Vietnam Investment Review

Inward remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall 17 per cent in first quarter

Inward remittances to Ho Chi Minh City declined by 17 per cent in the first quarter due to global economic pressures.

Sun Group partners with China's Gold Mantis in $2.3 billion deal

Sun Group has signed a $2.3 billion MoU with Chinese interior design brand Gold Mantis.

Singapore to expand VSIP presence in Vietnam to 30 parks

Singapore plans to raise the number of VSIPs to 30 this year, following talks between the two prime ministers.

VIFC in Ho Chi Minh City attracts $19 billion in commitments

International investors have committed over $19 billion to VIFC in Ho Chi Minh City, pending regulatory approval.
Digital future for SMEs: no transformation without cybersecurity shield

A forum held in Hanoi on April 15 underscored that digital growth cannot be achieved without robust cybersecurity and data protection.
VinSpace plans first nano-satellite launch in 2027

VinSpace is gradually mastering manufacturing capabilities and plans to launch its first nano-satellites into orbit in 2027.

US business delegation heads to Vietnam to foster cooperation

Vietnam and Switzerland boost sci-tech cooperation

Vietnam’s tourism advances sustainability in 2026

Marico buys 75 per cent of Vietnam skincare startup Skinetiq

VinaCapital to co-lead Ho Chi Minh City's new $19.2 million venture fund

VinaCapital has been selected to co-lead Ho Chi Minh City's new venture capital fund, a public-private initiative to boost startups and innovation.

ACCA rolls out career workshops for Vietnamese students and teachers

A new regulatory push is driving career guidance earlier into Vietnam's schools, with ACCA helping to link education and business.

Vietnamese businesses face checkout inefficiencies in e-commerce

Vietnam's fast-growing e-commerce sector is losing revenue at the checkout stage, Payoneer research shows.

Corporate

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Corporate April 19, 2026 | 09:00

ACCA rolls out career workshops for Vietnamese students and teachers

A new regulatory push is driving career guidance earlier into Vietnam's schools, with ACCA helping to link education and business.

Corporate April 17, 2026 | 18:01

Vietnamese businesses face checkout inefficiencies in e-commerce

Vietnam's fast-growing e-commerce sector is losing revenue at the checkout stage, Payoneer research shows.

CEO Talk April 20, 2026 | 10:35

AWS chief medical officer on how tech can lower rare disease therapy barriers

Modern technology could help lower barriers to developing therapies for rare diseases, writes Dr. Rowland Illing, chief medical officer of AWS.

Biz Link April 20, 2026 | 12:05

Lulu Hypermarkets charters flight to bring Vietnam produce to Middle East

A chartered flight carrying 98 tonnes of Vietnamese fresh produce has arrived in the Middle East amid ongoing regional conflict.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

VIFC in Ho Chi Minh City attracts $19 billion in commitments

Investing April 20, 2026 | 10:50

VIFC in Ho Chi Minh City attracts $19 billion in commitments

International investors have committed over $19 billion to VIFC in Ho Chi Minh City, pending regulatory approval.

Investing April 20, 2026 | 10:49

VinaCapital to co-lead Ho Chi Minh City's new $19.2 million venture fund

VinaCapital has been selected to co-lead Ho Chi Minh City's new venture capital fund, a public-private initiative to boost startups and innovation.

M&A April 17, 2026 | 16:57

Vietnam's consumer finance sector sees renewed merger momentum

Strategic stake increases and ownership transfers are driving renewed merger activity in Vietnam's consumer finance market.

Outbound Investment April 14, 2026 | 16:57

Indonesia-Vietnam retail chain EraBlue targets $790 million by 2030

Indonesia-Vietnam retail chain EraBlue aims for $790 million annual revenue by 2030, up from $148 million in 2025.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochine Counsel Vilasia

Artificial intelligence training policy must be clear

Vietnam’s economy to suffer hard hit without decisive action

Your Consultant April 10, 2026 | 10:00

Artificial intelligence training policy must be clear

In June 2025, a California federal court held that Anthropic’s use of millions of pirated copies of books to train its large language models was “transformative, spectacularly so”, a ruling that briefly steadied the AI industry...

Your Consultant April 02, 2026 | 17:10

Vietnam’s economy to suffer hard hit without decisive action

VinaCapital estimates the US-Israel-Iran war will cause a 2 per cent point increase in inflation and a minus 1.5 per cent point hit to GDP growth unless the government takes firm action.

