Banks face rising bad debts amid push for debt market development

Banks face rising bad debts amid push for debt market development

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.
Vietnamese brands make gains in ASEAN’s brand economy

Vietnamese brands make gains in ASEAN’s brand economy

Vietnamese brands are strengthening their position in ASEAN’s brand economy, according to the ASEAN 500 2026 report from Brand Finance.
Panasonic launches fourth 'Together We Create' STEM contest

Panasonic launches fourth 'Together We Create' STEM contest

On October 30, Panasonic Vietnam officially launched the fourth season of its "Together We Create STEM" contest themed "Water and Life".
Japan's erex completes third biomass co-firing in Vietnam

Japan's erex completes third biomass co-firing in Vietnam

Japan's erex Co., Ltd. on November 2 announced that the company conducted its third biomass co-firing test in Vietnam.
Shifting from attracting capital to building national investment platform

Shifting from attracting capital to building national investment platform

Vietnam is undergoing a fundamental shift in mindset, moving from simply attracting capital to building a national strategic investment platform, and from development based on administrative boundaries to an approach centred on industry clusters, value ch
Fintech growth puts financial stability and resilience in focus

Fintech growth puts financial stability and resilience in focus

Rapid advances in fintech and AI are creating opportunities to improve efficiency and expand financial inclusion, but also intensifying the need for stronger risk management and operational resilience across the financial system.
Jiangsu opens 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival in Yonglian

Jiangsu opens 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival in Yonglian

Community delegates opened the 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival in Yonglian Village, presenting regional cultural heritage exhibits and artistic performances along the Yangtze River basin.
Shenzhen releases host city theme song for APEC 2026

Shenzhen releases host city theme song for APEC 2026

Municipal authorities in Shenzhen released the official host-city theme song and music video Meet You Where Wonders Bloom to promote regional cultural heritage ahead of APEC 2026.
Real estate and retail drive Q3 profit surge

Real estate and retail drive Q3 profit surge

Real estate companies have spearheaded third-quarter earnings growth, while basic resources and retail also delivered strong gains, offsetting slower banking growth and declining IT profits.
AMERYS Hotel Phu Quoc opens resort in Vietnam coastal hub

AMERYS Hotel Phu Quoc opens resort in Vietnam coastal hub

Private Palace Hotels Group inaugurated AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc within the Marina Square Complex in Duong Bao, opening resort facilities for multigenerational international travellers.
Tax reforms carve the path for growth and confidence

Tax reforms carve the path for growth and confidence

Closer collaboration between tax authorities and businesses, greater alignment with international standards, and digitalised administration are set to ease business burdens in Vietnam.
Dedicate series premieres in Philippines surpassing 2 million views

Dedicate series premieres in Philippines surpassing 2 million views

Media producers premiered the documentary series Dedicate across Philippine broadcasting networks, surpassing 2 million global views ahead of the Salt Lake Temple rededication ceremonies.
Ho Chi Minh City eyes chip design as US tech firms look to Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City eyes chip design as US tech firms look to Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City should build on its manufacturing strengths to move into chip design and advanced technologies, a forum has heard.
Huawei launches intelligent venue technology at Shenzhen arts centre

Huawei launches intelligent venue technology at Shenzhen arts centre

Technology company Huawei partnered with the Longgang International Arts Center in Shenzhen to deploy digital venue management architecture and smart audience connectivity platforms.
Hung Yen speeds up reform to boost investment appeal

Hung Yen speeds up reform to boost investment appeal

Hung Yen is accelerating administrative reform to cut business costs and strengthen its investment appeal.