Vietnam nears investment grade as reforms and growth strengthen outlook
By Nguyen Huong
April 24, 2026 | 15:02
Vietnam’s sovereign credit ratings are now approaching investment grade, standing just one notch below the threshold under S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, and two notches below under Moody’s, bringing the country closer to its target of achieving investment-grade status.
AI and semiconductors drive new wave of Vietnam-South Korea business ties
By Nguyen Huong
April 24, 2026 | 14:57
Vietnam and South Korea are entering a new phase of business cooperation, with companies from both sides expanding investment and partnerships in AI, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.
Vietnam's auto sector to benefit from Hyundai, KOICA training deal
By Thanh Van
April 24, 2026 | 12:21
Hyundai Motor Group has teamed up with KOICA and the Ministry of Education and Training to train workers for Vietnam's growing auto industry.
Vietnam-South Korea forum outlines three pillars for strategic partnership
By Nguyen Huong
April 24, 2026 | 12:18
A bilateral economic forum in Hanoi saw Vietnam and South Korea commit to strengthening ties across industry, investment, and sci-tech.
AMRO notes Vietnam's economic resilience despite global uncertainties
By Thanh Van
April 24, 2026 | 10:06
Vietnam's economy remains resilient against global headwinds, but rising credit risks call for a careful policy response, AMRO says.
South Korea and Vietnam deepen strategic agricultural partnership
By Thanh Van
April 23, 2026 | 17:21
South Korea and Vietnam explore strategic measures to bolster bilateral agricultural cooperation and trade partnership.
Hanoi mulls time-based petrol motorbike ban on 11 streets
By Thai An
April 23, 2026 | 17:16
Hanoi is proposing a pilot low-emission zone in Hoan Kiem, with petrol-powered bikes banned during specified hours on 11 central streets.
Vietnam and South Korea cooperate on water security
By Nguyen Kim
April 23, 2026 | 17:05
Vietnam's Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung and South Korea's Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Kim Sungwhan on April 21 signed an MoU on water security.
Imexpharm targets fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth
By Thanh Van
April 23, 2026 | 09:00
Drugmaker Imexpharm aims for $123 million in revenue and $19 million in pre-tax profit in 2026 after a strong 2025 performance.
Cohesity underscores importance of cyber resilience in Vietnam
By Bich Ngoc
April 22, 2026 | 08:30
Cybersecurity readiness is a growing priority as Vietnam advances its digital government agenda, VIR spoke to Cohesity's Kit Beall.
Vietnam recognised among top performers in World Bank human capital index
By Thanh Van
April 20, 2026 | 20:32
Vietnam has been recognised by the World Bank as one of the top performers on the the Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) 2026, reflecting consistent progress in the country’s investment in human capital.
AI boom shifts focus to infrastructure readiness
By Hazy Tran
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.
VinaCapital to co-lead Ho Chi Minh City's new $19.2 million venture fund
By Bich Ngoc
April 20, 2026 | 10:49
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.
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