Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam channels $714 million into overseas projects

Vietnam’s outward investment capital reached nearly $714 million in the first four months of 2026, doubling from the same period last year.

Banks must build trust as AI transforms finance, forum told

The future growth of Vietnam's financial sector hinges on digital trust, especially as AI accelerates innovation, according to speakers at a Hanoi forum.

Businesses shift from expansion to efficiency

From small- and medium-sized to global franchises, companies are scaling back and restructuring operations amid intensifying competition and rising operating costs.

Electronics and machinery drive Vietnam’s export growth in Q1

Vietnam’s exports surged 19.1 per cent on-year in the first quarter of 2026, driven by machinery, equipment and electronic products.
Maritime Financial Centre expects to attract $300 billion annually

A maritime financial ecosystem, a part of the Vietnam International Financial Centre is expected to attract around 30 per cent of maritime financial transactions currently conducted in Singapore and Hong Kong, equivalent to approximately $300 billion.
Dat Xanh rebrands as Bluemarq Group

Dat Xanh Group from May 20 will now be known as Bluemarq Group, marking the most comprehensive restructuring since its establishment in 2003.

Promomed eyes big steps in Vietnam’s pharma market

US business delegation heads to Vietnam to foster cooperation

Vietnam and Switzerland boost sci-tech cooperation

Vietnam’s tourism advances sustainability in 2026

Ministry of Finance moves to speed up South Korean ODA pledges

The Ministry of Finance is working with South Korean government representatives to resolve delays in official development assistance commitments for major infrastructure projects across Vietnam.

MoF signals greater openness to global venture capital

On May 21, at the Ministry of Finance headquarters, Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Tam met with an international investor delegation led by Siddharth Pisharody, senior partner at venture capital firm Argor Capital.

Vietnam and World Bank seek to accelerate key development projects

Vietnam and the World Bank explored the strategic direction of cooperation, as well as solutions to accelerate the preparation and implementation of priority projects.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire

Petrovietnam signs MoU with Vitol Asia to boost energy cooperation

Vietnam moves towards data-driven tax administration

Corporate May 22, 2026 | 16:34

Petrovietnam signs MoU with Vitol Asia to boost energy cooperation

Petrovietnam has signed an MoU with Vitol Asia to cooperate in the energy sector and related areas.

Corporate May 22, 2026 | 16:26

Vietnam moves towards data-driven tax administration

Vietnam’s tax system is being urged to accelerate the adoption of big data, AI and digital technologies across the entire tax management process. The long-term goal is to build a modern, intelligent and internationally aligned tax governance system.

CEO Talk April 28, 2026 | 15:22

FedEx bets on Viettel Post to strengthen capabilities in Vietnam

The newly announced partnership between FedEx and Viettel Post signals a shift toward more integrated logistics solutions in Vietnam. Masamichi Ujiie, president of FedEx North & South Pacific, explained to Nguyen Huong how the collaboration is designed to bridge operational gaps and unlock new growth.

Biz Link May 22, 2026 | 16:29

Electronics and machinery drive Vietnam’s export growth in Q1

Vietnam’s exports surged 19.1 per cent on-year in the first quarter of 2026, driven by machinery, equipment and electronic products.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong

Construction begins on $600 million electronics component plant

Investing May 22, 2026 | 17:43

Construction begins on $600 million electronics component plant

On May 22, AVC Vietnam Science and Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of AVC Group - a leading Taiwanese corporation, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an electronic component manufacturing plant with a total investment of up to $600 million.

Investing May 22, 2026 | 16:44

Ministry of Finance moves to speed up South Korean ODA pledges

The Ministry of Finance is working with South Korean government representatives to resolve delays in official development assistance commitments for major infrastructure projects across Vietnam.

M&A May 22, 2026 | 09:31

Stride secures $15 million in Series B round

Vietnamese solar cleantech provider Stride on May 21 announced it has raised $15 million in a Series B round to accelerate solar and battery adoption across Vietnam.

Outbound Investment May 20, 2026 | 17:35

Vietnam channels $714 million into overseas projects

Vietnam’s outward investment capital reached nearly $714 million in the first four months of 2026, doubling from the same period last year.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochine Counsel Vilasia

FDI a crucial component to double-digit growth

Practical issues to be addressed for TV and radio regulations

Your Consultant May 15, 2026 | 11:38

FDI a crucial component to double-digit growth

Foreign investment is considered a crucial component contributing to the economic prosperity, especially the realisation of double-digit growth across 2026-2030.

Your Consultant May 12, 2026 | 14:48

Practical issues to be addressed for TV and radio regulations

On the heels of Vietnam’s push to digitalise new platforms, as well as to reshape the radio and television services landscape ...

KPMG April 27, 2026 | 08:00

More disciplined growth for real estate and construction

After a turbulent early 2020s, Vietnam’s real estate and construction sectors are entering a new growth cycle – one driven by fundamentals rather than speculation.

PwC April 20, 2026 | 20:34

Vietnam second fastest growing automotive market in ASEAN‑6

Vietnam’s automotive market recorded 20.3 per cent sales growth in 2025, ranked as the second‑fastest growing market in ASEAN‑6.

Indochine Counsel February 13, 2026 | 08:00

Need-to-know aspects ahead of AI law

Managing partner Dang The Duc and senior associate Thai Gia Han of Indochine Counsel point out the key takeaways and what businesses need to know ahead of implementation.

