Hazy Tran

Rewiring tourism for the digital traveller era

May 14, 2026 | 09:00

Sharad Jain at Mastercard delves into digital journeys and how seamlessly visitors can experience and spend across the country.

Home demand drives property credit

May 13, 2026 | 09:18

As policy steers credit towards end-users, Vietnam’s property lending is increasingly anchored in real housing demand, with stable growth masking a deeper shift in how capital is allocated.

Tighter capital redraws property market

May 12, 2026 | 17:24

As credit tightens and rates recalibrate, Vietnam’s property market is being reshaped not by scarcity of capital, but by how selectively and sustainably it is deployed.

Accor goes big on Vietnam with bold franchising pivot

May 07, 2026 | 10:41

Marking its first major franchise rollout in Vietnam under the country’s evolving legal framework, Accor is formalising hotel franchising operations. The group’s representatives told VIR’s Hazy Tran about a structural shift towards a 50-50 split between managed and franchised hotels over the next decade, positioning Vietnam at the forefront of its Asia growth strategy.

Vietnam banking sector marks 75-year milestone

May 06, 2026 | 17:11

Marking 75 years of development, the State Bank of Vietnam is stepping into a more demanding policy phase, tasked with anchoring stability, taming inflation, and steering capital flows to sustain faster, higher-quality growth.

Middle East war weighs heavily on accountant confidence

April 30, 2026 | 12:47

The Middle East conflict is rapidly evolving into a global shock to both costs and confidence, placing export-dependent Vietnam under dual pressure from rising inflation, currency volatility, and eroding competitiveness.

Ignoring sustainability carries unpriced risks

April 30, 2026 | 12:45

The ACCA has noted that amid rising global uncertainty, any retreat from environmental, social, and governance commitments is not merely a short-term strategic choice, but risks evolving into a long-term financial liability with tangible costs.

AI boom shifts focus to infrastructure readiness

April 20, 2026 | 20:30

As AI shifts into real-world deployment, the decisive factor for enterprises is no longer adoption, but whether their data centre and cloud infrastructure can sustain scale, efficiency, and long-term value.