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December 10, 2025

Unpacking the New Momentum in Vietnam’s M&A Market: A Shift Toward Strategic Depth and Institutional Maturity

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 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 Enters a New Phase of Private–Public Collaboration as Institutions, Investors, and Government Align for Long-Term Growth

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 1, 2025

HDF Energy’s $500 Million Commitment Signals a New Chapter for Green Investment in Vietnam

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

Australia–Vietnam Partnership: Unlocking Trade, Investment, and Innovation Opportunities in 2025 and Beyond

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 […]
October 30, 2025

Vietnam’s FDI Transition: From Incentives to Institutional Strength

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

Rewriting Market Access: How the US–Vietnam Framework Redefines Tariffs, Standards, and Digital Trade Rules

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

Strategic Trade Realignment: How the US–Vietnam Framework Strengthens Market Integration and Supply Chain Resilience

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’s ODA Reform: How Decree 242 Reshapes Foreign Loan Management and Development Efficiency

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 Currency Dilemma: Balancing Monetary Sovereignty and Investor Access in the HCMC International Financial Centre

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

Currency Flexibility and Investor Confidence: Why Vietnam’s IFC Must Allow VND and Foreign Currency Operations

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 17, 2025

Strategic Outlook: How Coastal Rail Reinforces Vietnam’s Smart-City and Green-Growth Agenda

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 10, 2025

Investment Implications: What HCMC’s Rising Financial Centre Ranking Means for Capital Flows

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

Regulatory, Institutional, and Ecosystem Drivers of HCMC’s Financial Hub Strategy

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 […]
June 24, 2025

Vietnam’s M&A Market 2025: What Investors Need to Know to Navigate the Next Wave

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 […]