Vietnam explores Samurai bond issuance potential at roadshow in Japan
By Minh Vu
November 10, 2026 | 15:39
From November 5 to 10, the Ministry of Finance organised a Non-Deal Roadshow in Japan to engage with investors. The programme took place on the sidelines of the visit by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, following a series of investment promotion activities in the US in October.
Customs Department and VAFIE sign cooperation agreement to strengthen FDI engagement
By Minh Vu
November 10, 2026 | 09:19
Customs authorities and the foreign-invested business community have formalised a partnership aimed at improving engagement, law enforcement, and import-export facilitation.
Vietnam and Japan step up agricultural market access
By Linh Thuy
November 09, 2026 | 14:58
Vietnam and Japan have agreed to prioritise completing market-opening procedures for Vietnamese pomelos and Japanese grapes for the 2027 harvest season, while advancing negotiations on a range of other agricultural, food, and seafood produce.
European firms push for stronger Vietnam trade ties
By Thanh Van
November 06, 2026 | 12:19
European business leaders pressed for closer trade and investment ties with Vietnam during high-level talks in Hanoi.
Vietnam and AIIB discuss expanding financial cooperation
By Nguyen Huong
November 05, 2026 | 17:11
On November 4, at the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Phuong held a meeting with a delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, led by Kim-See Lim, AIIB’s investment director, to discuss expanding financial cooperation and infrastructure development.
Vietnam and EU pursue new value chains
By Nguyen Huong
November 05, 2026 | 12:02
Vietnam and the EU are moving to broaden their economic relationship, targeting fresh value chains, a quicker green shift, and stronger trade ties.
Average startup capital per new business doubled to $800,000
By Nguyen Huong
November 05, 2026 | 11:56
More than 243,600 businesses were newly established or resumed operations in the first 10 months, with registered capital up 11.6 per cent on-year.
Unlocking investment potential of TOD in Vietnam
By Ngoc Anh
November 05, 2026 | 09:00
Jingfeng Xu, country director of Arup Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Ngoc Anh the key conditions for turning Vietnam’s transit-oriented development (TOD) ambitions into commercially viable projects.
Vietnam's first homegrown security chip unveiled
By Thanh Van
November 04, 2026 | 12:08
The Government Cipher Committee and Viettel have unveiled a new security chip and the country's first domestically designed secure semiconductor platform.
EU-ABC delegation visits Vietnam to deepen trade and investment ties
By Thanh Van
November 04, 2026 | 08:00
The EU-ASEAN Business Council met senior Vietnamese officials from the trade and industry, finance, health and foreign affairs ministries in Hanoi on November 4.
Banks face rising bad debts amid push for debt market development
By Lien Thuy
November 03, 2026 | 18:07
Rising bad debts and shrinking provisioning buffers are prompting tighter credit discipline, while state-owned Vietnam Asset Management Company’s expanded mandate and a new trading platform offer fresh momentum for debt resolution.
SABECO posts stronger earnings ahead of Lunar New Year peak
By Nguyen Thu
November 02, 2026 | 14:01
SABECO has posted stronger earnings and solid cash flow in the first nine months, supporting its dividend ahead of the Lunar New Year peak.
Japanese companies continue their M&A buying spree in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
November 02, 2026 | 13:38
Major Japanese companies are ramping up dealmaking activities in Vietnam to acquire promising businesses.
Mobile Version