US firms deepen energy engagement with Vietnam

US firms deepen energy engagement with Vietnam

US companies are stepping up engagement with Vietnam’s energy sector.
Vietnam steps up market reforms as FTSE Russell reviews upgrade progress

Vietnam steps up market reforms as FTSE Russell reviews upgrade progress

On February 5 at the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi received a working delegation from FTSE Russell, led by CEO Fiona Bassett.
Vietnam ready to increase purchases of US goods

Vietnam ready to increase purchases of US goods

Vietnam is willing to step up imports from the US, with a focus on procurement deals for machinery, equipment, and high technoloy.

Vietnam-South Africa strategic partnership boosts business links

Vietnam-South Africa strategic partnership boosts business links
Newly upgraded ties position South Africa as a gateway for Vietnamese firms seeking deeper access to African markets.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways secures AJW Group support for fleet operations

Sun PhuQuoc Airways secures AJW Group support for fleet operations
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has signed a long-term maintenance and spare parts support agreement with UK-based AJW Group.

From Vietnam to the world: Pizza 4P’s global journey

From Vietnam to the world: Pizza 4P’s global journey
Pizza 4P’s has grown into a 40-store network spanning Japan, India, and Indonesia, with its first US outlet set to open in New York this summer.

Vietnam-South Africa strategic partnership boosts business links

Vietnam-South Africa strategic partnership boosts business links
Newly upgraded ties position South Africa as a gateway for Vietnamese firms seeking deeper access to African markets.

VIFC launches aviation finance hub to tap regional market growth

VIFC launches aviation finance hub to tap regional market growth
VIFC’s new initiative aims to position Ho Chi Minh City as an emerging centre for aviation finance as Asia-Pacific demand accelerates.

KKR and Singtel step up data centre investment in Southeast Asia

KKR and Singtel step up data centre investment in Southeast Asia
KKR and Singtel’s $5.1 billion acquisition targets expansion of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres across Southeast Asia.

KKR and Singtel step up data centre investment in Southeast Asia

KKR and Singtel step up data centre investment in Southeast Asia
KKR and Singtel’s $5.1 billion acquisition targets expansion of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres across Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese businesses diversify amid global trade shifts

Vietnamese businesses diversify amid global trade shifts
Vietnamese businesses are accelerating market diversification across Southeast Asia.

Foreign-language trademarks gain traction in Vietnam

Foreign-language trademarks gain traction in Vietnam
Use of non-Vietnamese trademarks is rising, with expert Nhung Pham outlining intellectual property protection challenges for businesses.

Offshore structuring and the Singapore holding route

Offshore structuring and the Singapore holding route
Thailand’s Berli Jucker is acquiring MM Mega Market Vietnam in a landmark cross-border deal that will test rules which introduce significant changes to the taxation of capital transfers and internal restructurings involving foreign investors. Nam Trinh of Vilasia Law Firm examines how Vietnam may tax offshore transfers and apply restructuring exemptions.
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.
Delivering urban railways and transit-oriented development

Delivering urban railways and transit-oriented development

Vietnam’s efforts to expand urban rail and sustainable city development have increased attention on transit-oriented development and digital delivery tools.
IP alterations shape asset strategies for local investors

IP alterations shape asset strategies for local investors

An amended intellectual property law, effective from April 1, reflects a forward-looking effort to harmonise with global trends. In the coming period, sub-law regulations are expected to play a pivotal role in clarifying the scope and application of certain new provisions, particularly those relating to AI and data mining

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.

Momentum is real in the race to net-zero emissions

Momentum is real in the race to net-zero emissions
Vietnam is developing its green economy with application of high technology. Juhern Kim, country representative to Vietnam at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), writes about 2026 as a proof point for Vietnam’s net-zero race.

$100 million initiative launched to protect forests and boost rural incomes

$100 million initiative launched to protect forests and boost rural incomes
Vietnam on January 29 received a major green investment, with international partners committing over $100 million to protect forests.

Trung Nam-Sideros River consortium wins bid for LNG venture

Trung Nam-Sideros River consortium wins bid for LNG venture
A consortium between Trung Nam Group and Sideros River has won the bid for the Ca Na LNG power plant venture, with a total investment of $2.2 billion.

