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 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
August 14, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City’s Financial Ambition and National Strategy Vietnam’s National Assembly has formally approved the development of two international financial centres (IFCs): one in Ho […]
August 6, 2025
In Vietnam’s 2025 M&A landscape, energy and tech sectors continue to attract premium EV/EBITDA multiples, driven by policy tailwinds and structural demand. Evaluating the Vietnam sector […]
August 6, 2025
Structuring deals in today’s trade environment requires more than commercial alignment. Acquirers must now anticipate regulatory shocks, origin audits, and geopolitical fallout as part of baseline […]
August 4, 2025
Vietnam’s public listing channels—particularly HOSE and HNX—remain constrained, with narrow IPO windows and heightened regulatory scrutiny slowing exit timelines for private equity funds. As a result, […]
August 4, 2025
Vietnam’s monetary backdrop remains relatively stable, with the State Bank holding rates even as global central banks maintain tightening cycles. But stability has not translated into […]
August 1, 2025
In Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, the next wave of private equity (PE) investment is increasingly defined by succession. Founder succession buy-out strategies are becoming essential […]
August 1, 2025
Vietnam’s corporate governance reform is no longer theoretical—it is being implemented. A new governance code, coupled with ASEAN Scorecard benchmarks and institutional investor pressure, is reshaping […]
July 31, 2025
As Southeast Asia’s digital economy accelerates, investors are increasingly turning toward micro-app roll-ups to gain exposure to scalable, capital-efficient growth. These lightweight applications—often in verticals such […]
July 31, 2025
Balancing downside protection with upside participation in staged infusions PropTech in Southeast Asia is entering a new phase. What began with basic listing platforms and CRM […]
July 30, 2025
Green finance is no longer a niche product—it is now a central filter in capital markets. In Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, the convergence of ESG […]
July 30, 2025
In Vietnam’s dynamic M&A landscape, not every investor seeks control on day one. Step-up acquisitions—where capital is deployed in phases, starting from a minority position—have become […]
July 29, 2025
Vietnam’s tech sector continues to attract cross-border M&A. With strong fundamentals—young digital consumers, fast-growing platforms, and high mobile engagement—the market looks ripe for investment. However, any […]
July 29, 2025
Vietnam’s 2025 Land Law brings overdue clarity to real estate M&A—but it also introduces new hurdles. For deals involving industrial, hospitality, or mixed-use sites, land-use rules […]
July 25, 2025
When a deal looks cheap on paper but unravels in execution, the damage is rarely short-term. In Vietnam, hidden risks—licensing gaps, zoning changes, or undisclosed partners—don’t […]
July 24, 2025
Vietnam’s dealflow doesn’t live in pitch decks. Foreign investors looking to deploy capital in high-growth sectors must rethink how M&A pipelines are built—because the best opportunities […]
July 24, 2025
Vietnam’s M&A environment is evolving fast, and with it, so are the tools dealmakers use to navigate regulatory constraints. As foreign ownership caps and execution risks […]
July 23, 2025
In Vietnam, what looks approved on paper often remains stuck in practice. Foreign investors see land-use rights, company licenses, or investment certificates and assume execution can […]
July 23, 2025
Vietnam continues to attract serious foreign investment, but entering the market isn’t just about valuation or sector selection — it’s about how you enter. Should you […]
July 22, 2025
Foreign investors often arrive expecting to negotiate on price in Vietnam. But those who unlock real value understand that valuation does not define success. Structuring does. […]
July 22, 2025
Vietnam still commands global investor attention, but the capital targeting it in 2025 looks nothing like it did a few years ago. Institutional buyers have become […]
July 22, 2025
Circular economy isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about cutting costs, optimizing inputs, and future-proofing businesses. For Vietnam’s SMEs, the payoff is real. As supply chains shift and […]
July 22, 2025
Vietnamese SMEs often assume the circular economy is out of reach—too costly, too complex, or simply designed for big corporations. In reality, these misconceptions are holding […]
July 16, 2025
Vietnam has become one of Asia’s most consistent growth stories, moving from poverty to lower-middle-income status in just three decades. Yet beneath the success lies a […]
July 16, 2025
Vietnam’s next phase of economic growth will not come from more factories or more workers. It will come from better use of technology, data, and innovation […]
July 16, 2025
Vietnam’s long-term productivity depends on more than technology or capital. Legal and institutional frameworks now decide whether Total Factor Productivity (TFP) can rise fast enough to […]
July 11, 2025
Vietnam’s growth markets, from healthcare to education to branded food, remain magnets for international capital. Yet in many of these sectors, foreign ownership limits (FOL) make […]
July 11, 2025
Vietnam’s healthcare market ranks among Southeast Asia’s most compelling investment stories. Rising incomes, an ageing population, and chronic undercapacity have driven unprecedented demand for private hospitals […]
July 11, 2025
Vietnam’s golf sector has become a magnet for domestic and foreign investors eager to capitalize on the country’s booming tourism economy. New courses are announced every […]
July 8, 2025
Vietnam’s family-owned businesses are the backbone of its economy, driving everything from premium consumer brands to industrial supply chains. Yet many global investors enter the market […]
July 8, 2025
Many foreign investors entering Vietnam’s booming real estate market assume that land itself is the prize. In reality, the real leverage lies in the paperwork—zoning decisions, […]
July 8, 2025
In Vietnam’s fast-evolving M&A landscape, the party across the negotiation table often isn’t the one who truly holds the keys. Proxy structures, nominee arrangements, and opaque […]
July 4, 2025
Vietnam’s M&A landscape has evolved decisively beyond headline mega-deals. In 2025, mid-sized transactions are setting the pace, while disciplined preparation, sector focus, and fast execution separate […]
July 4, 2025
Vietnam’s joint-venture landscape is evolving faster than at any point in the last decade. As tighter land laws and accelerated licensing processes reshape the market, joint […]
July 2, 2025
Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market is more active than ever. Yet behind record-high deal volumes, nearly one-third of transactions collapse after signing. For investors and founders […]
June 26, 2025
Vietnam’s consumer landscape is undergoing profound transformation. With projected market size exceeding US $60 billion by 2030, the FMCG sector offers scale and sustained growth potential. Yet even […]
June 25, 2025
Vietnam’s healthcare sector is experiencing unprecedented demand and steady capital inflows. Yet, even well-managed hospitals frequently fail to close transactions. What makes these deals so prone […]
June 24, 2025
Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions landscape is evolving quickly. An 18.8% surge in deal activity signals renewed optimism, but execution failures, sector concentration, and regulatory shifts remain […]
April 7, 2025
Vietnam M&A trends 2025 are gaining global attention following the U.S. decision to impose a 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports. This move briefly pulled the VN-Index […]
May 1, 2024
Vietnam’s insurance industry is undergoing significant reforms that are reshaping the way insurance companies operate. The recent introduction of Decree No. 46/2023/ND-CP and Circular No. 67/2023/TT-BTC […]
April 30, 2024
In mid-May 2022, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released the Drought in Numbers report with alarming figures on the worldwide shortage of fresh […]
April 30, 2024
Vietnam’s Strategic Shift: Reform, Growth, and Global Positioning Vietnam is in the midst of sweeping transformation. While its political system is navigating high-profile changes and long-standing […]