January 15, 2026
Vietnam’s sustainable finance agenda is increasingly defined less by policy declarations and more by the partnerships that operationalise them. While green growth strategies, ESG frameworks, and […]
January 14, 2026
Vietnam’s foreign direct investment inflows reached $38.42 billion in 2025, a figure that stands out in a year defined by global caution rather than exuberance. Yet […]
January 13, 2026
The Nghi Son LNG-fired thermal power plant has not stalled because Vietnam lacks demand for electricity. It has stalled because LNG power projects sit at the […]
January 12, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City’s decision to create a dedicated task force for a nearly $2 billion AI data centre campus is more than a project support […]
January 9, 2026
Vietnam’s approach to public–private collaboration is changing in substance, not just in language. The shift is no longer about increasing the number of projects that involve […]
January 8, 2026
Vietnam’s public–private partnership framework has evolved in law, but not always in practice. For years, the binding constraint on PPP execution has not been project demand […]
January 7, 2026
Vietnam is no longer just hosting infrastructure. The proposed network is a real-time test of whether Vietnam can govern, integrate, and scale AI-era digital capital with […]
January 6, 2026
Foreign investor outreach is evolving from promotion to selection. Vietnam’s latest engagement signals more disciplined capital, higher execution expectations, and a clearer test of institutional maturity. […]
January 5, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City’s accumulated foreign direct investment stock of USD 83.7 billion marks a clear transition point in Vietnam’s economic development story. At this level, […]
January 2, 2026
Vietnam’s decision to advance the establishment of an international financial centre represents a decisive shift in national economic strategy. Earlier development phases focused on export competitiveness, […]
January 1, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City’s accumulated foreign direct investment stock of USD 83.7 billion is not just a milestone number. It is a stress test the city […]
December 31, 2025
Vietnam’s ambition to establish international financial centres is increasingly defined by one constraint more than any other: talent depth. Legal frameworks, regulatory design, and market infrastructure […]
December 30, 2025
Vietnam’s ambition to establish an international financial centre is, at its core, an institutional credibility project. Capital does not migrate on the strength of vision statements […]
December 29, 2025
Vietnam’s supply-chain story is shifting from “being chosen” to “staying chosen.” Over the past decade, manufacturers and buyers have leaned into Vietnam for diversification, scale, and […]
December 26, 2025
Vietnam’s green growth strategy has moved decisively from the margins of policy discussion into the core of national development planning. What was once framed primarily as […]
December 25, 2025
Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a set of pilot mechanisms intended to accelerate major development projects in Hanoi. While the policy is city-specific, its significance is […]
December 24, 2025
Global supply chains are undergoing a structural recalibration. Cost efficiency alone no longer defines competitiveness. Instead, resilience, political alignment, and execution reliability increasingly shape corporate location […]
December 23, 2025
Global mergers and acquisitions activity has slowed sharply over the past two years as higher interest rates, tighter liquidity, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty reshape investor behaviour. […]
December 22, 2025
Vietnam is entering a decisive transition phase as it prepares for the 2026–2030 development cycle. After more than two decades of rapid expansion driven by labour […]
December 19, 2025
Vietnam’s healthcare sector is entering a new phase of expansion driven by rising demand, stronger policy commitment, and increasing private-sector participation. As demographic shifts, rapid urbanisation, […]
December 18, 2025
Vietnam’s education sector is experiencing meaningful reform as policymakers work to improve quality, enhance transparency, and encourage private-sector participation. These reforms address long-standing challenges while supporting […]
December 17, 2025
The partnership between Japan and ASEAN on bond market development marks its 20th anniversary, representing a major milestone in Asia’s journey toward deeper financial integration. Over […]
December 16, 2025
Phu Tho province is accelerating digital transformation to strengthen its business environment, improve public services, and raise competitiveness. As Vietnam pushes toward a more digital and […]
December 15, 2025
Vietnam is accelerating its shift toward a greener and more sustainable economy as global capital, domestic policy, and market demand move in the same direction. The […]
December 12, 2025
The fundamentals required for M&A wins in Vietnam are becoming more demanding as the market matures and investors take a more disciplined approach to dealmaking. Vietnam […]
December 11, 2025
Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape is entering a new phase of expansion as global investors increase capital injections, raise equity stakes, and strengthen long-term project […]
December 10, 2025
Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is entering a new phase of growth as investors recalibrate strategies, respond to macroeconomic stabilisation, and focus on asset classes […]
December 5, 2025
Vietnam’s demand for large-scale infrastructure continues to grow as the country expands industrial capacity, strengthens logistics networks, and modernises urban systems. However, public budgets cannot meet […]
December 4, 2025
HCMC’s New Data Centre Working Group Signals Vietnam’s Push Toward Digital Infrastructure Leadership
Ho Chi Minh City has taken an important step in strengthening its digital infrastructure by establishing a specialised working group focused on data centre development. This […]
December 3, 2025
Vietnam is entering a new period of cooperation between the state and private sector as the country strengthens its development model, mobilises investment, and modernises its […]
December 2, 2025
Vietnam’s logistics and industrial ecosystem is entering a new phase of expansion as large domestic groups accelerate investments in strategic maritime infrastructure. The latest announcement by […]
December 1, 2025
Vietnam’s clean-energy landscape is entering a new phase as global investors accelerate commitments that strengthen decarbonisation, energy security, and long-term infrastructure resilience. The latest move by […]
November 28, 2025
The relationship between Australia and Vietnam continues to deepen as both nations strengthen cooperation across trade, investment, innovation, education, and sustainable development. The expansion of strategic […]
November 27, 2025
Vietnam’s ambition to build a world-class international financial centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City reflects its broader economic strategy: to elevate national competitiveness, attract high-quality […]
November 26, 2025
Vietnam’s economy continues to strengthen as the government accelerates reforms aimed at improving transparency, reducing administrative barriers, and enhancing competitiveness. These reforms, combined with stable macroeconomic […]
November 25, 2025
Vietnam’s economic partnerships continue to shift as global supply chains evolve, and the country’s deeper engagement with Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture highlights this trend. Recent discussions between […]
November 24, 2025
Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market is entering a period of renewed momentum after two years of global volatility. Although deal activity moderated during the past cycle […]
November 21, 2025
Vietnam’s industrial property market has entered a phase defined by scale, sophistication, and structural demand. Manufacturing expansion continues to reshape industrial real estate, and investors are […]
November 20, 2025
Vietnam’s industrial property market is entering a decisive expansion phase. Over the past decade, steady manufacturing growth and rising export capacity pushed the sector forward. However, […]
November 19, 2025
Vietnam’s dealmaking environment is undergoing a structural reset. After two years of macro volatility and constrained liquidity, the government has accelerated a reform agenda aimed at […]
November 18, 2025
Vietnam’s dealmaking landscape in 2025 is shifting toward sector fundamentals rather than broad macro sentiment. As financing conditions stabilise, investors are reallocating capital into industries supported […]
November 17, 2025
Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market is entering a year of recalibration and recovery. After two challenging deal cycles shaped by tightened global liquidity, interest-rate volatility, and […]
November 14, 2025
Vietnam’s capital market has moved from experimental frontier to a core pillar of national development strategy. Over the next ten years, the question is no longer […]
November 13, 2025
Foreign investors are recalibrating their exposure to Vietnam. After a cautious period driven by global monetary tightening and geopolitical uncertainty, international capital is returning with renewed […]
November 12, 2025
Vietnam’s stock market rally in 2025 is not just a story of liquidity or sentiment—it reflects real, measurable strength in corporate performance. With earnings across listed […]
November 11, 2025
Vietnam’s stock market has reached a new level of maturity. Daily turnover now regularly exceeds one billion US dollars, propelling the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange […]
November 10, 2025
Vietnam’s capital markets have entered a defining phase. Once a thinly traded frontier market, the country is now on the cusp of being reclassified as an […]
November 7, 2025
Vietnam’s next growth chapter will be defined by infrastructure. The government’s commitment to expand transport networks, modernise logistics systems, and integrate coastal and inland regions is […]
November 6, 2025
Vietnam is entering a decisive stage in its financial evolution. As the country prepares to establish the Vietnam International Financial Centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh […]
November 5, 2025
