Vietnam Investment Review

Bankability remains hurdle for Vietnam's JETP projects

Vietnam has identified 48 JETP-aligned projects needing over $11 billion, but converting them into financing remains limited, a UNDP adviser says.

BSR signs crude oil purchase framework agreement with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific

Petrovietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corporation (BSR) exchanged a Framework Agreement for crude oil purchases with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, opening a new avenue of cooperation in feedstock supply for Dung Quat Refinery.

Vietnam records fastest automotive sales growth among ASEAN-6 markets

Vietnam recorded the fastest automotive sales growth among the ASEAN-6 markets in the first half of 2026, as electrification, more accessible models, and recovering consumer demand continued to reshape the country’s automotive market, according to PwC’s l

Phu My Hung launches Triton Crown luxury apartments at Crescent Lake

Phu My Hung has launched Triton Crown, a luxury apartment project in the heart of The Crescent Lake in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam Industrial Property Forum 2026: 'Opportunity Amid Uncertainty'

The 6th Vietnam Industrial Property Forum (VIPF 2026) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of September 29 at The Reverie Saigon hotel.
Vietnam-US trade talks near final outcome

Vietnam and the United States are nearing an outcome in reciprocal trade negotiations, as both sides deepen economic cooperation.

Land clearance contract for new thermal power plant to be signed

Cambodia-Vietnam Customs Border Meeting agrees to strengthen cooperation

Vietnam infrastructure push drives demand for advanced technologies

Hi-Tech Vietnam 2026 takes flight

Vietnamese retailers make strong debut in Asia's Top 100 ranking

Seven Vietnamese electronics retailers ranked in Asia's Top 100 in the inaugural Brand Conviction Index, with three placing in the overall top 15.

Policy credit builds sustainable livelihoods from the grassroots

Policy credit is reaching deeper into local communities, turning modest loans into productive livelihoods, jobs and income while creating a grassroots mechanism for sustainable economic development.

Vietnam seeks greater Canadian investment in green finance, infrastructure

Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has met with Canadian counterpart François-Philippe Champagne and FinDev Canada to deepen financial cooperation.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire

Ford appoints Annaliese Atina as managing director of Ford Vietnam

Corporate September 29, 2026 | 12:10

Vietnamese retailers make strong debut in Asia's Top 100 ranking

Seven Vietnamese electronics retailers ranked in Asia's Top 100 in the inaugural Brand Conviction Index, with three placing in the overall top 15.

Corporate September 28, 2026 | 11:35

Ford appoints Annaliese Atina as managing director of Ford Vietnam

Ford Motor Company has appointed Annaliese Atina as managing director of Ford Vietnam, effective December 1, succeeding her role at Ford New Zealand.

CEO Talk September 28, 2026 | 11:39

AI agents reshape Vietnam’s social commerce landscape

Vietnam is becoming a testing ground for AI-powered social commerce, Meta Vietnam's Khoi Le and PMAX's Nguyen Viet Anh tell VIR.

Biz Link September 28, 2026 | 16:43

Keppel launches IKONIC lifestyle rewards platform

Keppel, a global asset manager and operator on September 28 launched IKONIC, an experience-led lifestyle rewards platform designed to deliver more personalised shopping experiences across its managed retail portfolio in Vietnam.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

Vietnam and Canada announce Strategic Partnership

Investing September 28, 2026 | 11:49

Vietnam seeks greater Canadian investment in green finance, infrastructure

Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has met with Canadian counterpart François-Philippe Champagne and FinDev Canada to deepen financial cooperation.

Investing September 25, 2026 | 14:03

Vietnam and Canada announce Strategic Partnership

Vietnam and Canada have announced a Strategic Partnership spanning trade, digital transformation, AI, and defence across eight pillars.

M&A September 25, 2026 | 15:52

Spain's Congalsa acquires Lenger Seafood Vietnam

Congalsa has acquired the entire charter capital of Lenger Seafood Vietnam, giving it full ownership of the business and its Nam Dinh processing facility.

Outbound Investment August 28, 2026 | 15:00

Businesses accelerate overseas expansion

Vietnamese businesses are stepping up efforts to expand overseas.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochine Counsel Vilasia Ansarada

Vietnam’s capital-markets upgrade creates a new deadline for deal readiness

Resolution 10 equals growth driven by strategic innovation

Ansarada September 14, 2026 | 09:00

Vietnam’s capital-markets upgrade creates a new deadline for deal readiness

Vietnam’s elevation to Secondary Emerging Market status is more than another vote of confidence in the country’s growth story. For issuers, advisers and investors, it creates something much more practical: a timetable for readiness.

