Bad debt growth at listed banks slows, but asset-quality risks persist
By Tuyet Thuy
August 28, 2026 | 15:10
Bad debt growth at listed banks slowed in the first half of 2026, but rising volume of loans needing attention and persistent irrecoverable debt signal mounting asset-quality risks.
Domestic firms make efforts to dominate energy technology sector
By Oanh Nguyen
August 28, 2026 | 15:07
As Vietnam seeks to shift its growth model towards productivity, technology and innovation, domestic companies are being called on to play a greater role in emerging industries. VIR’s Oanh Nguyen spoke with Nguyen Van Thien, deputy general director of domestic BESS manufacturer GG Power, about the role of local firms in developing Vietnam’s energy technology sector.
Vietnam urged to turn sustainability plans into action
By Nguyen Huong
August 28, 2026 | 15:03
The first International Conference on Development Economics, jointly organised by the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, and the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture, took place on August 26 in Hanoi.
Hanoi to break ground and inaugurate 16 infrastructure projects ahead of National Day
By Nguyen Kim
August 28, 2026 | 15:02
Hanoi People’s Committee sets a plan to break ground and inaugurate 16 works and projects, including 11 projects open to traffic and five to start on September 2.
Vietnam logistics costs account for 16 per cent of GDP
By Thai An
August 28, 2026 | 15:01
Digital transformation is expected to give Vietnam's logistics sector a much-needed boost, improving productivity and reducing logistics costs to between 12-15 per cent of GDP.
Businesses accelerate overseas expansion
By Song Oanh (Hoang Oanh - Kim Oanh)
August 28, 2026 | 15:00
Vietnamese businesses are stepping up efforts to expand overseas.
NutiFood Group plan to buy additional million shares in Quang Ngai Sugar
By Nguyen Kim
August 28, 2026 | 14:58
Two subsidiaries of NutiFood Group have registered to purchase a total of one million additional shares at Quang Ngai Sugar JSC, which owns the soy milk brand Vinasoy.
China Eximbank prioritises financing for Lao Cai-Haiphong railway
By Nguyen Huong
August 28, 2026 | 14:53
On August 27, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi held talks with a delegation from China Eximbank on financing options for the Lao Cai-Haiphong railway.
Cathay Bank opens representative office in Ho Chi Minh City
By Thanh Van
August 28, 2026 | 14:48
Cathay Bank opened its Vietnam representative office at Ho Chi Minh City on August 21 as part of its expansion throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Vietnam and Laos step up cooperation in finance, infrastructure and energy
By Nguyen Huong
August 28, 2026 | 14:46
The mid-term conference of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee for 2026 and the 19th meeting of the Steering Committee for the Cooperation Programme between the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Finance were held in Danang on August 27.
Workshop advances low-carbon innovation in Vietnam’s cement sector
By Thanh Van
August 28, 2026 | 14:30
A workshop was held in Hanoi on August 27 with a view to support industrial decarbonisation of Vietnam's cement sector.
When purpose becomes part of the business: Investing in Vietnam’s future through children
By Huyen Thuy
August 28, 2026 | 14:00
At a UNICEF leadership dialogue in Ho Chi Minh City, business leaders, investors and philanthropists stated that investing in children should move from the margins of corporate responsibility into decisions that shape products, workplaces, capital and long-term competitiveness.
Enablence Technologies and ShunYun Technology complete volume production readiness at Vietnam fab
By Thanh Van
August 27, 2026 | 16:42
Enablence Technologies Inc. and ShunYun Technology (SYT) on August 26 announced the volume production launch of Enablence's advanced optical manufacturing facility in Vietnam with production samples availability immediately.
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