Vietnam moves towards market-based fuel management with E10 rollout

Vietnam moves towards market-based fuel management with E10 rollout
The MoIT has implemented the nationwide use of E10 biofuel, in line with Vietnam’s emission reduction commitments.

Frasers Property and GELEX Infrastructure propose new joint venture

Frasers Property and GELEX Infrastructure propose new joint venture
Frasers Property plans to take a controlling stake in a new joint venture with GELEX Infrastructure to pursue real estate development opportunities in Vietnam.

Sun Group led consortium selected as investor for new urban area

Sun Group led consortium selected as investor for new urban area
A consortium led by Sun Group was chosen by Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee as the strategic investor for the $3.76 billion Binh Quoi-Thanh Da New Urban Area.

Vietnam breaks into Top 10 countries and regions for LEED outside the US

Vietnam breaks into Top 10 countries and regions for LEED outside the US
The US Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. in association with Daikin Vietnam, successfully hosted an event on February 4.

Ho Chi Minh City to develop first eco-industrial park in Q1

Ho Chi Minh City to develop first eco-industrial park in Q1
Phu My 3 Specialised Industrial Park is completing procedures to become Ho Chi Minh City’s first eco-industrial park.

Vietcap’s VAD 2026 draws strong global investor turnout

Vietcap’s VAD 2026 draws strong global investor turnout
Vietcap's 13th annual Vietnam Access Days Conference ran from February 3 to 5 in Ho Chi Minh City.

New rules ease foreign access to Vietnam equities

New rules ease foreign access to Vietnam equities
Circular 08 introduces amendments to securities market regulations, aimed at facilitating foreign investor participation.

Insurance market building the next chapter of protection

Insurance market building the next chapter of protection
After a prolonged period of adjustment and restructuring, Vietnam’s insurance market is turning a corner. As the industry enters a new development cycle, 2026 is shaping up to be more than a growth milestone..

VIB’s SmartDepo is the smart way to handle idle cash

VIB’s SmartDepo is the smart way to handle idle cash
Vietnam International Bank is introducing a new approach to managing idle cash flows.

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.

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.

New Year tourism receipts top $40m in key cities

New Year tourism receipts top $40m in key cities
Major destinations opened 2026 on a strong note, with several cities each earning more than $40 million during the New Year holiday.

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.

Nestlé accompanies Ho Chi Minh City's student sports event

Nestlé accompanies Ho Chi Minh City's student sports event
Nestlé's Milo brand has sponsored the opening ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh City Student Sports Competition.

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.

Food safety law issues addressed

Food safety law issues addressed
Vietnam is striving to solve difficulties and obstacles in implementation of a decree on food safety. ​​​​​​​

Hanoi intensifies airport monitoring amid Nipah disease risks

Hanoi intensifies airport monitoring amid Nipah disease risks
Amid the risk of Nipah flu, Hanoi is closely monitoring the situation at Noi Bai International Airport.

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.

Carlsberg Vietnam delivers Lunar New Year support in central region

Carlsberg Vietnam delivers Lunar New Year support in central region
Carlsberg Vietnam and Huda have delivered 7,500 Tet care packages to underprivileged families across seven provinces in Central Vietnam.

Vietnam and Laos step up urban and infrastructure cooperation

Vietnam and Laos step up urban and infrastructure cooperation
Officials from Vietnam and Laos moved to deepen cooperation in urban planning, infrastructure, and investment as bilateral ties continue expanding.

Space Summit 2026 opens in Singapore amid alignment calls

Space Summit 2026 opens in Singapore amid alignment calls
Space Summit 2026 opened in Singapore on February 2, convening government leaders, space agencies, industry executives, researchers, and investors.

PM inspects APEC 2027 project progress in An Giang province

PM inspects APEC 2027 project progress in An Giang province
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited An Giang province on January 28 to review progress and address bottlenecks in key projects serving APEC 2027.

Philippines plans higher rice imports to stabilise supply

Philippines plans higher rice imports to stabilise supply
Rice trade flows in Southeast Asia are set to increase as Manila moves to stabilise domestic supply.