Your Consultant September 08, 2026 | 14:44

Resolution 10 equals growth driven by strategic innovation

Il-Dong Kwon, managing director and partner at BCG Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Bich Ngoc about improving the quality of foreign funding and related resolutions to boost high-tech sectors.

KPMG August 26, 2026 | 14:51

Vietnam's next cycle: capital shifts from low-cost manufacturing to higher-value investment and M&A

KPMG's Vietnam's Next Cycle briefing series opens in Singapore, bringing investors and business leaders together to examine the capital flows, reforms and deal activity shaping Vietnam's next phase of growth.

PwC September 25, 2026 | 13:53

Vietnam records fastest automotive sales growth among ASEAN-6 markets

Vietnam recorded the fastest automotive sales growth among the ASEAN-6 markets in the first half of 2026, as electrification, more accessible models, and recovering consumer demand continued to reshape the country’s automotive market, according to PwC’s l

Indochine Counsel September 04, 2026 | 09:00

Vietnam can lead the way in AI regulatory system

Vietnam became the first country in Southeast Asia to bring a comprehensive law on AI into force when a dedicated law took effect in March.

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

December 17, 2025 | 11:43

SABECO: Driving growth alongside Vietnam

General director Lester Tan Teck Chuan talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainable development through long-standing brewing tradition in Vietnam.

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.

September 03, 2025 | 13:00

SABECO highlights heritage and innovation at national exhibition

SABECO showcased its legacy and innovations at the 2025 National Achievements Exhibition, celebrating Vietnamese enterprise contributions.

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.

Green Growth

Energy Efficiency Rethinking Plastics BASF

Binh Minh Plastics extends clean water project to border communities

Coca-Cola Vietnam expands packaging collection programme

Pacifico Energy secures sea survey licence for offshore wind project in Lam Dong

Vietnam secures $221 million in UN development programmes for 2027-2031

Carlsberg Vietnam shows how resource efficiency can shape green industrial growth

Green Growth September 29, 2026 | 12:08

Bankability remains hurdle for Vietnam's JETP projects

Vietnam has identified 48 JETP-aligned projects needing over $11 billion, but converting them into financing remains limited, a UNDP adviser says.

Green Growth September 29, 2026 | 10:57

Binh Minh Plastics extends clean water project to border communities

Binh Minh Plastics is expanding its clean water initiative to border and mountainous communities in Lam Dong and Son La provinces.

Green Growth September 25, 2026 | 08:15

Coca-Cola Vietnam expands packaging collection programme

Coca-Cola Vietnam has announced the 2026 edition of its “Our Bottles Can Live Many Lives” campaign.

Green Growth September 24, 2026 | 18:02

Pacifico Energy secures sea survey licence for offshore wind project in Lam Dong

Pacifico Energy Vietnam, the Vietnam-based development platform of Pacifico Energy Group (PEG), announced on September 23 that it has received sea survey license approval from Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for development of the up to 1,300 MW N

Green Growth September 23, 2026 | 17:39

Vietnam secures $221 million in UN development programmes for 2027-2031

Vietnam is set to receive around $221.2 million in resources from three United Nations development agencies under new country programmes for 2027-2031, targeting economic and digital transformation, human development, climate resilience, governance, and social issues.

Green Growth September 18, 2026 | 09:03

Carlsberg Vietnam shows how resource efficiency can shape green industrial growth

At the Green Industries Summit 2026, Carlsberg Vietnam shared how investments in efficient production, renewable energy and circular resource use are translating its Brewing Tomorrow ambitions into measurable progress, while highlighting the collaboration

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Phu My Hung launches Triton Crown luxury apartments at Crescent Lake

Vietnam Industrial Property Forum 2026: 'Opportunity Amid Uncertainty'

Property September 28, 2026 | 15:00

Phu My Hung launches Triton Crown luxury apartments at Crescent Lake

Phu My Hung has launched Triton Crown, a luxury apartment project in the heart of The Crescent Lake in Ho Chi Minh City.

Property September 28, 2026 | 14:02

Vietnam Industrial Property Forum 2026: 'Opportunity Amid Uncertainty'

The 6th Vietnam Industrial Property Forum (VIPF 2026) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of September 29 at The Reverie Saigon hotel.

Green Buildings September 08, 2026 | 11:11

GELEX headquarters achieves LEED Gold certification in Hanoi

GELEX's Hanoi headquarters has achieved LEED Gold certification, marking a step forward in the company's sustainability efforts.

