Vietnam Investment Review

Mekong Capital completes exit from Mutosi following acquisition by Ariston Group

Mekong Capital on September 9 announced the sale of its majority stake in Mutosi Group JSC, a key player in Vietnam’s residential water purification market, to Ariston Group, one of the global leaders in climate and water comfort solutions.

Carbon pricing becomes business reality as ETS pilot launched

Vietnam's carbon market has entered its pilot phase, making carbon pricing a business issue with implications for compliance and competitiveness.

SAIGONTEL joins international partners for $3.5 billion AI data centre complex in Tay Ninh

SAIGONTEL and its international partners are advancing plans for a large-scale AI data centre in Tay Ninh, extending the group’s infrastructure ambitions from industrial parks into energy and digital infrastructure.

Vietnam maps out renewable energy hubs to build green supply chains

Vietnam is exploring renewable energy hubs to link clean power with manufacturing and logistics, officials and experts discussed at a Hanoi workshop.
HSX market capitalisation gains 7.55 per cent in August

Vietnam’s stock market extended its gains in August, with major indices rising and HSX stock capitalisation climbing 7.55 per cent amid robust market activity.
Japanese firms maintain resilient deal activity in Vietnam

Vietnam-Japan M&A activity remains steady with a new asset management joint venture between Amova Asset Management and BIDV Securities.

Draft legal amendments target red tape and decentralisation

Specific financial mechanism proposed for Vietnam Railways

Vietnam's recruitment market shows resilience in H1

ACV pushes to complete Long Thanh Airport phase one by September

Foreign credit institutions to gain broader access to foreign currency accounts

Vietnam’s new rules on foreign credit institutions’ accounts are set to ease cross-border payments and deepen the country’s integration into global financial and e-commerce networks.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes wider access to direct power trading

Ho Chi Minh City is proposing to expand direct power trading to businesses in industrial parks, high-tech parks, and other designated economic zones.

VIFC moves from institution-building to substantive operations

VIFC is shifting from institution-building to active operations, with the Deputy Prime Minister urging faster project and product development.

Corporate

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Listed manufacturers see brighter business prospects amid rising costs

Vietnam considers VAT refunds for foreign film crews

Corporate September 09, 2026 | 12:14

Listed manufacturers see brighter business prospects amid rising costs

The local manufacturing sector is gaining momentum as year-end demand strengthens, with listed companies reporting improved business prospects despite persistent cost pressures and financing challenges.

Corporate September 09, 2026 | 12:13

Vietnam considers VAT refunds for foreign film crews

Vietnam is considering a package of new incentives for the cultural industries, including VAT refunds for foreign film crews shooting in the country, as lawmakers review a draft Law on Cultural Industry Development ahead of its expected passage in October.

CEO Talk September 08, 2026 | 09:16

Vietnam’s challenge to turn market reform into long-term capital

According to Mickey Maini, founder of Solstice Laboratory, an independent research centre focused on markets, geopolitics and finance, following Vietnam’s market upgrade, the next challenge is to turn this upgrade into sustained capital inflows and deeper economic development.

Biz Link September 08, 2026 | 10:00

Opella and Hoan My Academy partner to advance medical education

A new partnership between Opella and Hoan My Academy aims to strengthen healthcare and wellness across Vietnam.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

Hansong Technology upgrades production site in Vietnam

Investing September 09, 2026 | 12:14

Resolution 10 through a Nordic lens

Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW identifies the foreign-invested sector as an integral part of Vietnam’s national economy. David Tuan Anh Nguyen, executive director of Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) shares how the Nordic business communit

Investing September 09, 2026 | 12:11

Hansong Technology upgrades production site in Vietnam

Hansong Group has upgraded its production site in Vietnam as part of its broader expansion of global infrastructure to support manufacturing, product development, and OEM/ODM programmes across global and regional markets.

