Citi sharpens its focus on institutional banking
By Thien Huong
February 09, 2026 | 19:58
Minh Ngo, newly appointed Citi country officer and banking head for Vietnam, discussed the bank’s strategic priorities in this country with VIR’s Thien Huong.
Green logistics–the vital link in the global energy transition
By Thanh Van
February 09, 2026 | 19:35
Do Hoang Phuong, chairman of Precious Prestige Trading and Logistics (PPL), spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about the company’s vision and strategy, as well as how the Vietnamese logistics enterprise can contribute to supporting the national and global energy
Wages and Lunar New Year bonuses on the rise
By Anh Duc
February 09, 2026 | 17:47
The average Lunar New Year bonus rose 13 per cent in 2026 as higher minimum wages and improved labour market conditions boosted incomes.
Agro-forestry and fisheries exports jump nearly 30 per cent in January
By Thai An
February 09, 2026 | 17:45
Vietnam’s agro-forestry and fisheries export turnover reached an estimated $6.51 billion in January 2026, up 29.5 per cent on-year.
Canada backs Vietnam’s green transition with AGILE project
By Nguyen Huong
February 09, 2026 | 17:41
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada, and the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam, launched the project “Advancing Innovation, Growth and Leadership Capacity for Vietnamese Enterprises” on February 6.
Canada trade minister to visit Vietnam and Singapore
By Thanh Van
February 09, 2026 | 17:37
Canada’s trade minister will visit Vietnam and Singapore to strengthen trade, investment, and regional economic cooperation.
SSC steps up engagement with FTSE Russell on market reforms
By Thanh Van
February 09, 2026 | 17:33
The State Securities Commission is working with FTSE Russell to support market reforms and strengthen integration with global capital markets.
G42 and Vietnamese consortium to build national AI infrastructure
By Thanh Van
February 09, 2026 | 17:32
G42, the Abu Dhabi-based technology group, and a consortium comprising FPT Corporation and Viet Thai Group, signed an agreement to develop AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam on February 9.
IFC considers $50m trade finance guarantee facility for Nam A Bank
By Thanh Van
February 09, 2026 | 17:28
The International Financial Corporation has proposed to guarantee investments in Nam A Commercial Joint-Stock Bank.
New tax incentives to benefit startups and SMEs
By Duc Thuy
February 09, 2026 | 17:27
Newly-issued Decree 20 introduces a package of tax exemptions and reductions, creating a more favourable legal and financial environment.
Mitsubishi acquires Thuan An 1 residential development from PDR
By Thanh Van
February 09, 2026 | 08:00
Mitsubishi Corporation has acquired the Thuan An 1 residential development from Phat Dat and formed a partnership to jointly develop it in Ho Chi Minh City.
Frasers Property and GELEX Infrastructure propose new joint venture
By Bich Ngoc
February 07, 2026 | 15:00
Frasers Property plans to take a controlling stake in a new joint venture with GELEX Infrastructure to pursue real estate development opportunities in Vietnam.
Sun Group led consortium selected as investor for new urban area
By Bich Ngoc
February 06, 2026 | 15:20
A consortium led by Sun Group was chosen by Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee as the strategic investor for the $3.76 billion Binh Quoi-Thanh Da New Urban Area.
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