Cai Mep Ha Port project wins approval with $1.95bn investment
By Thanh Van
February 02, 2026 | 16:17
Approval has been granted for the $1.95 billion Cai Mep Ha general and container port project in southern Vietnam.
Repositioning Vietnam in Asia’s manufacturing race
By Vlad Savin
February 02, 2026 | 16:00
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector has emerged from the challenging conditions of 2025 with renewed momentum. Industrial output and new orders have rebounded, while business confidence has improved noticeably over the past year.
Manufacturing growth remains solid in early 2026
By Thanh Van
February 02, 2026 | 15:28
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector continued to expand at the start of 2026, with the PMI remaining comfortably above the 50-point threshold.
Navigating venture capital trends across the continent
By Vinnie Lauria
February 02, 2026 | 14:00
Today’s global environment is marked by heightened uncertainty, driven by macroeconomic volatility, record-high US dollar and gold prices, escalating geopolitical tensions, and unpredictable trade policy signals.
Motivations to achieve high growth
By Dr. Phan Huu Thang
February 02, 2026 | 11:00
Taking advantage of high-quality foreign investment in collaboration with the improvement of the private sector is a key lever enabling Vietnam to achieve high GDP growth.
Capacity and regulations among British areas of expertise in IFCs
By Nguyen Huong
February 02, 2026 | 09:09
Vietnam’s ambition to build an international financial centre is gaining traction. British Counsul General in Ho Chi Minh City Alexandra Smith told VIR’s Nguyen Huong why the United Kingdom is a key partner in shaping a future-ready financial hub.
Transition underway in German investment across Vietnam
By Torben Minko
February 02, 2026 | 08:00
Last year was a resilient and constructive one for German businesses in Vietnam. According to recent community feedback and macroeconomic outlooks, around 80 per cent of German companies here report their business performance as “good” or “meeting expectations”, a testament to stability amid ongoing global challenges, marking a strong recovery from the mid-year dip due to tariff shocks.
AQUA Vietnam extends investment commitment to 2045
By Thanh Van
February 01, 2026 | 08:13
AQUA Vietnam has announced a long-term strategy to expand investment and factory capacity through to 2045.
Vietnam startup funding enters a period of capital reset
By Bich Ngoc
January 30, 2026 | 11:06
Vietnam’s startup fundraising is shifting towards sustainability and capital efficiency as investors concentrate on proven business models.
Piaggio Vietnam: the making of a global manufacturing hub
By Nguyen Huong
January 29, 2026 | 17:56
After nearly two decades of operations in Vietnam, Piaggio has moved beyond its role as a vehicle manufacturer.
EU and Vietnam elevate relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership
By Thanh Van
January 29, 2026 | 15:22
On January 29, the European Union and Vietnam announced the upgrade of their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Germany's Schwalbe expands its export distribution centre in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
January 29, 2026 | 15:08
German tyre brand Schwalbe is expanding its export distribution centre in Vietnam in collaboration with its long-standing logistics partner, Kuehne+Nagel.
Vietnam accelerates preparations for arbitration centre linked to new financial hub
By Nguyen Huong
January 28, 2026 | 17:09
On January 27, the Ministry of Justice held a session on establishment of an international arbitration centre for Vietnam's international financial centre.
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