Real estate M&A: from nascent recovery to sustainable growth
By Seck Yee Chung and Quang Tran
July 31, 2025 | 11:52
After a period of relative dormancy, Vietnam’s real estate dealmaking market is demonstrating a significant recovery in 2025.
The potential ahead for forest carbon credits in Vietnam
By Kim Oanh
July 30, 2025 | 13:00
Vietnam is considered to have potential to exploit carbon credits from forestry. Carina van Weelden, implementation manager at the German Development Agency, known as GIZ, which is scaling up sustainable forest management and certification in Vietnam, offered VIR’s Kim Oanh in-depth information about the issue.
Carbon credits pave way for a green financial future
By Betty Pallard
July 30, 2025 | 11:24
When observing the global picture, it is clear that carbon credits are gradually evolving into a form of currency, a unique financial derivative that intersects four seemingly unrelated domains: nature, finance, national assets, and knowledge. This intersection creates a market that is both unique and highly challenging.
Orientations for developing the nation’s carbon market
By Hoang Oanh
July 30, 2025 | 08:00
The carbon market is becoming a key economic instrument to help countries meet their net-zero commitments. Nguyen Tuan Quang, deputy director of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, discussed with VIR’s Hoang Oanh the key directions as Vietnam prepares for its pilot phase later this year.
KPMG launches tariff modeller in Vietnam to navigate US tariff risks
By Thanh Van
July 29, 2025 | 12:11
KPMG has unveiled a tariff modelling platform to help foreign-invested companies and exporters in Vietnam navigate US tariff risks.
Leveraging one million social housing units nationwide
By Dr. Jerry Nguyen
July 29, 2025 | 10:30
After more than four years since an initiative was established to build one million social housing units for the 2021–2030 period, less than 85,300 units have been completed, achieving just 8 per cent of the target.
Prospects for new megacity
By Truong Bui
July 28, 2025 | 15:29
Spanning more than 6,700km, housing approximately 14 million residents, and generating over $100 billion in economic output, the new metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City immediately assumes the role of the country’s largest economic hub, underpinned by Vietnam’s most extensive port, logistics network, and industrial zones.
Rise being witnessed in clean energy value chains
By Ee-Hui Tan
July 25, 2025 | 11:47
Across Asia, governments and industries are stepping up efforts to secure their position in the clean energy economy, with lithium supply chains and battery manufacturing emerging as strategic priorities, and Vietnam is emerging as a key player.
Financial hubs are bold reimagining
By Dang Loc and Mai Phuong
July 25, 2025 | 11:28
Vietnam is accelerating its ambition to become a recognised global financial hub. Associate Ngo Dang Loc and managing associate Le Mai Phuong from Indochine Counsel explain how the country is poised to attract world-class investors and cultivate a vibrant business environment.
Vietnamese lenders seek unified anti-fraud shield
By Vy Vy
July 25, 2025 | 10:11
From July 1, the State Bank of Vietnam requires full verification of businesses and biometric data of legal representatives before firms can make electronic transactions or withdrawals.
Banks deepen push into growing insurance arena
By Hazy Tran
July 25, 2025 | 09:34
Several Vietnamese banks have announced plans to establish insurance subsidiaries, aiming to diversify revenue streams and complete their financial ecosystems.
An investment narrative from cost gain to institutional trust
By Dr. Sven David
July 23, 2025 | 12:17
Vietnam is actively recalibrating its core investment prospects. Dr. Sven David, general director and CEO at VIET Transformation Advisors, analyses the landscape of foreign direct investment in Vietnam in the new context.
Vietnam’s legislative breakthrough on digital assets
By Hoang Oanh
July 23, 2025 | 10:49
With legal clarity on digital assets now in place, Vietnam is poised to draw in global capital. Tran Huyen Dinh, chairman of the Fintech Application Committee under the Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA) discussed with VIR’s Hoang Oanh how the new law could reshape fintech, blockchain, and investor confidence.
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