Vietnam SuperPort unveils off-airport cargo terminal at the world’s largest logistics event

Vietnam SuperPort unveils off-airport cargo terminal at the world’s largest logistics event

At the FIATA World Congress 2025 (FWC 2025) in Hanoi on October 8, Vietnam SuperPort introduced its Off-Airport Cargo Terminal, a key component of the multimodal logistics hub located in Phu Tho province.
Vietnam rides out the storm to hold firm on its 8 per cent growth goal

Vietnam rides out the storm to hold firm on its 8 per cent growth goal

Nguyen Thi Mai Hanh of the General Statistics Office sheds light on Vietnam’s strategy to maintain growth amid global uncertainty and natural disruptions.
Foreign buyers show growing interest in The Privé

Foreign buyers show growing interest in The Privé

The Privé, a luxury residential project developed by Dat Xanh Group, is poised to become the top choice for expats in Ho Chi Minh City.

Businesses remain upbeat about global trade despite tariff turbulence

Businesses remain upbeat about global trade despite tariff turbulence
Global businesses continue to express confidence in trade prospects over the medium term.

VYEA drives CEO training initiative following VPSF 2025

VYEA drives CEO training initiative following VPSF 2025
The VYEA is transforming recommendations from VPSF 2025 into action, preparing the next generation of leaders for Vietnam’s evolving economy.

Biosimilars innovation to transform Vietnamese pharma

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.

Vietnam taps into Taiwan’s high-end seafood market with shrimp and basa surge

Vietnam taps into Taiwan’s high-end seafood market with shrimp and basa surge
Vietnamese seafood exports to Taiwan recorded an impressive 18 per cent jump in the first eight months of 2025.

Vietnam SuperPort unveils off-airport cargo terminal at the world’s largest logistics event

Vietnam SuperPort unveils off-airport cargo terminal at the world’s largest logistics event
At the FIATA World Congress 2025 (FWC 2025) in Hanoi on October 8, Vietnam SuperPort introduced its Off-Airport Cargo Terminal, a key component of the multimodal logistics hub located in Phu Tho province.

Efficiency entices players in logistics

Efficiency entices players in logistics
Vietnam’s logistics market is drawing in more foreign investors, with opportunities spanning across various segments.

MyStorage secures investment from EMIA

MyStorage secures investment from EMIA
MyStorage has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Emerging Markets Investment Advisers (EMIA).

Vietnamese investors pour nearly $847 million into overseas markets in nine months

Vietnamese investors pour nearly $847 million into overseas markets in nine months
In the first nine months of 2025, Vietnamese outbound investment reached $846.8 million, 4.5 times higher than the same period last year.

A circular and efficient framework for solid waste

A circular and efficient framework for solid waste
Vietnam is facing increasing pressure from the volume of solid waste generated every day. Major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang are all overloaded with treatment infrastructure, and the landfill rate remains high, posing a potential risk of soil, water, and air pollution.

Future monetary policy must strike the right balance

Future monetary policy must strike the right balance
Vietnam enters the final quarter of 2025 with an enviable macroeconomic record. GDP expanded by 7.09 per cent in 2024 and accelerated to 7.52 per cent in the first half of this year...
Tariff modeller guides exporters through trade shifts

Tariff modeller guides exporters through trade shifts

Vietnamese exporters are turning to tariff simulation tools to adapt supply chains and plan for shifting US trade policies.
ESG seen as key to Vietnam’s business credibility and capital attraction

ESG seen as key to Vietnam’s business credibility and capital attraction

Nguyen Hoang Nam, ESG Leader and Partner at PwC Vietnam, explains how ESG is essential for credibility and investment, despite implementation challenges.
Safeguards essential for e-commerce data

Safeguards essential for e-commerce data

The rapid growth of e-commerce has highlighted the urgent need for an appropriate legal framework, particularly in areas such as tax administration and personal data protection. Senior associate Thai Gia Han and junior associate Nguyen Trung Nghia from Indochine Counsel write about the new aspects of tax and personal data protection regulations for e-commerce in Vietnam.

Biosimilars innovation to transform Vietnamese pharma

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.

Gearing human resources towards business success amidst evolving challenges

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.

The promising future of Vietnam’s golf tourism

The promising future of Vietnam’s golf tourism
The future of Vietnam's golf industry and golf tourism looks highly promising in the coming years

AIA leads the charge to healthier, longer, better lives

AIA leads the charge to healthier, longer, better lives
AIA Vietnam is navigating the promising yet challenging Vietnamese life insurance market under the helm of newly appointed CEO Andrew Loh

Innovation for future communities

Innovation for future communities
Official development assistance can act as the playing field for nations. Vietnam is no exception, having benefited from such assistance over the years in the building of many structures and systems up and down the country.

Vietnam explores co-processing in cement as a scalable solution

Vietnam explores co-processing in cement as a scalable solution
To achieve green and circular growth, Vietnam needs scalable solutions in heavy industry – co-processing plastic waste in cement kilns emerges as a feasible option

Voluntary Sustainability Standards redefining the future of Vietnam’s green exports

Voluntary Sustainability Standards redefining the future of Vietnam’s green exports
Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) may carry the word “voluntary”, but for Vietnamese exporters, they are increasingly far from optional.

Vietnam can exploit potential from carbon market

Vietnam can exploit potential from carbon market
With high forest cover and strong green carbon potential, Vietnam has the chance to expand in the global carbon market.

La Niña poses heightened flood risks for Vietnam

La Niña poses heightened flood risks for Vietnam
La Niña years can double flood frequency in Vietnam, threatening farms and cities, warns disaster preparedness expert Luu Le Huong.

