Ho Chi Minh City projects $10.5 billion remittance inflows in 2025

Ho Chi Minh City projects $10.5 billion remittance inflows in 2025

Ho Chi Minh City’s total remittance inflow is estimated to reach $10.5 billion thus year, a 10.5 per cent rise against 2024.
Digital shift reshaping Vietnam’s real estate brokerages

Digital shift reshaping Vietnam’s real estate brokerages

As brokerage standards tighten, Meey Group CEO Nguyen Ly Kieu Anh discusses how digital tools are reshaping the real estate market.
New decree sharpens enforcement in securities market

New decree sharpens enforcement in securities market

Regulators are tightening enforcement and streamlining procedures as updated rules reshape the securities sanctions framework.

Takeda Vietnam awarded for ongoing support of Vietnam’s sustainability efforts

Takeda Vietnam awarded for ongoing support of Vietnam’s sustainability efforts
Takeda Vietnam has received the “In Partnership with Vietnam’s Sustainable Development” award.

Vietnam's retail market tops $269 billion in 2025 amid e-commerce boom

Vietnam's retail market tops $269 billion in 2025 amid e-commerce boom
Vietnam's retail market recorded a five-year high in revenue, reaching $269 billion in 2025.

Digital shift reshaping Vietnam’s real estate brokerages

Digital shift reshaping Vietnam’s real estate brokerages
As brokerage standards tighten, Meey Group CEO Nguyen Ly Kieu Anh discusses how digital tools are reshaping the real estate market.

Voluntary Sustainability Standards pave way for Vietnam’s agricultural exports

Voluntary Sustainability Standards pave way for Vietnam’s agricultural exports
A single rejected shipment can take years for an exporter to rebuild trust with international partners, and may even tarnish an entire sector.

New decree spurs on PPP implementation

New decree spurs on PPP implementation
As public-private partnerships play an increasingly vital role in national infrastructure development, removing financial bottlenecks has become a priority.

Global alliance develops $1 billion AI data centre network in Vietnam

Global alliance develops $1 billion AI data centre network in Vietnam
Create Capital Vietnam JSC, Haimaker.ai, and other global investors have announced a joint venture to develop a $1 billion network of sovereign AI data centres.

DKSH to acquire Vietnamese healthcare distributor Biomedic

DKSH to acquire Vietnamese healthcare distributor Biomedic
DKSH Technology is expanding its scientific solutions business in Vietnam through the acquisition of local healthcare distributor Biomedic.

T&T Group brings Savan 1 Wind Power Plant online in Laos

T&T Group brings Savan 1 Wind Power Plant online in Laos
T&T Group has put its Savan 1 Wind Power Plant into operation in Laos, contributing to realising the goal of increasing imports from Laos.

Vietnam opens arms wide to talent with high-tech nous

Vietnam opens arms wide to talent with high-tech nous
In 2025, amid sweeping institutional reforms that mark Vietnam’s deeper economic integration, the government rolled out a series of strategic measures to position Vietnam as a new regional technology hub.

Why global standards matter in digital world

Why global standards matter in digital world
Vietnam is advancing one of the most ambitious digital transformation agendas in Southeast Asia. From digital payments and e-government services to AI-driven manufacturing and smart city systems, digital technologies are reshaping the country’s economic landscape at remarkable speed.
Opportunities reshaped by disciplined capital aspects

Opportunities reshaped by disciplined capital aspects

Across Southeast Asia, dealmaking remained relatively subdued for much of 2025, as tighter financial conditions, valuation gaps, regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical risks tempered investor sentiment.
Standing out in the Chinese outbound investment wave

Standing out in the Chinese outbound investment wave

As shifting trade regimes and supply chain realignments accelerate Chinese companies’ push to go global, Southeast Asia has emerged as the region’s foremost investment destination. In an interview with VIR’s Hazy Tran, Angela Yang, partner at PwC Vietnam, revealed how Chinese enterprises plan overseas expansion within the next few years.
Vietnam opens arms wide to talent with high-tech nous

Vietnam opens arms wide to talent with high-tech nous

In 2025, amid sweeping institutional reforms that mark Vietnam’s deeper economic integration, the government rolled out a series of strategic measures to position Vietnam as a new regional technology hub.

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.

Green transition to close $20 billion annual investment gap

Green transition to close $20 billion annual investment gap
Vietnam has set ambitious climate commitments of net-zero by 2050, a 15.8 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and a rapid shift towards renewable energy.

Australia contributing to Vietnam’s climate change responses

Australia contributing to Vietnam’s climate change responses
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam GILLIAN BIRD talked to DUC HANH about the efforts of the Australian government in supporting Vietnam to implement sustainable development in key industries.

CME Solar strengthens position in Vietnamese renewables

CME Solar strengthens position in Vietnamese renewables
In Vietnam, CME Solar continues to reinforce its position as a top investor and developer in renewable energy, especially in rooftop solar.

Self-care signals shift towards sustainable healthcare

Self-care signals shift towards sustainable healthcare
Self-care is increasingly seen as a sustainable solution to reduce pressure on the healthcare system while improving the quality of life and public health.

Why Vietnam must build a global strategy for its construction industry

Why Vietnam must build a global strategy for its construction industry
Jerry Nguyen from Hoa Binh Construction Group looks at why the number of overseas projects led by Vietnamese firms as general contractors is still limited.

Housing operations must be effective

Housing operations must be effective
In 2025, the real estate market is expected to maintain a broadly stable growth trajectory. However, a number of persistent shortcomings and constraints remain and need to be addressed in order to ensure sustainable and effective development in the years ahead.