KPMG March 24, 2026 | 12:16

KPMG announces appointment of Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO

KPMG has named Gary Wingrove as its next global chairman and CEO, succeeding Bill Thomas after a nine-year tenure.

PwC March 30, 2026 | 08:00

Vietnam’s green push requires further hurdles to clear

Vietnam’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase, where ambition is rapidly giving way to the harder realities of execution, bankability, and scale.

Indochine Counsel February 13, 2026 | 08:00

Need-to-know aspects ahead of AI law

Managing partner Dang The Duc and senior associate Thai Gia Han of Indochine Counsel point out the key takeaways and what businesses need to know ahead of implementation.

Opinion

Chairman Pham Hong Diep

Shinec pioneers green, digital, and circular IPs in Vietnam

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics

Yap Kwong Weng

CEO of Vietnam SuperPort

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics

From pioneer to key player: Grab's 10-year milestone in Vietnam

Alejandro Osorio

Managing director of Grab Vietnam

From pioneer to key player: Grab's 10-year milestone in Vietnam

CMC Corporation: a pioneer in AI transformation

Nguyen Trung Chinh

Chairman of the Board of Directors, CMC Corporation

CMC Corporation: a pioneer in AI transformation

Topics

Digital Transformation Healthcare Platform Sustainable Energy Human Capital 4.0 Empowering Women Climate Change Response Special Administrative-Economic Zones Bank Scandals Safe and Sound Vietnam

Emagazine

December 17, 2025 | 11:43

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.

October 20, 2025 | 11:24

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.

October 09, 2025 | 08:00

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.

September 03, 2025 | 13:00

SABECO highlights heritage and innovation at national exhibition

SABECO showcased its legacy and innovations at the 2025 National Achievements Exhibition, celebrating Vietnamese enterprise contributions.

March 08, 2025 | 18:00

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 Growth

Energy Efficiency Rethinking Plastics BASF

MoF, KOICA, and GGGI to strengthen climate-tech funding

Pacifico Energy obtains survey licence for offshore wind venture

Legal ecosystem being completed carbon credit trading exchange

Ministry backs local BESS production to boost renewable energy use

MoIT to ensure power supply security for 2026

Technip Energies awarded contract for Long Son Petrochemicals enhancement project

Green Growth April 20, 2026 | 10:45

MoF, KOICA, and GGGI to strengthen climate-tech funding

The MoF, KOICA, and the GGGI on April 17 launched a net-zero venture in order to strengthen climate-tech funding.

Green Growth April 16, 2026 | 09:00

Pacifico Energy obtains survey licence for offshore wind venture

Pacifico Energy is expanding its energy infrastructure footprint in Vietnam with a site survey licence for an offshore wind project.

Green Growth April 16, 2026 | 08:30

Legal ecosystem being completed carbon credit trading exchange

State management authorities are eager to complete the legal framework for operating a carbon credit trading exchange this year.

Green Growth April 11, 2026 | 20:00

Ministry backs local BESS production to boost renewable energy use

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is backing domestic BESS production to strengthen Vietnam's clean energy industry.

Investing April 10, 2026 | 19:28

MoIT to ensure power supply security for 2026

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has reaffirmed that Vietnam’s power supply in 2026 will be fully secured.

Corporate April 10, 2026 | 19:22

Technip Energies awarded contract for Long Son Petrochemicals enhancement project

On April 9, French engineering technology firm Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. for its Long Son Petrochemicals Enhancement project in Vietnam.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

An Khai Hung launches IKI Village residential project in Ho Chi Minh City

Property April 18, 2026 | 09:00

An Khai Hung launches IKI Village residential project in Ho Chi Minh City

An Khai Hung Investment has broken ground on a 424-unit residential project in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring private gardens and wellness living design.

Property April 17, 2026 | 18:13

Singapore to expand VSIP presence in Vietnam to 30 parks

Singapore plans to raise the number of VSIPs to 30 this year, following talks between the two prime ministers.

Green Buildings April 20, 2026 | 08:00

Green real estate labels mask deeper capital market divides

Green real estate has become a common label in Vietnam's property market, but capital markets are drawing sharper distinctions beneath the surface.

Industrial Properties April 10, 2026 | 19:21

Ho Chi Minh City introduces special procedures for industrial zone investment projects

Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing Zones and Industrial Parks Management Authority will apply special investment procedures to special investment projects.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

MB accelerates expansion push to solidify top-five bank position

Money April 20, 2026 | 10:33

Inward remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall 17 per cent in first quarter

Inward remittances to Ho Chi Minh City declined by 17 per cent in the first quarter due to global economic pressures.