Vietnam is entering a crucial stage of institutional evolution. For decades, the country’s public-sector officials have faced an impossible dilemma—act boldly to deliver reforms and risk […]
November 4, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City has long been the epicentre of Vietnam’s economic growth. With the influx of Ho Chi Minh City FDI by 2025, the city […]
November 3, 2025
As Vietnam’s commercial nucleus, Ho Chi Minh City continues to evolve from a growth-driven metropolis into an institutionally disciplined investment hub. The city’s leadership has intensified […]
October 31, 2025
Amid global economic realignment, Vietnam’s ability to sustain investment momentum has become a case study in resilience. As cross-border capital flows fragment and investors adopt stricter […]
October 30, 2025
Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy is entering a defining transformation. For decades, the nation attracted capital through competitive incentives—tax holidays, export privileges, and low-cost labour. […]
October 29, 2025
Vietnam’s relationship with the United States has entered a transformative phase. The newly announced US–Vietnam market access framework, unveiled on October 26 2025, reshapes the logic […]
October 28, 2025
Vietnam’s latest agreement with the United States marks a pivotal turn in the evolution of bilateral commerce. On October 26 2025, both governments announced a Framework […]
October 27, 2025
Vietnam has introduced a landmark policy to modernise its management of official development assistance (ODA) and concessional foreign loans. The newly issued Decree 242/2025/NĐ-CP marks the […]
October 24, 2025
Vietnam’s aspiration to build a world-class International Financial Centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City is now testing the limits of its monetary policy. The central […]
October 23, 2025
As Vietnam advances its plan to establish the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Centre (IFC), one debate has become increasingly urgent: whether banks operating inside […]
October 22, 2025
Vietnam’s ambition to establish a world-class International Financial Centre (IFC) now enters a decisive legal phase. The government is shaping a comprehensive framework that will determine […]
October 21, 2025
Vietnam’s plan to establish a specialised court Vietnam International Financial Centre is becoming a defining step in its journey to global market integration. The proposed court […]
October 17, 2025
Vietnam’s development story is increasingly defined by sustainability and technology. Among its most visible expressions is the rise of coastal rail, where mobility, environment, and innovation […]
October 16, 2025
Vietnam’s economic transformation increasingly depends on mobility. The expansion of urban rail networks—particularly in Danang—is turning transport from an infrastructure project into a regional development engine. […]
October 15, 2025
The evolution of Vietnam’s transport infrastructure is now defined by collaboration. Strategic Vietnam rail engineering and technology partnerships are turning policy ambition into technical reality. At […]
October 14, 2025
The Danang–Hoi An rail PPP model and TOD financing framework represents Vietnam’s next experiment in infrastructure modernisation. It merges private-sector efficiency with public oversight to deliver […]
October 13, 2025
The proposed 24-kilometre rail link between Danang and Hoi An represents far more than a transport upgrade. It is a policy statement that ties mobility, tourism, […]
October 10, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City’s rise in the Global Financial Centres Index signals more than symbolic recognition—it reshapes regional investment flows. Vietnam’s steady improvement to 95th position […]
October 9, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City’s financial hub strategy reflects a decade of groundwork aligning regulation, institutions, and market development. Vietnam’s rising position in the Global Financial Centres […]
October 8, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City’s rise in the Global Financial Centres Index has sparked comparisons across Southeast Asia. Its movement to 95th place represents more than symbolic […]
October 7, 2025
In October 2025, the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Centre stands as one of Vietnam’s most ambitious development initiatives. It represents a decisive step in […]
October 6, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City’s financial centre ranking has become a symbolic indicator of Vietnam’s economic transformation. The city’s rise to 95th place in the Global Financial […]
October 3, 2025
Vietnam’s digital economy is no longer an emerging story; it is a central driver of growth and investment. The rise of data centres, cloud platforms, and […]
October 2, 2025
Vietnam’s rapid data centre growth has collided with one of the world’s most pressing challenges: energy sustainability. The country now operates 41 data centres with a […]
October 1, 2025
Vietnam’s digital transformation is accelerating, but leaders have drawn a clear line: the country will not compromise sovereignty for speed. Data centres, cloud platforms, and AI […]
September 30, 2025
