Business confidence rebounds as firms accelerate AI adoption and ASEAN expansion

Business confidence rebounds as firms accelerate AI adoption and ASEAN expansion

Business sentiment in Vietnam is rebounding strongly despite a challenging operating environment marked by rising costs and heightened global uncertainty, including ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade-related pressures.
Vietnam and WB strengthen cooperation

Vietnam and WB strengthen cooperation

Water security is expected to become a long-term cooperation framework between Vietnam and the World Bank (WB), contributing to the realisation of sustainable development goals and enhancing resilience to climate change.
Cooling crude oil prices temper Vietnam's oil and gas stock rally

Cooling crude oil prices temper Vietnam's oil and gas stock rally

Global oil prices have retreated following a de-escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, reducing geopolitical support for oil and gas stocks while leaving long-term industry fundamentals largely intact.
Work starts on Japan–Bac Lieu wind power plant

Work starts on Japan–Bac Lieu wind power plant

On June 20, Ca Mau People’s Committee, in collaboration with the Japan–Bac Lieu Energy JSC, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Japan–Bac Lieu wind power plant in Dong Hai commune.
Talent pressures reshape priorities for accounting practices

Talent pressures reshape priorities for accounting practices

ACCA launched its SMP Talent Management Toolkit
Maybank Investment Bank increases charter capital to over $134 million

Maybank Investment Bank increases charter capital to over $134 million

On June 22, Maybank Investment Bank (MSVN) has completed a charter capital increase of VND1.29 trillion ($49.62 million), raising its total charter capital from VND2.2 trillion ($84.62 million) to VND3.49 trillion ($134.23 million), representing an increa
SBV proposes raising short-term lending cap to 40 per cent

SBV proposes raising short-term lending cap to 40 per cent

The SBV has proposed increasing the share of short-term funds that banks can use for long-term loans from 30 per cent to 40 per cent.
Novogene says US DoD erroneously listed it on 1260H list

Novogene says US DoD erroneously listed it on 1260H list

Novogene announced that the U.S. Department of Defense erroneously designated it on the Section 1260H list, and the company is seeking correction.
GoVeda secures seed funding for AI IP platform

GoVeda secures seed funding for AI IP platform

GoVeda secured seed funding to accelerate development of its AI-native intellectual property platform that turns IP into a revenue engine for businesses.
Carlsberg Vietnam joins Danang cycling event to mark 55 years of Denmark ties

Carlsberg Vietnam joins Danang cycling event to mark 55 years of Denmark ties

Carlsberg Vietnam employees and leaders have joined a cycling event in Danang to reaffirm the company's commitment to sustainability.
Fusion Original Saigon Centre names new executive chef

Fusion Original Saigon Centre names new executive chef

Fusion Original Saigon Centre has appointed Ninh Le Trung Hau as executive chef to lead its culinary direction.
Hanoi breaks ground on three rental housing, five urban railway projects

Hanoi breaks ground on three rental housing, five urban railway projects

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has attended the groundbreaking of three rental housing and five urban railway projects in Hanoi.
Boutiqaat reportedly plans IPO for early 2027

Boutiqaat reportedly plans IPO for early 2027

Boutiqaat is positioned for expansion following reports of a potential IPO as early as the first quarter of 2027, according to Bloomberg.
BlueNexus unveils AquaX Hub for AI water operations

BlueNexus unveils AquaX Hub for AI water operations

BlueNexus Technologies debuted AquaX Hub at Singapore International Water Week 2026, a plug-and-play edge device bringing AI autonomous operations to legacy water assets.
Innovent doses first patient in multiple myeloma trial

Innovent doses first patient in multiple myeloma trial

Innovent Biologics dosed the first patient in a Phase 3 trial of IBI3003, a trispecific antibody for multiple myeloma.