Money April 19, 2026 | 09:00

MB accelerates expansion push to solidify top-five bank position

MB is accelerating its push to solidify a top-five position in Vietnam's banking sector, driven by strong profit growth.

Insurance April 16, 2026 | 14:26

Vietnam's life insurance industry to surpass $7 billion by 2030

Vietnam's life insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9 per cent.

Insurance April 16, 2026 | 14:25

Non-life insurance competition heats up as smaller players gain ground

Smaller insurers are challenging incumbents in the non-life insurance market as competition intensifies in early 2026.

Smart Payment Trends April 09, 2026 | 12:48

VIB approves dividend of nearly 19 per cent

On April 8, VIB held its AGM in Ho Chi Minh City, approving a dividend of nearly 19 per cent, including cash dividends and bonus shares.

Smart Payment Trends April 06, 2026 | 10:44

VIB launches subscription-based Max Card

On March 30, Vietnam International Bank (VIB) launched Max Card on the Max app.

Infographics

Infographics February 13, 2026 | 09:00

[Infographic] AMATA: Industrial and Smart City Developer

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.

Infographics January 21, 2026 | 10:05

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.

Timeout

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Timeout April 07, 2026 | 15:00

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.

Timeout March 12, 2026 | 11:39

Vietnam welcomes over 2.2 million international visitors in February

Vietnam received more than 2.2 million international visitors in February, bringing the total for the first two months of the year to 4.68 million, up 18.1 per cent on-year.

Timeout December 19, 2024 | 16:09

Vietnam among top 3 destinations appealing to Australians

Australians are continuing to travel in record numbers with the latest data revealing Vietnam as one of the three top-growth destinations, according to the Singapore-based asianaviation.com on December 16.

Timeout December 27, 2024 | 17:19

US Magazine: A 3-Day trip to Phu Quoc costs less than a weekend in Singapore

Renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has dedicated an entire article to explain the allure of Phu Quoc to its nearly 5 million readers. Key reasons highlighted include convenient transportation, an advantageous visa policy, and a variety of appealing experiences.

Hotels & Restaurants April 03, 2026 | 16:05

Pullman Ninh Binh prepares for opening

Pullman Ninh Binh has named a new general manager ahead of its May opening.

The Insider February 12, 2026 | 08:57

Vietnam’s tourism advances sustainability in 2026

After a stellar year marked by a record number of international tourist arrivals, Vietnam’s tourism and hospitality sectors are poised to enter an acceleration phase, shifting its focus from recovery to quality-driven growth.

Lifestyle April 10, 2026 | 12:19

Young artists honoured at Pan Pacific Hanoi Art Awards

Pan Pacific Hanoi’s “Horizons of Tomorrow” awards.

Entertainment March 11, 2026 | 12:42

Xoe Thai dance takes centre stage at Muong Thanh Tet 2026

Muong Thanh Tet 2026 has launched across the group's hotel system, blending Xoe Thai dance with post-Lunar New Year celebrations.

Videos

CEO Seminar: Orienting Sustainable Investment and Development of Industrial Parks

VIR to Host Forum on Innovation-Led Sustainable Development

Talkshow: Vietnam-Japan Relations: New Drivers, New Heights

FDI surge fuels new optimism for Vietnam’s economy

Vietnamese Party leader, US President talk bilateral ties, trade issues

Talkshow Media fuels standout brands

AI to add 120–130 billion USD to Vietnam's economy by 2040: report

PM celebrates groundbreaking of 300 mln USD tech hub in Hanoi

Hanoi invests in heritage conservation to foster sustainable tourism development

EU considers Vietnam trusted, prioritised partner in Asia-Pacific: Ambassador

PM welcomes Skoda Auto’s support for Vietnam’s automobile industry

Sports

Sports April 06, 2026 | 17:04

Nestlé Milo continues National U11 Football Championship 2026

On April 6, the Teenager and Children Newspaper, the Vietnam Football Federation, and Nestlé MILO, announced the sponsor for the National U11 Football Championship – Nestlé MILO Cup 2026.

Sports April 06, 2026 | 12:54

Japfa Vietnam hosts race to foster unity

As part of its 30th anniversary commemorative activities, Japfa Vietnam held an internal running event on April 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sports March 30, 2026 | 13:35

Nestlé MILO backs Vietnam's oldest marathon in Nha Trang

The 67th Tien Phong Marathon, Vietnam's oldest running race, drew a record 12,000 participants with Nestlé MILO's continued support.

