Vietnam Investment Review

Doosan wants to develop LNG project

South Korea's Doosan Group has expressed interest in working with EVN to develop the LNG Quang Trach 2 project.

Vinpearl prepares for IPO by end of 2024

Vingroup is expediting the necessary procedures to list Vinpearl on the Vietnam stock exchange by the end of this year.

Pandora to break ground on its $150 million factory in Binh Duong

Danish jewellery maker to start work on factory in the southern province of Binh Duong on May 16.

Phone and component exports hit $18.4 billion in first four months

Phones and components were Vietnam's second most valuable export commodities in Q1.
PM chairs meeting on southeastern regional development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Chairman of the Coordinating Council for the Southeastern Region, chaired the council’s third conference in the southern province of Tay Ninh on May 5.
MPI: Improving business environment key to recovery

Vietnam should focus on macroeconomic stability, inflation, and production rates to ensure a sustained economic recovery, according to the MPI.

FDI flows strongly into manufacturing, real estate

Breakthroughs within reach for Haiphong’s development

Creative economy opens up new space for economic development

Developing virtual asset management policies

Vietnam’s human rights record hailed at UN review

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet attended a dialogue on Vietnam's national report under the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism in Geneva on May 7.

Vietnam to strengthen carbon credit management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries to work with relevant agencies to develop Vietnam's carbon credit infrastructure.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau province ranks first in foreign investment capital

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau attracted the most foreign investment capital in the first four months of 2024.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link Vietnam Values

Amazon to invest 9 billion USD in Singapore

Hanoi welcomes 9,400 new firms in four months

Corporate May 08, 2024 | 09:49

Amazon to invest 9 billion USD in Singapore

Amazon said on May 7 it will invest 9 billion USD in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the island city.

Corporate May 08, 2024 | 09:31

Hanoi welcomes 9,400 new firms in four months

The capital city of Hanoi witnessed 9,400 enterprises enter the market with the total registered capital of 97.6 trillion VND (3.84 billion USD) during January-April, falling 6 per cent in the number of firms and rising 9 per cent in capital as compared to the same time last year, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

CEO Talk April 24, 2024 | 14:27

Japan's CADDi invests in Vietnam's fast-growing manufacturing industry

CADDi has launched CADDi Drawer, a flagship product to accelerate the digital transformation process in Vietnam.

Biz Link May 04, 2024 | 08:00

Fatzbaby best-selling brand on e-commerce platforms

Fatzbaby was the market leader in the mother-and-baby care sector between 2022 and 2023.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

FDI flows strongly into manufacturing, real estate

MPI to amend Decree 35 on the implementation of PPP regulations

Investing May 08, 2024 | 09:19

FDI flows strongly into manufacturing, real estate

Vietnam’s industrial real estate industry is expected to continue its strong growth trajectory due to foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows benefiting from tax incentives.

Investing May 06, 2024 | 19:07

MPI to amend Decree 35 on the implementation of PPP regulations

The MPI is to draft amendments to Decree 35 on the implementation of the Law on Public-Private Partnership Investment.

M&A May 04, 2024 | 23:23

Deals propel domestic diversification

Several Vietnamese corporations are actively pursuing acquisitions abroad, enhancing their global footprint and capabilities through strategic investments in foreign companies.

Outbound Investment May 03, 2024 | 11:30

FPT IS teams up New Zealand’s leading trade platform on cross-border transactions

FPT IS is exploring opportunities to cooperate with TradeWindow, a New Zealand platform for the digitalisation of trade processes.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC RSM Vietnam D.lion Dentons LuatViet

Raising labour productivity crucial for higher incomes

The blueprint to unlocking Ho Chi Minh City’s potential

Your Consultant May 08, 2024 | 00:04

Raising labour productivity crucial for higher incomes

The government is making efforts to ensure sustainable employment and incomes. Pham Hoai Nam, head of the Population and Labour Statistics Department at the General Statistics Office, delved into the labour market’s current and future landscape with VIR’s Manh Bon.

Your Consultant May 05, 2024 | 13:43

The blueprint to unlocking Ho Chi Minh City’s potential

Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant metropolis in Vietnam. Rizwan Khan, managing partner at Acclime, explains how its rich history, dynamic economy, and diverse culture can offer the city the potential to become a global-scale megacity.

KPMG April 16, 2024 | 16:38

VitaDairy partners with KPMG Vietnam on digital transformation

VitaDairy Vietnam JSC and KPMG Vietnam have signed a deal to implement digital transformation, with the help of Hanoi-based software company SAP Vietnam.

PwC March 18, 2024 | 11:31

Business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

There are challenges, opportunities, and transformation priorities in Vietnam’s retail sector.

RSM Vietnam April 01, 2024 | 09:24

Exciting automotive industry changes must be followed

The automotive and mobility industry is rapidly changing, driven by technological development and evolving consumer preferences. These transformations have given rise to a new era of innovation, where the boundaries of what is possible are being pushed to new heights.

D.lion March 31, 2023 | 19:50

DIGI-TEXX sets the standards in digital and business process outsourcing services

Since its first entry in Vietnam 20 years ago, DIGI-TEXX Vietnam, A German-invested company, has positioned itself as a leading, most trusted tech company offering world-class digitally-based business process outsourcing (BPO) services.

Dentons LuatViet April 05, 2024 | 15:40

New PDP8 implementation plan brings investment opportunities

The implementation of Vietnam's Power Development Plan VIII will help build strategic objectives and ensure national energy security.

Opinion

Daisuke Takei

CEO of CADDi Vietnam

Japan's CADDi invests in Vietnam's fast-growing manufacturing industry

Suntory PepsiCo breaks ground on its largest Asia-Pacific plant in Vietnam

Jahanzeb Khan

CEO and general director of Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam

Suntory PepsiCo breaks ground on its largest Asia-Pacific plant in Vietnam

Nam Long Group gears up to capture market

Lucas Ignatius Loh Jen Yuh

CEO, Nam Long Group

Nam Long Group gears up to capture market

Wartsila CEO explores outlook of Vietnam's energy transition

Håkan Agnevall

President and CEO of Wartsila

Wartsila CEO explores outlook of Vietnam's energy transition

Topics

Digital Transformation Healthcare Platform Sustainable Energy Human Capital 4.0 Empowering Women Climate Change Response Special Administrative-Economic Zones Bank Scandals Safe and Sound Vietnam

Emagazine

January 29, 2024 | 06:00

Innovation for future communities

Official development assistance can act as the playing field for nations. Vietnam is no exception, having benefited from such assistance over the years in the building of many structures and systems up and down the country.

January 24, 2024 | 15:32

SABECO: 2023 journey of community development

By continuously supporting the younger generation to develop its talents, and spending large sums on activities for its staff, SABECO is showing its relentless sustainable development efforts and making positive contributions to the community.

November 17, 2023 | 15:13

Fuelling Vietnam's enterprises with 5G

One of the first Southeast Asian nations to pilot 5G networks, Vietnam is now setting up the path to become home to one of the region’s first 5G-powered smart factories.

November 09, 2023 | 12:35

Igniting creativity: inside Sun Life Vietnam's innovative workspaces

In its mission alongside embracing cultural and artistic expressions, Sun Life Vietnam pays special attention to cultivating creative workspaces to enhance the experiences of its staff, advisor and clients.

May 11, 2023 | 10:00

SABECO's taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world

SABECO's never-ending attempts to win new customers in an ever-changing economic and cultural environment has resulted in the company winning several prestigious awards at the World Beer Championship.

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency Rethinking Plastics BASF

MoIT advises caution over residential solar systems

Reduction and recycling contribute to effective water stewardship at BAT Vietnam

Nestlé Vietnam promotes initiatives on emission reduction

TCP Vietnam promotes sustainable development

Green Growth May 06, 2024 | 19:14

Vietnam to strengthen carbon credit management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries to work with relevant agencies to develop Vietnam's carbon credit infrastructure.

Green Growth May 03, 2024 | 17:34

MoIT advises caution over residential solar systems

The MoIT has advised caution over the deployment of residential solar systems, particularly those connected to the national grid.

Green Growth May 03, 2024 | 10:31

Reduction and recycling contribute to effective water stewardship at BAT Vietnam

BAT Vietnam has pivoted to green resource management.

Green Growth April 30, 2024 | 16:00

Rooftop solar power puts IPs on the map

Transferring to renewable energy through installing rooftop solar power systems is set to help foster competitive capacity and further the sustainable development of businesses.

Green Growth April 26, 2024 | 17:25

Nestlé Vietnam promotes initiatives on emission reduction

Nestlé Vietnam has held a workshop to discuss initiatives to help slash emissions across the supply chain sector.

Green Growth April 26, 2024 | 16:55

TCP Vietnam promotes sustainable development

TCP Group's Arjaree Suwangool has shared her comprehensive insight into the company’s commitment to sustainable development.

Most viewed

Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Property May 07, 2024 | 23:46

Outdated IPs must be dealt with

The Vietnamese government has started to move industrial parks that do not meet set conditions to outside central areas. Alex Crane, managing director for Knight Frank, shares his recommendations for advancing this process.

Property May 06, 2024 | 15:00

Business concerns apparent on land law

The business community is still unclear about draft decrees related to land prices and implementation of the new Land Law.

Green Buildings April 23, 2024 | 14:22

Bureau Veritas assists Pearl Global factory with LEED building certification

Bureau Veritas has helped a Pearl Global factory achieve the LEED Operations and Maintenance Certification.

Industrial Properties April 18, 2024 | 09:00

Factory and warehouse project set to draw foreign investors to Bac Ninh

Industrial property developer KCN Vietnam Group JSC (KCN Vietnam) broke ground on a factory and warehouse project on April 17 in Bac Ninh province.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

State Bank announces 4th gold bar auction to stabilise prices

Consideration underway on nation’s virtual asset market

Money May 08, 2024 | 10:23

State Bank announces 4th gold bar auction to stabilise prices

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 7 announced a morning auction for a total of 16,800 taels of gold in Hanoi on May 8.

Money May 07, 2024 | 23:33

Consideration underway on nation’s virtual asset market

Vietnam is mulling policies for virtual assets and related service providers, adopting a positive approach of not banning them, but rather trying to establish a legal framework for management and regulation.

Insurance April 25, 2024 | 17:44

Shinhan Life empowers young generation with career programme

Shinhan Life Vietnam has launched a career programme for school students.

Insurance April 09, 2024 | 09:54

Pivotal time for makeup of Vietnamese insurance

After a decade of consistent growth, Vietnam’s insurance industry is now undergoing a period of adjustment. The total insurance premium in 2023 fell by 8.4 per cent to $9.5 billion, with the life insurance sector experiencing the most significant on-year decline at 12.5 per cent.

Smart Payment Trends April 01, 2024 | 15:23

Garmin Vietnam announces expansion of payment service

Garmin Vietnam announced an expansion of its contactless payment service through its collaboration with five major banks on April 1.

Smart Payment Trends March 26, 2024 | 16:17

CARE and Mastercard to launch Strive Women in Vietnam

New programme will focus on women-led micro and small businesses as it aims to reach two million entrepreneurs in key regions of Vietnam over four years.

Infographics

Infographics May 06, 2024 | 16:17

Logistics in the historic Dien Bien Phu Campaign

Having identified the strategic resolve to advance and annihilate the enemy at Dien Bien Phu, a major concern of the Party Central Committee was the provision of food and ammunition and ensuring logistical routes remained open for the tens of thousands of frontline troops fighting in rear areas for a long period of time.

Infographics April 12, 2024 | 09:08

Added value of industrial sector up 6.18 per cent in Q1

Vietnam’s industrial sector posted significant growth in the first quarter of 2024, of an estimated 6.18 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2023. In particular, manufacturing and processing saw robust growth of 6.98 per cent.

Timeout

Travel Hotels & Restaurants The Insider Entertainment Lifestyle

Timeout May 08, 2024 | 11:42

Muong Thanh Group sets record for largest simultaneous Thai Xoe dance performances

The 'Simultaneous Thai Xoe Dance - Muong Thanh Circle' held by Muong Thanh Group encapsulated the victorious spirit of the battle of Dien Bien Phu.

Timeout May 07, 2024 | 23:00

Travel for the future

Greening tourism and prioritising sustainable experiences is helping to preserve the environment and tourist resources for the next generation.

Timeout May 06, 2024 | 11:08

Hanoi’s ambitions to be a sustainable smart city

For the second consecutive year, Hanoi has been included in the list of the top 100 smartest cities in the world.

Timeout April 30, 2024 | 09:00

Trang An marks 10th anniversary as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ninh Binh hosted a ceremony on April 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of UNESCO's recognition of Trang An Landscape Complex as a World Heritage Site.

Hotels & Restaurants May 06, 2024 | 19:11

Kempinski Hotels to make its Vietnam debut

Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company, Kempinski Hotels, is venturing into Vietnam for the very first time on the waterfront of the Saigon River.

The Insider April 02, 2024 | 12:09

The green and digital transition wings for the tourism industry

Vu The Binh, chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, speaks with VIR’s Ho Ha about the role of the green and digital transition.

Lifestyle May 06, 2024 | 11:08

Hanoi’s ambitions to be a sustainable smart city

For the second consecutive year, Hanoi has been included in the list of the top 100 smartest cities in the world.

Entertainment May 08, 2024 | 11:42

Muong Thanh Group sets record for largest simultaneous Thai Xoe dance performances

The 'Simultaneous Thai Xoe Dance - Muong Thanh Circle' held by Muong Thanh Group encapsulated the victorious spirit of the battle of Dien Bien Phu.

Videos

Cai Mep listed among world’s 30 largest ports

My Khe on Asia’s most beautiful beach list: Tripadvisor

Three-month FDI inflow into Vietnam up 13.4 per cent

Opportunities from billion-dollar export items

Green energy - A trend in sustainable development

Sustainable Development 2023 conference

Night tour to Hanoi's Temple of Literature officially launched

Vietnam’s overseas investment up 4.6 per cent during nine months

Smart tourism ecosystem being developed

PM visits leading tech firms in Silicon Valley

18 renewable projects supplying energy to national grid

Sports

Sports May 06, 2024 | 16:39

Vietnam cueist wins Scottish Open Pool 9-ball Championship 2024

Vietnamese cueist Duong Quoc Hoang has won the Scottish Open Pool 9-ball Championship 2024 in Scotland, the UK.

Sports April 30, 2024 | 16:42

Tennis legend Roger Federer visits Hoi An city

Swiss famous tennis player Roger Federer unintentionally made an appearance in front of Vietnamese fans when he decided to come to Hoi An city on April 29.

Sports April 19, 2024 | 16:49

Vietnamese canoeist wins gold medal at Asian championships

Vietnamese canoeist Diep Thi Huong won a gold medal in the women’s 500m category at the Asian Canoe Sprint Championships 2024, the Vietnam Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing Federation said on April 19.

Sports April 15, 2024 | 09:31

Vietnamese golfer wins title at Taiwan amateur tournament

Vietnamese golfer Nguyen Anh Minh successfully won the 31st Taiwan Amateur Golf Championship 2024 on April 12 in Kaohsiung city.

Photos

Photos May 03, 2024 | 17:44

Metro line 1 nears operation

The first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, linking Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Suoi Tien in Thu Duc, could be in operation by the end of the year.

Photos February 27, 2024 | 15:12

Cai Mep - Thi Vai Port affirms Vietnam’s maritime position

The Cai Mep - Thi Vai International Port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province plays a crucial role as a gateway connecting maritime trade routes among southern provinces of Vietnam. It also serves as a major international transshipment port, significantly reducing the transportation time between Vietnam and other countries.

Photos December 15, 2023 | 10:44

Green transportation towards sustainable urban development

Green transportation is not just a trend but also a pressing task in building a sustainable future for urban areas in Vietnam, especially major cities like the capital Hanoi.

Photos November 06, 2023 | 11:57

Hoi An: A captivating heritage city

Hoi An, an enchanting world heritage site, has consistently been hailed as one of the most alluring and romantic ancient towns in the world. It serves as a remarkable exemplar of traditional urban areas and coastal trading ports in the East Asian region.

Photos October 20, 2023 | 11:01

Vietnamese women affirm role and position in social development

During Vietnam’s integration and development, Vietnamese women not only play the role of “keeping the fire burning” in the family but also continue to promote and affirm their role and position in social development, contributing greatly to the cause of national construction.

Society

Swing for the Kids CSR

Vietnam, Australia join hands in enhancing internationalisation of higher education

Prensa Latina spotlights facts about human rights in Vietnam

Society May 08, 2024 | 10:06

Vietnam, Australia join hands in enhancing internationalisation of higher education

A series of training sessions, as part of a project on the internationalisation of higher education, concluded on April 11, reported the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).

Society May 06, 2024 | 15:53

Prensa Latina spotlights facts about human rights in Vietnam

The Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina recently ran an article titled "Derechos humanos en Vietnam: hechos, más que palabras" (Human rights in Vietnam: facts, more than words), highlighting Vietnam’s achievements in promoting human rights.

Swing for the Kids October 21, 2023 | 20:00

Swing for the Kids 2023 breaks fundraising records

The 16th Swing for the Kids charity golf event raised $126,600 through domestic and foreign donors, the biggest amount for the event ever.

Swing for the Kids October 21, 2023 | 17:00

Swing for the Kids charity event supported by dozens of sponsors

In addition to long-term sponsors, the 16th annual Swing for the Kids received new support from the likes of Coninco, Gelex, Vinamika, Seven Stars, and more.

CSR April 24, 2024 | 15:31

CARE brings school kitchens to rural areas

CARE's Advancing Women's Economic Empowerment in Vietnam project sets up kitchens in kindergartens to relieve some of the burden faced by parents.

CSR April 23, 2024 | 18:05

US Mission to Vietnam hands over kindergarten to Quang Tri

The United States Mission to Vietnam handed over Trieu Thuan Kindergarten to Quang Tri People's Committee on April 17.

World News

Singapore Airlines switches to sustainable aviation fuel use

Indonesia to grow 2 million hectares of sugarcane for bio-ethanol fuel development

Myanmar temporarily bans youth from working abroad

Rail route connects China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia

Indonesia"s first thermal power plant stops operating

World News May 08, 2024 | 10:00

Singapore Airlines switches to sustainable aviation fuel use

Singapore Airlines has ordered 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from refiner Neste, which is the airlines’s first purchase of low-carbon jet fuel from the Finland-based refinery.

World News May 08, 2024 | 09:24

Vietnam’s human rights record hailed at UN review

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet attended a dialogue on Vietnam's national report under the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism in Geneva on May 7.

World News May 06, 2024 | 16:05