E-commerce growth raises pressure on legal compliance
Legal issues and risks arising from the rapid expansion of e-commerce
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French developer launches first Vietnam condo project
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FTSE Russell names 27 Vietnamese stocks in review
FTSE Russell has added 27 Vietnamese stocks to its global equity indices, as Vietnam prepares to transition to emerging market status in September.
Danang and Laos seek deeper cooperation in semiconductors, AI and digital technology
Vietnamese and Lao officials explored Danang’s experience in digital transformation, semiconductor technology and AI during a visit from August 26-28.
Hanoi to break ground and inaugurate 16 infrastructure projects ahead of National Day
Hanoi People’s Committee sets a plan to break ground and inaugurate 16 works and projects, including 11 projects open to traffic and five to start on September 2.
China Eximbank prioritises financing for Lao Cai-Haiphong railway
On August 27, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi held talks with a delegation from China Eximbank on financing options for the Lao Cai-Haiphong railway.
C.P. Vietnam exports Vietnam’s first shipment of processed chicken to South Korea
On August 25, C.P. Vietnam Corporation held a ceremony to announce the export of Vietnam’s first shipment of processed chicken to South Korea. The shipment marks the first time processed chicken from Vietnam has entered the South Korean market.
E-commerce growth raises pressure on legal compliance
Legal issues and risks arising from the rapid expansion of e-commerce
CEO Talk
August 24, 2026 | 16:27
Smarter infrastructure design key to Vietnam’s AI ambitions
As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises are facing growing pressure to ensure that their underlying infrastructure can support increasingly demanding workloads while keeping data secure and operations resilient.
Biz Link
August 30, 2026 | 10:55
Danang and Laos seek deeper cooperation in semiconductors, AI and digital technology
Vietnamese and Lao officials explored Danang’s experience in digital transformation, semiconductor technology and AI during a visit from August 26-28.
VinFast to pour over $280 million more into Ha Tinh
Ha Tinh Economic Zone Management Authority has granted approval for VinFast to implement a factory and auxiliary facilities project at Vinhomes Vung Ang Industrial Park.
SAIGONTEL joins international partners for $3.5 billion AI data centre complex in Tay Ninh
SAIGONTEL and its international partners are advancing plans for a large-scale AI data centre in Tay Ninh, extending the group’s infrastructure ambitions from industrial parks into energy and digital infrastructure.
M&A
August 28, 2026 | 14:58
NutiFood Group plan to buy additional million shares in Quang Ngai Sugar
Two subsidiaries of NutiFood Group have registered to purchase a total of one million additional shares at Quang Ngai Sugar JSC, which owns the soy milk brand Vinasoy.
Outbound Investment
August 28, 2026 | 15:00
Businesses accelerate overseas expansion
Vietnamese businesses are stepping up efforts to expand overseas.
Vietnam's next cycle: capital shifts from low-cost manufacturing to higher-value investment and M&A
KPMG's Vietnam's Next Cycle briefing series opens in Singapore, bringing investors and business leaders together to examine the capital flows, reforms and deal activity shaping Vietnam's next phase of growth.
Significant steps made in related-party transactions
Related-party transactions remain one of the areas most closely scrutinised by Vietnam's tax authorities during tax audits.
KPMG
August 26, 2026 | 14:51
Vietnam's next cycle: capital shifts from low-cost manufacturing to higher-value investment and M&A
KPMG's Vietnam's Next Cycle briefing series opens in Singapore, bringing investors and business leaders together to examine the capital flows, reforms and deal activity shaping Vietnam's next phase of growth.
PwC
August 17, 2026 | 10:32
New challenges for workforce data and HR policy management with PIT changes
Vo Ngoc Thuy An, partner at PwC Vietnam, explains why employees are looking beyond gross salary and paying greater attention to their net income.
Indochine Counsel
August 21, 2026 | 15:51
Significant steps made in related-party transactions
Related-party transactions remain one of the areas most closely scrutinised by Vietnam's tax authorities during tax audits.
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
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
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 showcased its legacy and innovations at the 2025 National Achievements Exhibition, celebrating Vietnamese enterprise contributions.
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.
11 innovations showcased plastic waste management solutions in Vietnam
11 Vietnamese innovations showcased scalable solutions to tackle plastic pollution at InnoEx 2026 today, demonstrating how innovation can turn environmental challenges into opportunities for business growth and positive impact.
Vietnam urged to turn sustainability plans into action
The first International Conference on Development Economics, jointly organised by the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, and the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture, took place on August 26 in Hanoi.
Workshop advances low-carbon innovation in Vietnam’s cement sector
A workshop was held in Hanoi on August 27 with a view to support industrial decarbonisation of Vietnam's cement sector.
