Vietnam and Laos commit to joint industrial development and research

Vietnam and Laos commit to joint industrial development and research

Vietnam and Laos aim to deepen industrial cooperation and strengthen supply chains through a new bilateral MoU.
Vietnam Expo 2025: a strategic move for Hong Kong into Southeast Asia’s rising star

Vietnam Expo 2025: a strategic move for Hong Kong into Southeast Asia’s rising star

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is strategically positioning its approach to the Vietnamese market through the upcoming Vietnam Expo.
Vietnam sets pace for dual transition in industry and trade

Vietnam sets pace for dual transition in industry and trade

Vietnam’s industry and trade sector is accelerating its digital transformation while pursuing greener growth.

Masan Consumer named by Fortune in 100 Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia

Masan Consumer named by Fortune in 100 Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia
Masan Consumer has been named as the only fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company in Vietnam in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Southeast Asia.

OECD projects moderation in Vietnam’s GDP growth over next two years

OECD projects moderation in Vietnam’s GDP growth over next two years
OECD forecasts Vietnam’s economic growth will moderate after strong expansion in 2025, supported by consumption, investment and exports.

LPBank Securities accelerates AI and data innovation with AWS

LPBank Securities accelerates AI and data innovation with AWS
At the forefront of the financial services industry’s evolution, LPBank Securities is pioneering a new standard for digital financial experiences.

Vietnam International Gifts & Housewares Expo to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam International Gifts & Housewares Expo to open in Ho Chi Minh City
The Vietnam International Gifts & Housewares Expo (IGHE) will take place from December 18-20 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Coro Energy to launch BESS Pilot in Vietnam

Coro Energy to launch BESS Pilot in Vietnam
Coro Energy PLC has signed a deal with Mobile World Group (MWG) for the delivery of a co-located Battery Energy Storage System Pilot (BESS Pilot).

Amata City Ha Long fosters collaboration with Chinese manufacturers

Amata City Ha Long fosters collaboration with Chinese manufacturers
Amata City Ha Long participated in the 'Vietnam-China (Guangxi) Trade, Investment Promotion, and Business Matching Conference on November 26.

Education reforms aid dealmaking appeal

Education reforms aid dealmaking appeal
Investors continue to exhibit a growing appetite for dealmaking in Vietnam’s education sector in line with the government’s focus on education reforms.

Vietnam and Laos commit to joint industrial development and research

Vietnam and Laos commit to joint industrial development and research
Vietnam and Laos aim to deepen industrial cooperation and strengthen supply chains through a new bilateral MoU.

Telecoms advances expected to penetrate all sectors and fields

Telecoms advances expected to penetrate all sectors and fields
Nguyen Phong Nha, deputy general director of the Authority of Telecommunications, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about how Vietnam’s regulatory environment and public-private partnerships converge to foster a thriving digital economy.

Main drivers for Vietnam’s digital economy future

Main drivers for Vietnam’s digital economy future
As businesses look to Vietnam for innovation and investment opportunities, understanding the forces shaping this evolving landscape has become crucial. Yves Vanderstraeten, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam’s Digital Sector Committee, discussed with VIR’s Minh Anh the motivations propelling the digital economy.
Tax & Legal Institute 2025 drives Vietnam’s tax reform momentum

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.
Vietnam advances ESG in finance while critical data gaps remain

Vietnam advances ESG in finance while critical data gaps remain

Despite the Vietnamese financial sector's early momentum in integrating ESG, gaps in data, governance, and analytics remain critical challenges.
Safeguards essential for e-commerce data

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.

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.

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.

The promising future of Vietnam’s golf tourism

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

AIA leads the charge to healthier, longer, better lives

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

Coro Energy to launch BESS Pilot in Vietnam

Coro Energy to launch BESS Pilot in Vietnam
Coro Energy PLC has signed a deal with Mobile World Group (MWG) for the delivery of a co-located Battery Energy Storage System Pilot (BESS Pilot).

Vietnam strengthens energy storage pathway

Vietnam strengthens energy storage pathway
Vietnam sharpened its national energy storage roadmap this week as government leaders and industrial operators aligned on BESS deployment.

Women take leading role in agriculture and food systems

Women take leading role in agriculture and food systems
Women are shaping Vietnam’s farming sector, contributing to innovation, productivity, and sustainable development.

Experts highlight unpaid care work as key barrier to gender equality

Experts highlight unpaid care work as key barrier to gender equality
Unpaid care work remains a blind spot in Vietnam’s gender equality efforts, experts say at an international conference.

The Privé sets the benchmark for luxury real estate

The Privé sets the benchmark for luxury real estate
The Privé, developed by Dat Xanh, is redefining the standards of luxury real estate in Vietnam with its exclusivity, privacy, and uniqueness.

TD CASA and the rise of bespoke interior design in luxury living spaces

TD CASA and the rise of bespoke interior design in luxury living spaces
Bespoke interior design is becoming a defining direction for Vietnam's high-end design industry.

AkzoNobel showcases the future of sustainable façade architecture

AkzoNobel showcases the future of sustainable façade architecture
AkzoNobel took part in the ZAK World of Façades conference on November 26 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Becamex – Binh Phuoc drives sustainable industrial growth

Becamex – Binh Phuoc drives sustainable industrial growth
Becamex – Binh Phuoc Industrial Park aims to enhance investment opportunities and foster sustainable industrial growth in Vietnam.

National Assembly reviews amendments to personal income tax law

National Assembly reviews amendments to personal income tax law
The NA is reviewing amendments to the Law of Personal Income Tax that lower rates and adjust brackets for all taxpayers.

Flexible tax regime proposed to better reflect actual incomes of household businesses

Flexible tax regime proposed to better reflect actual incomes of household businesses
A new draft Law on Personal Income Tax proposes a dual tax system and higher revenue thresholds, aiming to match tax obligations with actual incomes.

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.

Cross-border QR payments launched for Chinese tourists

Cross-border QR payments launched for Chinese tourists
A new cross-border QR payment service aims to offer seamless transactions for tourists while boosting trade and financial connectivity between Vietnam and China.

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.

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.

Vietjet resumes Con Dao flights from early December

Vietjet resumes Con Dao flights from early December
Vietjet will restart its Con Dao services from December, adding more daily flights and offering flexible fares for travellers.

Vietjet takes first Boeing 737-8 in major fleet upgrade

Vietjet takes first Boeing 737-8 in major fleet upgrade
Vietjet has received its first Boeing 737-8 under a landmark 200-aircraft order, strengthening its regional fleet expansion plans.

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.

New ILO report offers policy recommendations for disability inclusion

New ILO report offers policy recommendations for disability inclusion
A new ILO assessment highlights policies to advance inclusion and sustainable employment for persons with disabilities nationwide.

Maternal job loss may affect children’s mental health, research shows

Maternal job loss may affect children’s mental health, research shows
Maternal job loss can have measurable psychological effects on children, according to findings shared at a Hanoi conference.

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.

Vietnam receives emergency international relief as regional flooding intensifies

Vietnam receives emergency international relief as regional flooding intensifies
Vietnam is continuing to receive emergency international relief as severe flooding wreaks havoc across the region.

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).

CPTPP ministers convene council meeting in Melbourne, launch new accession talks

CPTPP ministers convene council meeting in Melbourne, launch new accession talks
Ministers at the ninth CPTPP meeting agreed to advance new accession talks as Vietnam prepares to assume the 2026 chairmanship with key priorities.