Vietnam Investment Review

Carbon pricing becomes business reality as ETS pilot launched

Vietnam's carbon market has entered its pilot phase, making carbon pricing a business issue with implications for compliance and competitiveness.

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.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City disburses over $3.26 billion in public investment in eight months

Ho Chi Minh City had disbursed VND85 trillion ($3.26 billion) in public investment capital, equivalent to 57.7 per cent of the plan assigned by the prime minister.
FDI inflows rise 55.4 per cent on year

In the first eight months of the year, newly registered investment doubled that of the same period last year.
Manufacturing production rises at fastest pace in just over two years

Growth in the Vietnamese manufacturing sector continued to strengthen midway through the third quarter of the year.

Draft legal amendments target red tape and decentralisation

Specific financial mechanism proposed for Vietnam Railways

Vietnam's recruitment market shows resilience in H1

ACV pushes to complete Long Thanh Airport phase one by September

Vietnam and Sakha Republic pledge closer ties at Vladivostok forum

Vietnam and the Republic of Sakha have discussed strengthening cooperation during talks at the Eastern Economic Forum.

Vietnam calls for stronger Russia-ASEAN economic cooperation

Vietnamese Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan called for more concrete economic cooperation between Russia and ASEAN at the Russia-ASEAN Business Dialogue, held on the sidelines of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on September 2.

Vietnam seeks to deepen investment cooperation in Russian Far East

Vietnam and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the Russian Far East.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire

E-commerce growth raises pressure on legal compliance

Vietnam logistics costs account for 16 per cent of GDP

Corporate August 30, 2026 | 10:26

E-commerce growth raises pressure on legal compliance

Legal issues and risks arising from the rapid expansion of e-commerce

Corporate August 28, 2026 | 15:01

Vietnam logistics costs account for 16 per cent of GDP

Digital transformation is expected to give Vietnam's logistics sector a much-needed boost, improving productivity and reducing logistics costs to between 12-15 per cent of GDP.

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 September 04, 2026 | 16:37

Japfa Vietnam's safe and efficient livestock value chain

Japfa Vietnam continues to invest in management systems, technology, and contract farming models to optimise efficiency across its entire value chain.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

Ho Chi Minh City disburses over $3.26 billion in public investment in eight months

Investing September 04, 2026 | 16:46

Ho Chi Minh City disburses over $3.26 billion in public investment in eight months

Ho Chi Minh City had disbursed VND85 trillion ($3.26 billion) in public investment capital, equivalent to 57.7 per cent of the plan assigned by the prime minister.

Biz Link September 04, 2026 | 12:48

Vietnam and Sakha Republic pledge closer ties at Vladivostok forum

Vietnam and the Republic of Sakha have discussed strengthening cooperation during talks at the Eastern Economic Forum.

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.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochine Counsel Vilasia Ansarada

Significant steps made in related-party transactions

Your Consultant 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.

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.

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 September 04, 2026 | 12:46

Carbon pricing becomes business reality as ETS pilot launched

Vietnam's carbon market has entered its pilot phase, making carbon pricing a business issue with implications for compliance and competitiveness.

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.

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

AFRY awarded design contract for LNG project

11 innovations showcased plastic waste management solutions in Vietnam

Vietnam urged to turn sustainability plans into action

Workshop advances low-carbon innovation in Vietnam’s cement sector

Legal amendments on agriculture and environment to take effect on January 1

Vietnam Petroleum Institute and TÜV SÜD Vietnam to co-develop energy transition solutions

Green Growth September 03, 2026 | 16:21

AFRY awarded design contract for LNG project

Swedish engineering services firm AFRY will be international technical advisor for the Thai Binh liquefied natural gas power facility.

Green Growth August 30, 2026 | 10:36

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.

Green Growth August 28, 2026 | 15:03

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.

Green Growth August 28, 2026 | 14:30

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.

Green Growth August 26, 2026 | 08:00

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.

Green Growth August 25, 2026 | 18:26

Vietnam Petroleum Institute and TÜV SÜD Vietnam to co-develop energy transition solutions

On August 21, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) signed a MoU with TÜV SÜD Vietnam Co., Ltd. to promote cooperation in consultancy, training, and the development of technical solutions supporting Vietnam's energy transition.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Tan Lan 3 positions for next wave of manufacturing FDI

Growing in motion – TOD: reshaping urban lifestyle and space

Property 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.

Property August 29, 2026 | 09:00

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.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

Building trust is vital for green finance transition

Businesses turn to stock market for fresh capital

Money September 04, 2026 | 12:09

Building trust is vital for green finance transition

Vietnam has taken an important policy step with its Green Taxonomy, but stronger professional judgement will be required across the financial ecosystem.

Money August 30, 2026 | 10:45

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.

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.

Insurance August 26, 2026 | 15:57

Uneven profit growth highlights diverging fortunes across insurers

Insurers are posting sharply different profit performances, highlighting a widening gap between growth quality and the underlying factors relevant to corporate earnings.

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.

Smart Payment Trends August 05, 2026 | 15:38

VIB launches One Card, ushering in a new era of credit cards

On August 5, VIB officially launched One Card, marking a new milestone in credit card innovation by integrating multiple card tiers, benefit schemes, privilege sets, and the capacity to evolve alongside the customer into a single card.

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 August 20, 2026 | 12:07

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.

Timeout August 18, 2026 | 14:32

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

Timeout July 16, 2026 | 10:46

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.

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.

Hotels & Restaurants August 28, 2026 | 09:43

National Day comes to the coast at Angsana & Dhawa Ho Tram

Angsana & Dhawa Ho Tram is offering a programme of family activities, Vietnamese cuisine and seaside experiences for the National Day holiday.

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 August 17, 2026 | 10:36

Mia Luxury Collection reimagines Vietnamese heritage

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Entertainment August 26, 2026 | 14:58

Vietnamese heritage shines at National Day celebrations in Singapore

Vietnamese fashion label Tsafari showcased a collection blending traditional Vietnamese heritage with Peranakan cultural influences at a programme marking Vietnam’s 81st anniversary National Day, in Singapore.

Videos

[Live] Tourism real estate seminar

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

Sports

Sports August 06, 2026 | 13:41

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.

Sports August 03, 2026 | 22:58

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.

Sports July 22, 2026 | 14:39

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.

Sports July 17, 2026 | 16:14

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.

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

SABECO strengthens community ties through Bia Saigon partnership

Vietnam strives to build safer digital environment to protect children online

Society August 24, 2026 | 15:29

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.

Society August 21, 2026 | 17:19

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 Foundation supports school upgrades in Nghe An’s Do Luong district

Swing for the Kids November 16, 2025 | 10:00