M&A September 09, 2026 | 14:33

Mekong Capital completes exit from Mutosi following acquisition by Ariston Group

Mekong Capital on September 9 announced the sale of its majority stake in Mutosi Group JSC, a key player in Vietnam’s residential water purification market, to Ariston Group, one of the global leaders in climate and water comfort solutions.

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

Resolution 10 equals growth driven by strategic innovation

Partnerships streamline pathways for investors in Vietnam

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.

Your Consultant September 08, 2026 | 08:58

Partnerships streamline pathways for investors in Vietnam

Vietnam continues to attract growing interest from international manufacturers, with investment increasingly expanding beyond traditional manufacturing into technology, high-end manufacturing and other higher-value 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 04, 2026 | 12:46

Carbon pricing becomes business reality as ETS pilot launched

Vietnam's carbon market has entered its pilot phase, making carbon pricing a business issue with implications for compliance and competitiveness.

Indochine Counsel August 21, 2026 | 15:51

Significant steps made in related-party transactions

Related-party transactions remain one of the areas most closely scrutinised by Vietnam's tax authorities during tax audits.

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

Vietnam maps out renewable energy hubs to build green supply chains

AFRY awarded design contract for LNG project

11 innovations showcased plastic waste management solutions in Vietnam

Vietnam urged to turn sustainability plans into action

Workshop advances low-carbon innovation in Vietnam’s cement sector

Legal amendments on agriculture and environment to take effect on January 1

Green Growth September 09, 2026 | 12:05

Vietnam maps out renewable energy hubs to build green supply chains

Vietnam is exploring renewable energy hubs to link clean power with manufacturing and logistics, officials and experts discussed at a Hanoi workshop.

Green Growth September 03, 2026 | 16:21

AFRY awarded design contract for LNG project

Swedish engineering services firm AFRY will be international technical advisor for the Thai Binh liquefied natural gas power facility.

Green Growth August 30, 2026 | 10:36

11 innovations showcased plastic waste management solutions in Vietnam

11 Vietnamese innovations showcased scalable solutions to tackle plastic pollution at InnoEx 2026 today, demonstrating how innovation can turn environmental challenges into opportunities for business growth and positive impact.

Green Growth August 28, 2026 | 15:03

Vietnam urged to turn sustainability plans into action

The first International Conference on Development Economics, jointly organised by the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, and the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture, took place on August 26 in Hanoi.

Green Growth August 28, 2026 | 14:30

Workshop advances low-carbon innovation in Vietnam’s cement sector

A workshop was held in Hanoi on August 27 with a view to support industrial decarbonisation of Vietnam's cement sector.

Green Growth August 26, 2026 | 08:00

Legal amendments on agriculture and environment to take effect on January 1

The law amending and supplementing several provisions concerning administrative procedures and business conditions in the agriculture and environment sector will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Tan Lan 3 positions for next wave of manufacturing FDI

Growing in motion – TOD: reshaping urban lifestyle and space

Property August 30, 2026 | 10:30

Tan Lan 3 positions for next wave of manufacturing FDI

With an approximately 336-hectare site and a development model centred on manufacturing and supply-chain linkages, Tan Lan 3 Industrial Park is positioning itself as a medium- and long-term option for foreign manufacturers assessing expansion in Vietnam.

Property August 29, 2026 | 09:00

Growing in motion – TOD: reshaping urban lifestyle and space

The Ho Chi Minh City Handicraft and Wood Industry Association (HAWA), the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Construction and Building Materials (SACA), and the Ho Chi Minh City Architects Association held a thematic seminar on August 28.

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 August 30, 2026 | 10:30

Tan Lan 3 positions for next wave of manufacturing FDI

With an approximately 336-hectare site and a development model centred on manufacturing and supply-chain linkages, Tan Lan 3 Industrial Park is positioning itself as a medium- and long-term option for foreign manufacturers assessing expansion in Vietnam.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

Dutch development bank FMO to fund TYM with $10 million

Money September 09, 2026 | 12:17

Foreign credit institutions to gain broader access to foreign currency accounts

Vietnam’s new rules on foreign credit institutions’ accounts are set to ease cross-border payments and deepen the country’s integration into global financial and e-commerce networks.