Sports March 28, 2026 | 11:14

Vietnam’s sports economy eyes billion-dollar breakthrough

With rising consumer demand, regional integration and digital transformation, Vietnam’s sports sector is poised to evolve into a major economic driver.

Photos

Photos April 09, 2026 | 08:00

Exploring Grab’s AI-powered experiences

Following the launch of AI-powered experiences, Grab is offering a closer look at how these solutions come to life in everyday use.

Photos February 03, 2026 | 17:19

Bayer Vietnam opens new healthcare warehouse in Tay Ninh

Bayer in collaboration with PhytoPharma inaugurated a new healthcare warehouse at Long Hau Industrial Park in Tay Ninh on January 27.

Photos December 16, 2025 | 08:00

Long Thanh International Airport receives first flight

A Boeing 787 flight departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport landed at Long Thanh International Airport on December 15.

Photos November 22, 2025 | 11:24

Latest images from Long Thanh International Airport

Long Thanh Airport is ahead of schedule to ensure operations can begin by December this year.

Photos November 19, 2025 | 15:44

CEO talkshow spotlights industrial park investment trends

Nearly 100 leaders and experts discussed investment trends and modern industrial park development at Phu My 3 on November 14.

Society

CSR Swing for the Kids

VCCI refutes US concerns over overcapacity and forced labour in Vietnam

Vietnamese among Asia’s most optimistic spenders

Society April 17, 2026 | 17:22

VCCI refutes US concerns over overcapacity and forced labour in Vietnam

Systemic overcapacity and forced labour do not exist in Vietnam's export sectors, the VCCI has stated.

Society April 14, 2026 | 16:49

Vietnamese among Asia’s most optimistic spenders

Vietnamese consumers are Asia's most optimistic, with 70 per cent holding a positive outlook, a new study finds.

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.

Swing for the Kids January 21, 2025 | 16:50

Supporting students in mountainous areas: from heart to heart

The Swing for the Kids scholarship fund has granted more than 21,000 scholarships for poor students and supported upgrades of learning facilities across Vietnam.

CSR March 27, 2026 | 14:31

Roche Pharma Vietnam and Hope Foundation inaugurate kitchen for boarding students

On March 27, Roche Pharma Vietnam, in collaboration with the Hope Foundation, officially inaugurated and put into operation a new kitchen facility at the Aró site of Lang Kindergarten in Tay Giang commune, Danang city.

CSR March 26, 2026 | 16:00

P&G Vietnam extends decade-long clean water commitment to Nghe An

P&G Vietnam has expanded its safe drinking water initiative to Nghe An province, partnering with the Vietnam Red Cross for World Water Day

World News

Vietnam must build resilience, says UNDP

Asian public finance leaders gather in Seoul to advance AI-driven governance

ADB unveils support package for members hit by Middle East crisis

ASEAN countries exposed by Middle East oil dependence

Vietnam ranks among top 50 happiest countries in 2026

International media spotlight Vietnam’s National Assembly election

World News April 15, 2026 | 08:15

Vietnam must build resilience, says UNDP

A new assessment from the UNDP links Asia-Pacific’s reliance on imported energy and critical supply chains to rising poverty pressure.

World News April 01, 2026 | 18:10

Asian public finance leaders gather in Seoul to advance AI-driven governance

On March 31, plenary conference of the Public Expenditure Management Network in Asia 2026 opened in Seoul.

World News March 25, 2026 | 11:10

ADB unveils support package for members hit by Middle East crisis

Fast-disbursing budget support and trade finance are part of an ADB package to cushion economies hit by Middle East turmoil.

World News March 23, 2026 | 17:18

ASEAN countries exposed by Middle East oil dependence

ASEAN countries are vulnerable to supply chain disruptions due to their heavy dependence on crude oil imports from the Middle East.

World News March 20, 2026 | 09:00

Vietnam ranks among top 50 happiest countries in 2026

Vietnam ranks among the world’s top 50 happiest countries and is one of the nations that have made the most significant gains in life satisfaction over the past two decades.

World News March 16, 2026 | 09:41

International media spotlight Vietnam’s National Assembly election

The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure is an important political event demonstrating the people’s right to mastery in choosing outstanding representatives who will convey their will and aspirations to the bodies of State power.