Industrial Properties September 19, 2026 | 11:00

Gilimex Industrial Park breaks ground on two IPs in Bac Ninh

Gilimex Industrial Park has begun work on two industrial parks in Bac Ninh, adding nearly 345 hectares to the province's industrial land supply.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

Nam A Bank receives $60 million loan from FMO

Money September 29, 2026 | 07:48

Policy credit builds sustainable livelihoods from the grassroots

Policy credit is reaching deeper into local communities, turning modest loans into productive livelihoods, jobs and income while creating a grassroots mechanism for sustainable economic development.

Money September 28, 2026 | 12:37

Nam A Bank receives $60 million loan from FMO

Nam A Bank has secured a $60 million loan from Dutch development bank FMO to support green ventures and MSME lending.

Insurance September 10, 2026 | 12:06

Vietnam's life insurance sector eyes growth amid widening protection gap

Vietnam's life insurance sector faces a widening protection gap, but experts say rapid ageing and a growing middle class create major opportunities.

Insurance August 27, 2026 | 16:40

Tasco and PVI Insurance forge multi-sector partnership

Tasco Joint Stock Company (Tasco) and PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance) have expanded their cooperation through a series of agreements with four Tasco subsidiaries – Tasco Insurance, Savico, VETC Digital and Carpla Service.

Smart Payment Trends September 25, 2026 | 13:54

Visa reinforces commitment to Vietnam’s growth ambitions

Visa has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Vietnam through continued investment in technology, digital infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.

Smart Payment Trends August 20, 2026 | 15:15

VIB: customers need more value, not necessarily more cards

As customer needs become increasingly diverse, credit cards should remain a steadfast companion for customers throughout every stage of their personal financial journey.

Infographics

Infographics February 13, 2026 | 09:00

[Infographic] AMATA: Industrial and Smart City Developer

Amata Vietnam's industrial real estate projects began in 1994. It has been contributing to transforming Vietnam into a global manufacturing and investment hub ever since.

Infographics January 21, 2026 | 10:05

Key highlights of 14th National Party Congress

With the theme “Under the glorious flag of the Party, joining hands and uniting wills to successfully realise the country’s development goals to 2030; ensuring strategic autonomy, fostering self-reliance and confidence, advancing firmly in the era of national rise for peace, independence, democracy, prosperity, civilisation and happiness, and steadfastly progressing towards socialism”, the 14th National Party Congress affirms its pivotal role as a landmark event of historic significance for Vietnam’s development.

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Timeout August 20, 2026 | 12:07

Beaches drive Vietnam’s domestic tourism boom

Vietnam’s tourism is seeing a homegrown beach boom, with Phu Quoc, Danang, Hoi An and Con Dao sweeping the momentum table.

Timeout August 18, 2026 | 14:32

SABECO deepens consumer engagement at Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026

SABECO is using major cultural and culinary events to connect its brands with evolving consumption occasions. Its presence at Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026

Timeout July 16, 2026 | 10:46

Vietnam seeks for cuisine to give tourism a competitive edge

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is stepping up efforts to position Vietnamese cuisine as a strategic tourism asset.

Timeout April 07, 2026 | 15:00

VITM 2026 promotes digital and green tourism

A major tourism event is helping to promote sustainable development alongside environmental protection and the application of digital technology to enhance competitiveness.

Hotels & Restaurants September 24, 2026 | 18:00

The Reverie Saigon unveils a new approach to MICE travel

The Reverie Saigon is introducing a more experiential approach to luxury MICE travel, bringing business gatherings together with Michelin-starred dining, private wellness and bespoke journeys through the city.

The Insider February 12, 2026 | 08:57

Vietnam’s tourism advances sustainability in 2026

After a stellar year marked by a record number of international tourist arrivals, Vietnam’s tourism and hospitality sectors are poised to enter an acceleration phase, shifting its focus from recovery to quality-driven growth.

Lifestyle September 23, 2026 | 08:57

Nestlé PURINA to meet cat nutrition demand

Nestlé PURINA seeks to meet pet nutrition demand for cats in the Vietnamese market.

Entertainment September 23, 2026 | 19:00

Indonesia eyes strategic Halal partnership with Hue city

Indonesia has highlighted significant opportunities for cooperation with Hue city in tourism, trade, investment, education, and the halal industry, positioning the central Vietnamese city as a potential gateway to one of the world's fastest-growing economic sectors.