In September 2025, Warburg Pincus in Vietnam has reaffirmed its role as the country’s most influential private equity investor, with more than US$2 billion deployed across […]
September 29, 2025
Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s fastest-growing data centre markets. With 41 facilities already in operation and a combined capacity of 221 MW, the country […]
September 26, 2025
Costco’s announcement of long-term investment plans in Vietnam has sent clear signals across the country’s export-oriented industries. The retail giant already sources over US$1 billion annually […]
September 25, 2025
Costco has formally signaled its intent to expand operations into Vietnam, marking one of the most significant developments in the country’s consumer market this year. The […]
September 24, 2025
By September 2025, Vietnam’s private sector is more vocal than ever about its global ambitions. At the Vietnam Private Sector Forum, business leaders presented clear roadmaps […]
September 23, 2025
Vietnam’s steel and mechanical engineering sector is reaching a critical turning point in 2025. The industry has long supported industrialisation, but leaders now argue that competitiveness […]
September 22, 2025
Vietnam’s wood and furniture industry has cemented its position as one of the country’s most successful export sectors. By 2025, it ranked as the world’s second-largest […]
September 19, 2025
Vinh Hoan Corporation is Vietnam’s largest seafood exporter, specializing in pangasius (basa) processing and aquaculture. Headquartered in Dong Thap province, the company operates an integrated model […]
September 18, 2025
CP Vietnam Livestock is one of Vietnam’s largest integrated agribusiness players, specializing in animal feed, livestock farming, and food processing. As a subsidiary of Thailand-based Charoen […]
September 17, 2025
Vietnam Airlines is Vietnam’s flag carrier and a core element of the country’s aviation ecosystem. After heavy pandemic disruptions, it is rebuilding its fleet, restoring international […]
September 16, 2025
Vietsovpetro is Vietnam’s oldest and most strategically important oil and gas joint venture. Formed in 1981 between PetroVietnam and Russia’s Zarubezhneft, the company has played a […]
September 15, 2025
Foxconn Vietnam, the local subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd, is a key manufacturing base in Apple’s global supply chain. As geopolitical tensions and […]
September 12, 2025
Vietnam – Korea economic ties in 2025 have become one of the defining drivers of the country’s M&A revival. By September, both nations reaffirmed their partnership […]
September 11, 2025
By September 2025, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market has shown that growth extends well beyond real estate and legal reform. In fact, Vietnam’s M&A market in […]
September 10, 2025
By September 2025, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market has delivered on much of the optimism expressed at the end of 2024. Legal reforms took effect, foreign […]
September 9, 2025
By September 2025, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market has largely validated the cautious optimism projected earlier in the year. Investors faced external volatility and persistent domestic […]
September 8, 2025
July marked a turning point for Vietnam’s dealmaking environment. With 34 completed transactions and a combined value approaching $786 million, Vietnam’s July 2025 M&A Surge demonstrates […]
September 5, 2025
KN Cam Ranh Group is a master developer headquartered in Cam Lam, Khanh Hoa Province, known for its flagship project KN Paradise—a large-scale integrated resort, logistics, […]
September 4, 2025
As Vietnam’s largest wholly state-owned commercial bank, Agribank holds a critical position in the nation’s financial system. Its deep-rooted mandate to finance agricultural and rural development […]
September 3, 2025
Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR) is Vietnam’s largest oil refinery operator, managing the country’s first and only operating refinery – Dung Quat. […]
September 2, 2025
Viettel Group is Vietnam’s largest telecommunications and technology enterprise, wholly owned by the Ministry of National Defence. With operations spanning mobile networks, broadband infrastructure, cloud services, […]
September 1, 2025
Nam Long Investment Corporation (HOSE: NLG) is one of Vietnam’s most consistent mid-to-high-end residential developers. With a focus on township-scale developments and a track record of […]
August 29, 2025
Hoa Phat Group is Vietnam’s largest steel producer and one of Southeast Asia’s most integrated industrial conglomerates. It operates across steel, real estate, agriculture, and consumer […]
August 28, 2025
Long Thanh Golf Investment Group is among Vietnam’s earliest large-scale private golf and real estate developers. Best known for the Long Thanh Golf Club in Dong […]
August 27, 2025
Petrovietnam (Vietnam Oil and Gas Group) stands as one of Southeast Asia’s largest state-owned enterprises and Vietnam’s foremost integrated energy company. With operations spanning upstream exploration, […]
August 26, 2025
SABECO (Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation) is Vietnam’s largest domestic brewer and one of Southeast Asia’s most recognizable consumer brands. With partial foreign ownership via ThaiBev and deep […]