public investment

Public investment is reshaping real estate’s role in Vietnam

January 21, 2026 | 10:04

Large-scale public investment is reinforcing real estate as a long-term asset in Vietnam, shifting focus away from short-term speculation.

Higher 2026 growth target puts pressure on credit framework

January 19, 2026 | 09:00

The push for 10 per cent economic growth in 2026 is expected to strain Vietnam's credit growth framework.

Securing capital and efficiency for Vietnam’s 2026-2030 growth ambitions

December 17, 2025 | 10:00

One of the decisive challenges in achieving high growth is ensuring that the economy has a sufficiently large pool of capital.

Legislation gives government flexibility for loan guarantees

December 11, 2025 | 18:04

A new draft law allows the debt ceiling to rise above annual GDP growth and widens access to official development assistance and concessional financing

Vietnamese businesses eye growth through public investment

November 09, 2025 | 10:00

Vietnam's next growth breakthrough lies in transforming public investment into a dynamic partnership between the state and private sector.

Accelerating disbursement of foreign capital key to driving growth this year

October 16, 2025 | 09:51

The disbursement of public investment capital, including capital from foreign funds, has been identified as a key task for 2025.

Public investment making an impact

October 15, 2025 | 14:18

The Ministry of Finance has shown optimism about the country’s progress in public investment, which is helping the economy achieve its desired growth and control inflation.

Public investment disbursement reaches $17.6 billion in nine months

October 13, 2025 | 19:37

More than $17.6 billion in public investment was disbursed in the first nine months of 2025, meeting half of the year’s target.

Corporate bonds a critical lifeline for Vietnam’s infrastructure ambitions

July 29, 2025 | 16:53

Corporate bonds are emerging as a vital tool to attract long-term private capital and boost sustainable growth.

Jump in infrastructure spending offers bright prospects for contractors

July 24, 2025 | 18:09

The transport infrastructure boom is unlocking strong growth prospects for major construction contractors as massive public investment fuels long-term demand.

Minister of Finance proposes 'seed money' strategy to unlock disbursement

June 20, 2025 | 16:20

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang proposed using state 'seed money' to unlock full public investment disbursement at June 19 briefing.

More finished public plans in the works

June 11, 2025 | 09:57

Progress has been made in the disbursement of public investment in Vietnam, with the Ministry of Finance taking the lead in working with peers and localities to reach the desired goal.

Public investment progress varies wildly among localities

May 26, 2025 | 11:41

Though decentralisation has helped some localities accelerate public investment disbursement, others are still reporting poor performance, which may affect the country’s overall plans.

Public funding a lifeline for construction ambitions

May 26, 2025 | 11:12

Public investment is being deemed a lifeline for construction materials manufacturers such as cement and steel producers, which are currently under mounting pressure from fierce competition and shrinking export markets.