Green finance offers 'passport' for Vietnamese construction, building materials firms

Green finance offers 'passport' for Vietnamese construction, building materials firms
With stricter green standards sweeping across markets, Vietnamese construction companies must accelerate their transition or fall behind.

Sembcorp Development secures licence for VSIP in Khanh Hoa

Sembcorp Development secures licence for VSIP in Khanh Hoa
On December 31, Sembcorp Development and Becamex IDC Corporation received approval to develop a new Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park in Khanh Hoa Province.

Banks step up listing plans in 2026 to strengthen capital and transparency

Banks step up listing plans in 2026 to strengthen capital and transparency
Vietnam's stock market is poised for a notable shift in 2026 as several banks plan to move from UPCoM to HSX.

Ho Chi Minh City projects $10.5 billion remittance inflows in 2025

Ho Chi Minh City projects $10.5 billion remittance inflows in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City’s total remittance inflow is estimated to reach $10.5 billion thus year, a 10.5 per cent rise against 2024.

Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Mutual Life

Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Mutual Life
Manulife is set to sell MVI Life, formerly Aviva Vietnam, to Asahi Life, allowing it to focus fully on its core business in Vietnam.

Corporate Excellence Award affirms VIB’s leadership in sustainable retail banking

Corporate Excellence Award affirms VIB’s leadership in sustainable retail banking
VIB has been honoured with the Corporate Excellence Award 2025, recognising its long-term strategy, strong governance, and customer-centric retail model.

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.

Lang Son achieves UNESCO Global Geopark recognition

Lang Son achieves UNESCO Global Geopark recognition
Lang Son Geopark has just been honoured with the UNESCO Certificate recognising it as a UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a significant milestone in the journey to preserve and promote the natural and cultural values of the northern province of Lang Son.

Progress on 1-million-unit social housing scheme

Progress on 1-million-unit social housing scheme
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 2 chaired a conference to implement the National Assembly's Resolution 201/2025/QH15 on piloting special mechanisms for social housing development and review progress in the first five months of 2025.

Vietjet launches mega year-end ticket promotion

Vietjet launches mega year-end ticket promotion
Vietjet will be offering millions of promotional tickets on December 12 with discounts of up to 100 per cent.

Vietjet launches daily Manila flights to celebrate year-end festive peak season

Vietjet launches daily Manila flights to celebrate year-end festive peak season
Vietjet is launching daily flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Manila from December 19 to celebrate the year-end festive season.

Phu Tho emerges as northern Vietnam’s new tourism hub

Phu Tho emerges as northern Vietnam’s new tourism hub
With its rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and new development opportunities, Phu Tho province is attracting both domestic and international visitors.

Vietjet completes Airbus A320/A321 updates ahead of deadline

Vietjet completes Airbus A320/A321 updates ahead of deadline
Vietjet's A320/A321 aircraft have received urgent updates, finishing hours ahead of schedule and reinforcing the airline’s safety and reliability.

Ho Chi Minh City students shine in record-setting martial arts showcase

Ho Chi Minh City students shine in record-setting martial arts showcase
60,000 students from 165 schools in Ho Chi Minh City have participated in a record-breaking Vovinam martial arts music performance.

Herbalife Vietnam supports Vietnam Olympic Committee with nutrition and training

Herbalife Vietnam supports Vietnam Olympic Committee with nutrition and training
Herbalife Vietnam and the Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC) have held an advanced sports nutrition and performance workshop for coaches and performance experts.

Herbalife and VFF host advanced sports nutrition training for coaches

Herbalife and VFF host advanced sports nutrition training for coaches
Herbalife Vietnam and the VFF held an advanced sports nutrition training in Hanoi to help coaches and specialists enhance player performance and recovery.

Hanoi High School Student Football Tournament kicks off

Hanoi High School Student Football Tournament kicks off
The 24th Hanoi High School Student Football Tournament – Capital Security Newspaper Cup 2025, Number 1 Active Cup kicked off on October 26.

Vietnam moves to enhance disease prevention, equity, and sustainability

Vietnam moves to enhance disease prevention, equity, and sustainability
Vietnam is completing the legal framework to meet urgent requirements for policy transformation and enhancing disease prevention capacity.

Vietnam unites to tackle major causes of disease and death

Vietnam unites to tackle major causes of disease and death
The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are speeding up action on noncommunicable diseases.

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.

Tokio Marine Vietnam supports children with autism through art education project

Tokio Marine Vietnam supports children with autism through art education project
Tokio Marine Insurance Vietnam has implemented a visual art training project dedicated to supporting children on the autism spectrum.

ASEAN economies move up the global chip value chain

ASEAN economies move up the global chip value chain
Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand are emerging as strategic hubs in the global semiconductor industry, but rising geopolitical and tech risks loom.

AWS unveils major AI innovations at re:Invent 2025

AWS unveils major AI innovations at re:Invent 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a wave of new AI innovations on December 2 at its annual re:Invent conference in Las Vegas.

Japanese embassy marks 20 years of Japan-ASEAN bond market support

Japanese embassy marks 20 years of Japan-ASEAN bond market support
Japan and Vietnam celebrated two decades of JAFTA technical assistance on November 28, supporting the growth of Vietnam’s bond and securities markets.

Vietnam leads ASEAN in consumer optimism

Vietnam leads ASEAN in consumer optimism
Vietnam continues to lead the region in consumer optimism, according to the sixth edition of the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS).