Vietnam Investment Review

Billionaire pours $8.5 million into new aerospace company VinSpace

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has established an aerospace company named VinSpace by contributing VND213 billion ($8.5 million), equivalent to 71 per cent of the company's capital.

Transfer pricing: new audit trends and opportunities from APA

Transfer pricing has never been more central to Vietnam’s tax landscape amid increasingly intensifying tax audits and inspections.

Ho Chi Minh City sets bold vision as mega metropolis

A conference between city leaders and the foreign-invested business community opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30.

FDI disbursement highest in last five years

In the first 10 months, FDI disbursement was estimated at $21.3 billion, up 8.8 per cent on-year, the highest value for a ten-month period in five years.
Vietnam posts trade surplus of nearly $20 billion in first 10 months of 2025

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of nearly $20 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, driven by robust foreign-invested exports.
Manufacturing growth hits 15-month high in October

The Vietnamese manufacturing sector saw an improvement in growth momentum at the start of the final quarter of 2025.

Vietnam’s durian exports hit $1 billion milestone

Beyond borders: Sunhouse and new era of Vietnamese brands on Amazon

Record-breaking trade fair set to open in Hanoi

Timber sector seeks solutions to VAT refunds

Vietnam-France economic forum focuses on strategic cooperation

The Ministry of Finance and the French Treasury Directorate General co-hosted the ninth Annual Vietnam-France High-Level Economic Dialogue on November 6.

GEVA showcases sustainable agricultural products at Vietnam International Sourcing Expo

The GEVA project showcased sustainable agricultural products and took proactive steps to expand international business connections.

Major tax law amendments to simplify rules and support economic growth

Major amendments to tax laws are set to modernise administration, adjust personal income tax thresholds, and ensure fairness reform and transparency.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire

When passion meets heat: the kitchen stories powered by Number 1

Corporate November 07, 2025 | 16:14

When passion meets heat: the kitchen stories powered by Number 1

In the fiery world of professional kitchens, young chefs stay energised and resilient with Number 1, a drink that turns every challenge into fuel.

Corporate November 07, 2025 | 09:56

Billionaire pours $8.5 million into new aerospace company VinSpace

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has established an aerospace company named VinSpace by contributing VND213 billion ($8.5 million), equivalent to 71 per cent of the company's capital.

CEO Talk November 07, 2025 | 09:53

SCG maintains strong cash flow and drives low-carbon growth in Q3

SCG announced a resilient performance in the third quarter of 2025, maintaining strong cash flow despite global economic headwinds.

Biz Link November 07, 2025 | 17:06

Taiwan’s Delta Electronics looks to advance Vietnamese manufacturing

Taiwanese smart solutions company Delta Electronics on November 4 announced that it is looking to tap into Vietnam’s manufacturing industry.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

Infrastructure boom paves the way for Hung Yen’s transformation

FDI disbursement highest in last five years

Investing November 07, 2025 | 10:48

Infrastructure boom paves the way for Hung Yen’s transformation

Major arterial roads being launched and upgraded are creating new space and momentum for Hung Yen province's rapid, sustainable development.

Investing November 07, 2025 | 10:12

FDI disbursement highest in last five years

In the first 10 months, FDI disbursement was estimated at $21.3 billion, up 8.8 per cent on-year, the highest value for a ten-month period in five years.

M&A November 06, 2025 | 18:15

Indonesia's Sari Murni acquires Bibica from PAN Group

PT Sari Murni Abadi (SMA) has signed an agreement with The PAN Group JSC concerning a strategic investment plan in Bibica.

Outbound Investment October 30, 2025 | 08:00

Viettel Global sets new profit record with sustained overseas growth

Viettel Global posted record quarterly profits and double-digit growth across all markets, driven by strong telecom and digital service performance.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochine Counsel Vilasia

Human capital as a strategic advantage in Vietnam

Your Consultant November 07, 2025 | 14:33

Human capital as a strategic advantage in Vietnam

Vietnam is at a pivotal moment in its development journey. With bold aspirations to become a modern industrialised nation by 2030 and a developed country by 2045, the country is placing its bets on one of its most valuable assets: its people.

Your Consultant November 05, 2025 | 09:08

Transfer pricing: new audit trends and opportunities from APA

Transfer pricing has never been more central to Vietnam’s tax landscape amid increasingly intensifying tax audits and inspections.

KPMG November 06, 2025 | 17:18

Tax & Legal Institute 2025 drives Vietnam’s tax reform momentum

The Tax & Legal Institute 2025 continues to serve as a trusted platform for policy dialogue and knowledge exchange.

PwC October 14, 2025 | 11:41

VCCI and PwC Vietnam launch 'Doing Business in Vietnam' to empower investors

VCCI and PwC Vietnam have launched the 13th “Doing Business in Vietnam”, a strategic guide for navigating Vietnam’s evolving economic landscape.

Indochine Counsel September 08, 2025 | 10:32

Safeguards essential for e-commerce data

The rapid growth of e-commerce has highlighted the urgent need for an appropriate legal framework, particularly in areas such as tax administration and personal data protection. Senior associate Thai Gia Han and junior associate Nguyen Trung Nghia from Indochine Counsel write about the new aspects of tax and personal data protection regulations for e-commerce in Vietnam.

Opinion

Chairman Pham Hong Diep

Shinec pioneers green, digital, and circular IPs in Vietnam

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics

Yap Kwong Weng

CEO of Vietnam SuperPort

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics

From pioneer to key player: Grab's 10-year milestone in Vietnam

Alejandro Osorio

Managing director of Grab Vietnam

From pioneer to key player: Grab's 10-year milestone in Vietnam

CMC Corporation: a pioneer in AI transformation

Nguyen Trung Chinh

Chairman of the Board of Directors, CMC Corporation

CMC Corporation: a pioneer in AI transformation

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

October 20, 2025 | 11:24

150 years of SABECO: A journey through Vietnam’s brewing heritage

To commemorate 150 years of contributing to Vietnam's brewing industry, SABECO launched its "150 Years of a Living Legacy: Ever Growing, Ever Reaching" campaign on September 10.

October 09, 2025 | 08:00

Biosimilars innovation to transform Vietnamese pharma

On his first business trip to Vietnam, Russell Miller, vice president of Global Sales and Marketing at Enzene Biosciences, shared with VIR’s Ho Ha the company’s ambition to reshape the global biosimilars landscape through innovation and advanced manufacturing.

March 08, 2025 | 18:00

Gearing human resources towards business success amidst evolving challenges

The changing needs of Vietnam's workforce, particularly those of the younger generation, are driving the need for businesses to adapt their strategies to attract and retain top talent.

October 09, 2024 | 16:56

The promising future of Vietnam’s golf tourism

The future of Vietnam's golf industry and golf tourism looks highly promising in the coming years

July 08, 2024 | 10:20

AIA leads the charge to healthier, longer, better lives

AIA Vietnam is navigating the promising yet challenging Vietnamese life insurance market under the helm of newly appointed CEO Andrew Loh

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency Rethinking Plastics BASF

GreenYellow highlights energy savings strategies

Tokyo Gas invests in Vinh Long wind power venture

Shizen Energy obtains certificate for onshore wind power project in Quang Tri

Nestlé Vietnam honours farmers for sustainable agricultural development

SolarBK, Banpu NEXT, and Amata VN to develop rooftop solar projects

Green Growth November 07, 2025 | 16:27

GreenYellow highlights energy savings strategies

GreenYellow has concluded its participation at Vietnam Energy Week 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.

Green Growth November 07, 2025 | 09:58

GEVA showcases sustainable agricultural products at Vietnam International Sourcing Expo

The GEVA project showcased sustainable agricultural products and took proactive steps to expand international business connections.

Green Growth November 06, 2025 | 19:09

Tokyo Gas invests in Vinh Long wind power venture

Japan's Tokyo Gas is investing in Truong Thanh Duyen Hai Wind Power JSC for developing, constructing, and operating a wind power venture in Vinh Long.

Green Growth November 06, 2025 | 18:49

Shizen Energy obtains certificate for onshore wind power project in Quang Tri

Japanese renewable energy firm Shizen Energy Inc has obtained a commercial operation date certificate for a wind power project in Quang Tri province.

Green Growth November 06, 2025 | 12:16

Nestlé Vietnam honours farmers for sustainable agricultural development

Nestlé Vietnam held a dialogue titled “The role of farmers in regenerative agriculture” at its Tri An factory in Dong Nai on October 31.

Green Growth November 04, 2025 | 11:20

SolarBK, Banpu NEXT, and Amata VN to develop rooftop solar projects

SolarBK, Banpu NEXT, and Amata VN have formed a strategic alliance to develop rooftop solar systems in Halong and Long Thanh.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Vinhomes Green Paradise joins 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign

Radisson Hotel Group expands world-class hospitality across Vietnam

Property November 03, 2025 | 12:23

Vinhomes Green Paradise joins 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign

Vinhomes Green Paradise has entered the 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign, highlighting its vision for sustainable, future-ready urban living.

Property November 03, 2025 | 10:49

Radisson Hotel Group expands world-class hospitality across Vietnam

Tim Cordon, COO for the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia-Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group, shared with VIR the group’s strategic vision for Vietnam.

Green Buildings October 31, 2025 | 17:56

CityLand Group honoured at 2025 Vietnam Property Awards

CityLand Group’s Meliá Forest Bay Phu Quoc has been named Best Resort Development at the 2025 Vietnam Property Awards.

Industrial Properties November 04, 2025 | 15:49

Amata plans industrial park in Ho Chi Minh City

Amata Group has unveiled plans to develop a new $180 million smart industrial park in Ho Chi Minh City.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

KBC, AIC, and VietinBank sign MoU to develop $2 billion data centre

Money November 07, 2025 | 11:31

KBC, AIC, and VietinBank sign MoU to develop $2 billion data centre

Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation has signed an MoU with AIC and VietinBank to jointly develop a 200MW AI data centre in Ho Chi Minh City.

Money November 06, 2025 | 19:21

Major tax law amendments to simplify rules and support economic growth

Major amendments to tax laws are set to modernise administration, adjust personal income tax thresholds, and ensure fairness reform and transparency.

Insurance October 28, 2025 | 15:31

Insurers accelerate post-typhoon recovery

Vietnam's insurance industry has rapidly activated emergency measures to assess damages, advance payouts, and support communities rebuilding after three powerful typhoons struck the country.

Insurance October 07, 2025 | 09:45

Shinhan Life Vietnam builds growth on people strategy

Bae Seung Jun of Shinhan Life Vietnam explains how the company’s talent-focused approach has strengthened its position in the local life insurance market.

Smart Payment Trends October 30, 2025 | 09:56

CPO Home Credit shares how to build an AI-driven but human-centric workplace

At Home Credit, AI is an enabler that provides employees better opportunities on their career path and access to more personalised human resources policies.

Smart Payment Trends October 29, 2025 | 12:12

VIB hits $267.4 million in pre-tax profit over first nine months

VIB posted profit before tax of over VND7.04 trillion ($267.4 million) in the first nine months of 2025, up 7 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.

Infographics

Infographics August 15, 2025 | 15:12

Visa exemption for special-category foreigners

The Government has decided to grant visa exemptions of up to five years to certain categories of foreigners, including experts, scientists, leaders of major corporations and enterprises, and guests of research institutes.

Infographics August 05, 2025 | 16:48

Vietnam ranks among world’s top 10 in AI Index

Vietnam has made a strong impression on the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, ranking 6th out of 40 countries and territories in the AI Index released by the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN) in July 2025.

Timeout

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Timeout October 24, 2025 | 17:09

Vietnam named among world’s top four culinary destinations

Vietnam has been recognised as one of the world's most attractive culinary destinations, ranking fourth globally in the Readers' Choice Awards 2025.

Timeout October 07, 2025 | 11:33

Cultural tourism as a full-fledged industry

With its abundant cultural and heritage resources, Vietnam has the opportunity to transform cultural tourism into a high-value economic industry. However, the challenge lies in converting existing advantages into globally competitive products and services.

Vietnam emerges as rising hub in Asia’s luxury wedding tourism

Timeout September 05, 2025 | 11:21