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Citi panel highlights Vietnam's growth and market upgrade momentum

By Huong Thuy May 22, 2026 | 11:22

A Citi-hosted panel in Singapore examined Vietnam's economic prospects and the impact of its upcoming stock market reclassification.

Future skills investment a strategic priority for Vietnam businesses

By Huyen Thuy May 22, 2026 | 11:17

Businesses in Vietnam are making future skills investment a strategic priority as the economy undergoes rapid digital transformation.

Meliá and Tanzanite expand Ho Tram resort with new Indochine project

By Phuong Linh May 22, 2026 | 09:59

Meliá Hotels International and Tanzanite International on May 18 signed a management agreement for The Indochine at Meliá Ho Tram, marking a major expansion of Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort in southern Vietnam.

Maritime Financial Centre expects to attract $300 billion annually

By Bich Ngoc May 22, 2026 | 09:49

A maritime financial ecosystem, a part of the Vietnam International Financial Centre is expected to attract around 30 per cent of maritime financial transactions currently conducted in Singapore and Hong Kong, equivalent to approximately $300 billion.

Vietnam and New Zealand target $3 billion in bilateral trade

By Thai An May 22, 2026 | 09:46

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed to strengthen economic, trade, and investment ties during talks on May 20, aiming for $3 billion in bilateral trade.

Willis and Global Parametrics deliver payouts to coffee farmers hit by storms

By Thanh Van May 22, 2026 | 09:39

On May 21, Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), and Global Parametrics announced payouts of an innovative parametric policy have been distributed to coffee farmers in the Central Highlands of Vietnam who suffered losses due to high rainfall during the 20

Greening construction material market: the time is now

By Bich Thuy May 22, 2026 | 09:37

As Vietnam is making moves to achieve national net zero ambition for 2050, greening sustainable construction materials manufacturing is critical urging all stakeholders to join efforts.

Stride secures $15 million in Series B round

By Thanh Van May 22, 2026 | 09:31

Vietnamese solar cleantech provider Stride on May 21 announced it has raised $15 million in a Series B round to accelerate solar and battery adoption across Vietnam.

Q1 bank earnings surge on credit recovery, but market risks loom

By Hong Thuy May 22, 2026 | 09:21

Many banks posted strong first-quarter profits as lending and fee income rebounded sharply, though exchange-rate volatility and rising funding costs threaten to test growth sustainability in the months ahead.

Banks enter post-digitalisation race for customer loyalty

By Hazy Tran May 21, 2026 | 08:00

Vietnamese banks are entering a new phase where customer experience, data intelligence, and trust will determine long-term loyalty.

Rubber sector gains momentum from commodity rally and land windfall

By Yen Thuy May 20, 2026 | 17:36

Surging natural rubber prices, improving export demand and lucrative industrial land conversion plans are combining to fuel renewed investor appetite for rubber stocks.