Legal amendments on agriculture and environment to take effect on January 1
The law amending and supplementing several provisions concerning administrative procedures and business conditions in the agriculture and environment sector will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Tan Lan 3 positions for next wave of manufacturing FDI
With an approximately 336-hectare site and a development model centred on manufacturing and supply-chain linkages, Tan Lan 3 Industrial Park is positioning itself as a medium- and long-term option for foreign manufacturers assessing expansion in Vietnam.
Growing in motion – TOD: reshaping urban lifestyle and space
The Ho Chi Minh City Handicraft and Wood Industry Association (HAWA), the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Construction and Building Materials (SACA), and the Ho Chi Minh City Architects Association held a thematic seminar on August 28.
Green Buildings
July 31, 2026 | 12:05
Palm City and Palm River reflect Huong Viet Properties' sustainable vision
Huong Viet Properties has won two Dot Property Vietnam Awards for its urban development vision.
Industrial Properties
August 30, 2026 | 10:30
Tan Lan 3 positions for next wave of manufacturing FDI
With an approximately 336-hectare site and a development model centred on manufacturing and supply-chain linkages, Tan Lan 3 Industrial Park is positioning itself as a medium- and long-term option for foreign manufacturers assessing expansion in Vietnam.
Businesses turn to stock market for fresh capital
Despite subdued liquidity and rising interest rates, businesses are stepping up IPOs, listings and capital raisings, betting increasingly on the stock market to unlock long-term funding.
Bad debt growth at listed banks slows, but asset-quality risks persist
Bad debt growth at listed banks slowed in the first half of 2026, but rising volume of loans needing attention and persistent irrecoverable debt signal mounting asset-quality risks.
Insurance
August 27, 2026 | 16:40
Tasco and PVI Insurance forge multi-sector partnership
Tasco Joint Stock Company (Tasco) and PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance) have expanded their cooperation through a series of agreements with four Tasco subsidiaries – Tasco Insurance, Savico, VETC Digital and Carpla Service.
Smart Payment Trends
August 20, 2026 | 15:15
VIB: customers need more value, not necessarily more cards
As customer needs become increasingly diverse, credit cards should remain a steadfast companion for customers throughout every stage of their personal financial journey.
[Infographic] AMATA: Industrial and Smart City Developer
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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
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
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 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.
Beaches drive Vietnam’s domestic tourism boom
Vietnam’s tourism is seeing a homegrown beach boom, with Phu Quoc, Danang, Hoi An and Con Dao sweeping the momentum table.
SABECO deepens consumer engagement at Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026
SABECO is using major cultural and culinary events to connect its brands with evolving consumption occasions. Its presence at Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026
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
A major tourism event is helping to promote sustainable development alongside environmental protection and the application of digital technology to enhance competitiveness.
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Hotels & Restaurants
August 28, 2026 | 09:43
National Day comes to the coast at Angsana & Dhawa Ho Tram
Entertainment
August 26, 2026 | 14:58
Vietnamese heritage shines at National Day celebrations in Singapore
Champions unveiled for National U11 Football Championship 2026
On August 5, the 2026 National U11 Football Championship – Nestlé MILO Cup officially concluded at the Dak Lak Provincial Indoor Sports Arena.
Halong Bay Heritage Marathon powered by Li-Ning scheduled for November
Halong Bay Heritage Marathon Powered by Li-Ning will take place from November 20–22, with the main race day scheduled for November 22.
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 has emerged as one of the most dynamic gaming markets not only in Southeast Asia but also globally.
SABECO strengthens community ties through Bia Saigon partnership
SABECO's Bia Saigon brand is strengthening its community engagement through a strategic partnership with Fatherland in Our Hearts.
Vietnam strives to build safer digital environment to protect children online
The Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with support from the European Union Delegation (EU) through the EU Justice and Legal Empowerment Programme, Phase II (EU JULE II), on August 21 convened a policy dialogue on child p
Swing for the Kids
November 16, 2025 | 10:00
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.
CSR
August 26, 2026 | 15:13
TCP and Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation empower youth through community sport yards
TCP and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation continue to expand community sport yards across Vietnam.
Vietnam advances ASEAN qualifications framework
Vietnam is stepping up implementation of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework to strengthen skills and qualifications recognition, while creating better pathways for safe, regular, and skills-based labour migration.
Regional cooperation crucial as Southeast Asia’s AI boom accelerates
Southeast Asia’s AI boom is attracting data centres, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductor investment, but these gains do not automatically translate into a collective regional win for ASEAN.
Vietnam wins first-ever Super Gold Award at World Youth Economic Forum
A team of eight Vietnamese students has won the top prize at the 2026 Asia Business Simulation Grand Final.
MoF minister outlines priorities for international integration to support growth
Speaking at the opening session of the 33rd diplomatic conference in Hanoi on August 1, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan presented the Ministry of Finance's strategy for advancing international economic integration and attracting foreign investment.