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’s power sector poised to trigger a new investment cycle

10 companies honoured for efforts to expand sustainable rice farming

EU and AFD help North-central Vietnam strengthen resilience to climate threats

New Vietnam power technology catalogue maps renewable energy and grid expansion path

Vietnam moves to repeal inter-agency scrap import regulation

Rapid growth needed for energy ecosystem

Green Growth May 20, 2026 | 10:05

Vietnam’s power sector poised to trigger a new investment cycle

Vietnam’s power sector is undergoing a critical reform phase aimed at reactivating a new investment cycle in generation capacity, ensuring the dual objectives of meeting energy demand for development while fulfilling strong environmental commitments.

Green Growth May 20, 2026 | 10:00

10 companies honoured for efforts to expand sustainable rice farming

The Netherlands Development Organisation SNV in Vietnam, on May 19, organised the Award Ceremony for the Summer–Autumn Season of 2025 to recognise 10 companies demonstrating outstanding performance in partnering with smallholder farmers on sustainable rice farming practices.

Green Growth May 15, 2026 | 17:42

EU and AFD help North-central Vietnam strengthen resilience to climate threats

On May 15, the "Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure in North-central Vietnam" (CRUIV) project officially concluded its Technical Assistance phase, marking a profound shift from planning to lasting community empowerment.

Green Growth May 14, 2026 | 09:00

New Vietnam power technology catalogue maps renewable energy and grid expansion path

The Vietnam Technology Catalogue 2026 provides updated data on electricity generation, energy storage, and power transmission technologies to support the country’s green transition.

Green Growth May 12, 2026 | 16:51

Vietnam moves to repeal inter-agency scrap import regulation

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to repeal a key inter-agency scrap import regulation as environmental rules mature, and the government pushes to simplify overlapping administrative procedures.

Green Growth May 12, 2026 | 13:59

Rapid growth needed for energy ecosystem

From workforce training to development of modular reactors, Vietnam is stepping up preparations to build the energy ecosystem needed to support its next wave of tech-driven growth.

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Property

Green Buildings Industrial Properties

Persa Place fully sold as Springville extends sellout streak in Nhon Trach

Property May 20, 2026 | 16:16

Dat Xanh rebrands as Bluemarq Group

Dat Xanh Group from May 20 will now be known as Bluemarq Group, marking the most comprehensive restructuring since its establishment in 2003.

Property May 20, 2026 | 11:00

Persa Place fully sold as Springville extends sellout streak in Nhon Trach

With all 420 apartment units snapped up on launch day and booking demand vastly outstripping supply, Persa Place – the first high-rise precinct within Gamuda Land’s Springville township in Nhon Trach – has set a new market benchmark, marking the development's second straight rapid sellout in southern Vietnam.

Green Buildings May 22, 2026 | 09:37

Greening construction material market: the time is now

As Vietnam is making moves to achieve national net zero ambition for 2050, greening sustainable construction materials manufacturing is critical urging all stakeholders to join efforts.

Industrial Properties May 22, 2026 | 15:22

KN Holdings kicks off infrastructure construction of KNIC Nam Long Thanh project

Work has begun on the first phase of KNIC Nam Long Thanh Industrial Park in Dong Nai province, part of a planned 2,300-hectare high-tech industrial hub.

Money

Insurance Smart Payment Trends Stock Monitor

Ministry of Finance seeks World Bank budget lending support

Citi panel highlights Vietnam's growth and market upgrade momentum

Money May 22, 2026 | 16:58

Ministry of Finance seeks World Bank budget lending support

The Ministry of Finance has called on the World Bank to expand a state budget lending mechanism to accelerate public investment, as both sides prepare a new framework to guide cooperation over the next five years.

Money May 22, 2026 | 11:22

Citi panel highlights Vietnam's growth and market upgrade momentum

A Citi-hosted panel in Singapore examined Vietnam's economic prospects and the impact of its upcoming stock market reclassification.

Insurance May 22, 2026 | 09:39

Willis and Global Parametrics deliver payouts to coffee farmers hit by storms

On May 21, Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), and Global Parametrics announced payouts of an innovative parametric policy have been distributed to coffee farmers in the Central Highlands of Vietnam who suffered losses due to high rainfall during the 20

Insurance May 15, 2026 | 11:39

Life insurance market heats up despite slowing new sales

Vietnam’s life insurance market posted a double-digit decline in new business premiums in early 2026, but rising competition from emerging insurers is rapidly reshaping market share dynamics.

Smart Payment Trends May 20, 2026 | 10:06

HSBC and EFA support Nutifood with VND800bn bridge

HSBC Vietnam arranged a $31 million, five-year, 90 per cent Export Finance Australia (EFA) guaranteed facility guaranteed facility for Nutifood.

Smart Payment Trends May 13, 2026 | 18:00

Citi entering next phase of AI integration

Arc, Citi’s AI agent platform, allows developers to build and scale AI agents that will be used across the firm responsibly.

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 April 30, 2026 | 12:41

Sustainable tourism to shape Vietnam’s growth path

Sustainable tourism will define Vietnam’s tourism trajectory in 2026, steering the market towards international standards, lower environmental impact, and long-term resilience.

Timeout February 19, 2026 | 08:22

A cultural development pillar for the new period

This year marks the beginning of a five-year strategic plan, implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress. Anticipating a continued complex global landscape with fierce competition, the culture, sports, and tourism sector has determined that it must continue innovating even more strongly.

Vietnam’s tourism advances sustainability in 2026

Timeout February 12, 2026 | 08:57