Videos

[Live] Tourism real estate seminar

CEO Seminar: Orienting Sustainable Investment and Development of Industrial Parks

VIR to Host Forum on Innovation-Led Sustainable Development

Talkshow: Vietnam-Japan Relations: New Drivers, New Heights

FDI surge fuels new optimism for Vietnam’s economy

Vietnamese Party leader, US President talk bilateral ties, trade issues

Talkshow Media fuels standout brands

AI to add 120–130 billion USD to Vietnam's economy by 2040: report

PM celebrates groundbreaking of 300 mln USD tech hub in Hanoi

Hanoi invests in heritage conservation to foster sustainable tourism development

EU considers Vietnam trusted, prioritised partner in Asia-Pacific: Ambassador

Sports

Sports September 25, 2026 | 11:11

Can Tho Heritage Marathon to carry wildlife conservation message

DHA Vietnam and Conservation Vietnam have signed an MoU to bring wildlife conservation messaging to the Can Tho Heritage Marathon.

Sports September 08, 2026 | 13:10

Standard Chartered remains committed to Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race

Standard Chartered backs Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race with new sustainability and digital features for 2026, its head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing told VIR.

Sports August 06, 2026 | 13:41

Champions unveiled for National U11 Football Championship 2026

On August 5, the 2026 National U11 Football Championship – Nestlé MILO Cup officially concluded at the Dak Lak Provincial Indoor Sports Arena.

Sports August 03, 2026 | 22:58

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon powered by Li-Ning scheduled for November

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon Powered by Li-Ning will take place from November 20–22, with the main race day scheduled for November 22.

Photos

Photos April 09, 2026 | 08:00

Exploring Grab’s AI-powered experiences

Following the launch of AI-powered experiences, Grab is offering a closer look at how these solutions come to life in everyday use.

Photos February 03, 2026 | 17:19

Bayer Vietnam opens new healthcare warehouse in Tay Ninh

Bayer in collaboration with PhytoPharma inaugurated a new healthcare warehouse at Long Hau Industrial Park in Tay Ninh on January 27.

Photos December 16, 2025 | 08:00

Long Thanh International Airport receives first flight

A Boeing 787 flight departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport landed at Long Thanh International Airport on December 15.

Photos November 22, 2025 | 11:24

Latest images from Long Thanh International Airport

Long Thanh Airport is ahead of schedule to ensure operations can begin by December this year.

Photos November 19, 2025 | 15:44

CEO talkshow spotlights industrial park investment trends

Nearly 100 leaders and experts discussed investment trends and modern industrial park development at Phu My 3 on November 14.

Society

CSR Swing for the Kids

Vietnam prepares communications campaign for APEC 2027

Overseas employment costs fall for Vietnamese workers

Society September 24, 2026 | 18:13

Vietnam prepares communications campaign for APEC 2027

On September 24, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with Khanh Hoa People’s Committee, held a nationwide training conference on communication skills for Vietnam APEC 2027.

Society September 09, 2026 | 12:20

Overseas employment costs fall for Vietnamese workers

Vietnam is strengthening its statistical monitoring of labour migration as the cost of securing overseas employment declines and workers’ earnings at destination markets increase.

Swing for the Kids November 16, 2025 | 10:00

Swing for the Kids Foundation supports school upgrades in Nghe An’s Do Luong district

VIR and donors have funded upgrades for three schools in Nghe An province’s Do Luong district, improving learning conditions for students in disadvantaged areas.

Swing for the Kids January 21, 2025 | 16:50

Supporting students in mountainous areas: from heart to heart

The Swing for the Kids scholarship fund has granted more than 21,000 scholarships for poor students and supported upgrades of learning facilities across Vietnam.

CSR September 24, 2026 | 18:02

AEON Ekiden marks five years of connection

In 2026, “AEON Ekiden - Relay Race, Family Fun,” organised by AEON Vietnam from June to September, enters its fifth season, continuing its journey of connecting communities, boosting Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange, and contributing to local tourism development.

CSR September 15, 2026 | 14:59

Keppel expands Bytes for Future programme to Hanoi

Keppel on September 11 expanded its “Bytes for Future” initiative to Hanoi, equipping more than 2,300 students at Son Dong Primary School and Van Canh Primary and Secondary School with enhanced access to digital learning resources.

World News

Citi report: Corporates prioritise liquidity as supply chains mature

Hanoi to host AAAP 2026 animal science congress in October

Vietnam advances ASEAN qualifications framework

Regional cooperation crucial as Southeast Asia’s AI boom accelerates

Vietnam wins first-ever Super Gold Award at World Youth Economic Forum

World News September 25, 2026 | 13:53

Vietnam records fastest automotive sales growth among ASEAN-6 markets

Vietnam recorded the fastest automotive sales growth among the ASEAN-6 markets in the first half of 2026, as electrification, more accessible models, and recovering consumer demand continued to reshape the country’s automotive market, according to PwC’s l

World News September 18, 2026 | 10:34