Capacity and regulations among British areas of expertise in IFCs
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.
UK–Vietnam partnership advances BIM centre for railway development
January 24, 2026 | 11:20
Vietnam and the UK will establish a BIM centre of excellence to support planning and delivery of major railway projects.
First UK-Vietnam Business Summit held in Ho Chi Minh City
November 06, 2025 | 19:08
Over 200 high-level leaders, entrepreneurs, and senior managers from leading British and Vietnamese companies attended the first UK-Vietnam Business Summit.
British commitment shines with Vietnamese partnerships
September 02, 2025 | 22:04
Ho Chi Minh City’s future as an international financial centre (IFC) is bright. Its strategic location at the heart of the Southeast Asian region, young and dynamic population, and growing digital economy all position it for continued strong growth.
Trade scope expands with British accession to CPTPP
December 25, 2024 | 10:00
Already fuelled by a bilateral free trade deal, trade and investment between Vietnam and the United Kingdom will be expanded following the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership’s entry into force with Britain.
British organisation supports Quang Binh in UXO clearance
July 19, 2024 | 15:17
The central province of Quang Binh, one of the localities most affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war, has benefited from UXO risk education, survey and clearance activities implemented by British non-governmental organisation Mines Advisory Group (MAG).
Carlsberg quaffs British soft drinks maker Britvic for £3.3 bn
July 08, 2024 | 15:55
Danish brewer Carlsberg on Monday said that it had reached a deal to buy British soft drinks manufacturer Britvic for £3.3 billion ($4.2 billion).
AstraZeneca profit up on strong sales of cancer drugs
April 25, 2024 | 17:37
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Thursday said net profit jumped 21 percent in the first three months of the year thanks to strong growth in sales of cancer drugs.
British businesses eye Vietnam's renewable energy sector
November 07, 2023 | 17:17
A delegation of 14 British businesses visited the country earlier this month.
British leaders enthusiastic over CPTPP implementation
May 04, 2023 | 09:00
The United Kingdom is beginning its new life as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, with Vietnam also being a beneficiary from its expansion.
UK can blossom in Vietnam to celebrate 50 years of trade
January 11, 2023 | 09:00
British business in Vietnam is increasing, with many great performances during 2022. Kenneth Atkinson, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the interesting stories of recovery, and future investment trends under impacts of free trade agreements.
More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements
August 18, 2022 | 20:40
Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide.
Strategic agreements signed to develop HCM City’s new downtown
April 10, 2022 | 21:42
Graham Stuart, the British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, witnessed a signing ceremony yesterday of strategic agreements between Masterise Homes with Foster+ Partners and Quimera Energy Efficiency (QEE) to develop The Global City, a new downtown project in HCM City.
Exports struggle to make British dent
March 31, 2022 | 11:11
After the initiation of a trade deal between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, hopes of quick profits for many of the latter’s exporters have been dashed as industries continue to get to grips with implementation.
Civilisation at stake in most important climate talks yet
October 28, 2021 | 00:11
The pressure is on for nations to deliver when it comes to a robust agreement at the upcoming COP26 climate summit – none more so than the British hosts. But with key representation set to miss the event and leaders criticised of not taking the matter seriously enough, it remains to be seen if the world can come together to turn the climate tide.
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