Vietnam Investment Review

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.

Vietnam's Electricity Authority and Global Energy Alliance strengthen cooperation

On August 24, the Electricity Authority of Vietnam (EAV), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in support of Vietnam'

Golden land plot in Thu Thiem to be auctioned off in September

A more than 6,440 sq.m land plot in Thu Thiem New Urban Area will be put up for auction by Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee in September.

French developer launches first Vietnam condo project

French developer Groupe PierreVal has launched its first Vietnam condo project.
FTSE Russell names 27 Vietnamese stocks in review

FTSE Russell has added 27 Vietnamese stocks to its global equity indices, as Vietnam prepares to transition to emerging market status in September.
SCIC divestment drive opens investment opportunities across key sectors

SCIC's 2026-2030 divestment plan puts dozens of major businesses in focus, offering investors access to valuable assets, strong brands, market positions and growth prospects.

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

Hanoi to break ground and inaugurate 16 infrastructure projects ahead of National Day

Hanoi People’s Committee sets a plan to break ground and inaugurate 16 works and projects, including 11 projects open to traffic and five to start on September 2.

China Eximbank prioritises financing for Lao Cai-Haiphong railway

On August 27, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi held talks with a delegation from China Eximbank on financing options for the Lao Cai-Haiphong railway.

Vietnam and Laos step up cooperation in finance, infrastructure and energy

The mid-term conference of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee for 2026 and the 19th meeting of the Steering Committee for the Cooperation Programme between the Vietnamese and Lao Ministries of Finance were held in Danang on August 27.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire

Vietnam logistics costs account for 16 per cent of GDP

When purpose becomes part of the business: Investing in Vietnam’s future through children

Corporate August 28, 2026 | 15:01

Vietnam logistics costs account for 16 per cent of GDP

Digital transformation is expected to give Vietnam's logistics sector a much-needed boost, improving productivity and reducing logistics costs to between 12-15 per cent of GDP.

Corporate August 28, 2026 | 14:00

When purpose becomes part of the business: Investing in Vietnam’s future through children

At a UNICEF leadership dialogue in Ho Chi Minh City, business leaders, investors and philanthropists stated that investing in children should move from the margins of corporate responsibility into decisions that shape products, workplaces, capital and long-term competitiveness.

CEO Talk August 24, 2026 | 16:27

Smarter infrastructure design key to Vietnam’s AI ambitions

As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises are facing growing pressure to ensure that their underlying infrastructure can support increasingly demanding workloads while keeping data secure and operations resilient.

Biz Link August 28, 2026 | 15:07

Domestic firms make efforts to dominate energy technology sector

As Vietnam seeks to shift its growth model towards productivity, technology and innovation, domestic companies are being called on to play a greater role in emerging industries. VIR’s Oanh Nguyen spoke with Nguyen Van Thien, deputy general director of domestic BESS manufacturer GG Power, about the role of local firms in developing Vietnam’s energy technology sector.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

Investing August 28, 2026 | 15:02

Hanoi to break ground and inaugurate 16 infrastructure projects ahead of National Day

Hanoi People’s Committee sets a plan to break ground and inaugurate 16 works and projects, including 11 projects open to traffic and five to start on September 2.

Investing August 28, 2026 | 14:53

China Eximbank prioritises financing for Lao Cai-Haiphong railway

On August 27, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi held talks with a delegation from China Eximbank on financing options for the Lao Cai-Haiphong railway.

M&A August 28, 2026 | 14:58

NutiFood Group plan to buy additional million shares in Quang Ngai Sugar

Two subsidiaries of NutiFood Group have registered to purchase a total of one million additional shares at Quang Ngai Sugar JSC, which owns the soy milk brand Vinasoy.

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

Significant steps made in related-party transactions

Your Consultant 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.

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.

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 August 17, 2026 | 10:32

New challenges for workforce data and HR policy management with PIT changes

Vo Ngoc Thuy An, partner at PwC Vietnam, explains why employees are looking beyond gross salary and paying greater attention to their net income.

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

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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 urged to turn sustainability plans into action

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

Vietnam Petroleum Institute and TÜV SÜD Vietnam to co-develop energy transition solutions

Petrovietnam and AFD advance cooperation on energy transition projects

92 organisations and businesses register for carbon exchange system

Trinasolar powers 10 MWh solar and storage project in Phu Quoc

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 25, 2026 | 18:26

Vietnam Petroleum Institute and TÜV SÜD Vietnam to co-develop energy transition solutions

On August 21, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) signed a MoU with TÜV SÜD Vietnam Co., Ltd. to promote cooperation in consultancy, training, and the development of technical solutions supporting Vietnam's energy transition.

Green Growth August 21, 2026 | 17:20

Petrovietnam and AFD advance cooperation on energy transition projects

Petrovietnam and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration on energy transition ventures in Vietnam.

Green Growth August 21, 2026 | 09:24

92 organisations and businesses register for carbon exchange system

92 organisations and businesses, concentrated steel, cement and thermal power, have registered to participate in the carbon credit deposit and settlement system.

Green Growth August 20, 2026 | 09:46

Trinasolar powers 10 MWh solar and storage project in Phu Quoc

Trinasolar has supplied a 3MWp solar PV system and a 10MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a solar-plus-storage project at Corona Resort in Phu Quoc.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park: A strategic growth pole in Haiphong’s FTZ ecosystem

Resolution 21 to reshape Vietnam’s real estate market

Property August 27, 2026 | 17:03

Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park: A strategic growth pole in Haiphong’s FTZ ecosystem

With its prime location in the core zone of Haiphong Free Trade Zone, synchronised infrastructure, and strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance standards, Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park is emerging as a critical growth engine in northern Vietnam.

Property August 26, 2026 | 15:59

Resolution 21 to reshape Vietnam’s real estate market

Resolution 21-NQ/TW, with its proposed fixed service life for apartment buildings and measures to boost housing supply and improve land-use efficiency, will have material implications for the real estate market.

Green Buildings July 31, 2026 | 12:05

Palm City and Palm River reflect Huong Viet Properties' sustainable vision

Huong Viet Properties has won two Dot Property Vietnam Awards for its urban development vision.

Industrial Properties August 28, 2026 | 08:00

What foreign investors need when choosing industrial real estate in Vietnam

As manufacturing investment flows into Vietnam, foreign-invested enterprises need more than industrial space – they need a single point of contact to navigate site selection, infrastructure, logistics and expansion.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

Bad debt growth at listed banks slows, but asset-quality risks persist

Cathay Bank opens representative office in Ho Chi Minh City

Money August 28, 2026 | 15:10

Bad debt growth at listed banks slows, but asset-quality risks persist

Bad debt growth at listed banks slowed in the first half of 2026, but rising volume of loans needing attention and persistent irrecoverable debt signal mounting asset-quality risks.

Money August 28, 2026 | 14:48

Cathay Bank opens representative office in Ho Chi Minh City

Cathay Bank opened its Vietnam representative office at Ho Chi Minh City on August 21 as part of its expansion throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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.

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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 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.

Sports July 17, 2026 | 16:14

Vietnam reinforces position in global mobile gaming landscape

Vietnam has emerged as one of the most dynamic gaming markets not only in Southeast Asia but also globally.

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

SABECO strengthens community ties through Bia Saigon partnership

Vietnam strives to build safer digital environment to protect children online

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.

Society August 21, 2026 | 17:19

Vietnam strives to build safer digital environment to protect children online

The Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with support from the European Union Delegation (EU) through the EU Justice and Legal Empowerment Programme, Phase II (EU JULE II), on August 21 convened a policy dialogue on child p

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

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