital Law officially passed
On April 23, the revised Capital Law is passed via the National Assembly, with 488/492 delegates participating in the vote in favour.

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.

TCP Vietnam collaborates with VNUS to promote water resource protection

TCP Vietnam collaborates with VNUS to promote water resource protection
TCP Vietnam has launched a three-year project to boost water protection awareness among students.

Asia-Pacific ministers meet FAO to boost food security

Asia-Pacific ministers meet FAO to boost food security
Asia-Pacific ministers convened in Brunei for talks with the UN food agency on strengthening food security and smallholder access to technology.

Vietnam must build resilience, says UNDP

Vietnam must build resilience, says UNDP
A new assessment from the UNDP links Asia-Pacific’s reliance on imported energy and critical supply chains to rising poverty pressure.

Asian public finance leaders gather in Seoul to advance AI-driven governance

Asian public finance leaders gather in Seoul to advance AI-driven governance
On March 31, plenary conference of the Public Expenditure Management Network in Asia 2026 opened in Seoul.

ADB unveils support package for members hit by Middle East crisis

ADB unveils support package for members hit by Middle East crisis
Fast-disbursing budget support and trade finance are part of an ADB package to cushion economies hit by Middle East turmoil.