Money September 08, 2026 | 11:12

Dutch development bank FMO to fund TYM with $10 million

Dutch development bank FMO has proposed $10 million in financing for Vietnamese microfinance institution TYM.

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.

Insurance August 26, 2026 | 15:57

Uneven profit growth highlights diverging fortunes across insurers

Insurers are posting sharply different profit performances, highlighting a widening gap between growth quality and the underlying factors relevant to corporate earnings.

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.

Smart Payment Trends August 05, 2026 | 15:38

VIB launches One Card, ushering in a new era of credit cards

On August 5, VIB officially launched One Card, marking a new milestone in credit card innovation by integrating multiple card tiers, benefit schemes, privilege sets, and the capacity to evolve alongside the customer into a single card.

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.

Timeout

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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 August 28, 2026 | 09:43

National Day comes to the coast at Angsana & Dhawa Ho Tram

Angsana & Dhawa Ho Tram is offering a programme of family activities, Vietnamese cuisine and seaside experiences for the National Day holiday.

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 August 17, 2026 | 10:36

Mia Luxury Collection reimagines Vietnamese heritage

Mia Luxury Collection mooncake

Entertainment August 26, 2026 | 14:58

Vietnamese heritage shines at National Day celebrations in Singapore

Vietnamese fashion label Tsafari showcased a collection blending traditional Vietnamese heritage with Peranakan cultural influences at a programme marking Vietnam’s 81st anniversary National Day, in Singapore.

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 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.

Sports July 22, 2026 | 14:39

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race 2026 launches

The launch ceremony of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 was held in Hanoi on July 22, officially marking the start of the journey towards this year's event.

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

Overseas employment costs fall for Vietnamese workers

SABECO strengthens community ties through Bia Saigon partnership

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.

Society August 24, 2026 | 15:29

SABECO strengthens community ties through Bia Saigon partnership

SABECO's Bia Saigon brand is strengthening its community engagement through a strategic partnership with Fatherland in Our Hearts.

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 August 26, 2026 | 15:13

TCP and Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation empower youth through community sport yards

TCP and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation continue to expand community sport yards across Vietnam.

CSR August 24, 2026 | 15:29

SABECO strengthens community ties through Bia Saigon partnership

SABECO's Bia Saigon brand is strengthening its community engagement through a strategic partnership with Fatherland in Our Hearts.

World News

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

MoF minister outlines priorities for international integration to support growth

AI adoption reshapes marketing across Southeast Asia

Vietnam leads region in using AI in academia

World News August 21, 2026 | 17:23

Vietnam advances ASEAN qualifications framework

Vietnam is stepping up implementation of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework to strengthen skills and qualifications recognition, while creating better pathways for safe, regular, and skills-based labour migration.

World News August 13, 2026 | 17:50

Regional cooperation crucial as Southeast Asia’s AI boom accelerates

Southeast Asia’s AI boom is attracting data centres, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductor investment, but these gains do not automatically translate into a collective regional win for ASEAN.

World News August 04, 2026 | 17:12

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

A team of eight Vietnamese students has won the top prize at the 2026 Asia Business Simulation Grand Final.

Highlight August 03, 2026 | 23:24

MoF minister outlines priorities for international integration to support growth

Speaking at the opening session of the 33rd diplomatic conference in Hanoi on August 1, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan presented the Ministry of Finance's strategy for advancing international economic integration and attracting foreign investment.

World News July 16, 2026 | 16:37

AI adoption reshapes marketing across Southeast Asia

AI is rapidly reshaping marketing across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, as businesses move beyond experimentation to integrate the technology into their core marketing strategies, according to a new report.

World News July 15, 2026 | 15:51

Vietnam leads region in using AI in academia

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in the academic use of Gemini and boasts the highest vernacular adoption rate regionally.