Hilton grows luxury portfolio in Vietnam with Sun Group

Hilton grows luxury portfolio in Vietnam with Sun Group
Hilton has announced multiple property agreements across Vietnam with existing partner Sun Group.

Foreign buyers show growing interest in The Privé

Foreign buyers show growing interest in The Privé
The Privé, a luxury residential project developed by Dat Xanh Group, is poised to become the top choice for expats in Ho Chi Minh City.

ESG-driven sustainability to define Vietnam’s green real estate

ESG-driven sustainability to define Vietnam’s green real estate
Sustainability is taking centre stage in Vietnam’s real estate market, aligned with the growing wave of ESG-oriented capital inflows.

LŌ-GOI develops sustainable industrial properties in Vietnam

LŌ-GOI develops sustainable industrial properties in Vietnam
VIR’s Bich Ngoc spoke with Matthew Jackson, northern region director of LŌ-GOI (Vietnam), about the company’s development strategy for the country.

Vietnam to be reclassified from frontier to secondary emerging market status

Vietnam to be reclassified from frontier to secondary emerging market status
FTSE Russell on October 7 announced that Vietnam will be reclassified from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status.

Swedfund invests $15 million in Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II

Swedfund invests $15 million in Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II
Swedfund has invested $15 million in Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II to boost Vietnamese private sector development and growth, and thereby job creation.

Shinhan Life Vietnam builds growth on people strategy

Shinhan Life Vietnam builds growth on people strategy
Bae Seung Jun of Shinhan Life Vietnam explains how the company’s talent-focused approach has strengthened its position in the local life insurance market.

Vietnam’s banking sector enters data-driven era

Vietnam’s banking sector enters data-driven era
AI and data are fast becoming the lifeblood of the digital economy, where they are no longer just technological tools but strategic imperatives.

Visa exemption for special-category foreigners

Visa exemption for special-category foreigners
The Government has decided to grant visa exemptions of up to five years to certain categories of foreigners, including experts, scientists, leaders of major corporations and enterprises, and guests of research institutes.

Vietnam ranks among world’s top 10 in AI Index

Vietnam ranks among world’s top 10 in AI Index
Vietnam has made a strong impression on the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, ranking 6th out of 40 countries and territories in the AI Index released by the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN) in July 2025.

Lang Son achieves UNESCO Global Geopark recognition

Lang Son achieves UNESCO Global Geopark recognition
Lang Son Geopark has just been honoured with the UNESCO Certificate recognising it as a UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a significant milestone in the journey to preserve and promote the natural and cultural values of the northern province of Lang Son.

Progress on 1-million-unit social housing scheme

Progress on 1-million-unit social housing scheme
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 2 chaired a conference to implement the National Assembly's Resolution 201/2025/QH15 on piloting special mechanisms for social housing development and review progress in the first five months of 2025.

Cultural tourism as a full-fledged industry

Cultural tourism as a full-fledged industry
With its abundant cultural and heritage resources, Vietnam has the opportunity to transform cultural tourism into a high-value economic industry. However, the challenge lies in converting existing advantages into globally competitive products and services.

Vietnam emerges as rising hub in Asia’s luxury wedding tourism

Vietnam emerges as rising hub in Asia’s luxury wedding tourism
With its diverse natural landscapes, premium resort services, and the rising number of international billionaire celebrations, Vietnam is cementing its position as a luxurious and desirable venue for events of the global elite.

Fusion Hotel Group kicks off summer campaign to celebrate Fusionlife’s first anniversary

Fusion Hotel Group kicks off summer campaign to celebrate Fusionlife’s first anniversary
Fusion Hotel Group is launching an exciting new campaign starting July 1, offering exclusive perks to loyalty members.

Hai Phong’s fishing village named community-based tourism site

Hai Phong’s fishing village named community-based tourism site
Viet Hai village in the Cat Hai special zone, the northern province of Hai Phong was announced on August 14 as a community-based tourism site under a decision by the municipal People’s Committee on June 19.

Muong Thanh Golf Club marks five years with flagship golf tournament

Muong Thanh Golf Club marks five years with flagship golf tournament
Muong Thanh Golf Club will hold its annual tournament on October 4 in Nghe An.

TCP Vietnam opens new youth sports yard in Danang

TCP Vietnam opens new youth sports yard in Danang
TCP Vietnam has unveiled a new youth sports yard in Danang as part of a nationwide initiative.

'Run For The Heart' to return to Ho Chi Minh City this September

'Run For The Heart' to return to Ho Chi Minh City this September
Gamuda Land Vietnam will host Run For The Heart 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28.

LION Championship 25 to feature title showdowns in Khanh Hoa

LION Championship 25 to feature title showdowns in Khanh Hoa
LION Championship 25 will take place at Cam Ranh Square in south-central Khanh Hoa province, at 20:00 on August 16.

Vietnam considers establishment of Central Centre for Disease Control

Vietnam considers establishment of Central Centre for Disease Control
Vietnam is working on a plan to establish a Central Centre for Disease Control to increase the efficiency of preventive health.

PVcomBank donates 10 electric vehicles to support Hue Central Hospital

PVcomBank donates 10 electric vehicles to support Hue Central Hospital
PVcomBank handed over 10 electric vehicles to Hue Central Hospital to support its daily operations on September 19.

Supporting students in mountainous areas: from heart to heart

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.

Binh Minh Plastics and SCG bring clean water and warm Mid-Autumn Festival to Dong Nai

Binh Minh Plastics and SCG bring clean water and warm Mid-Autumn Festival to Dong Nai
Binh Minh Plastics JSC, in collaboration with SCG and other partners, has launched the annual series “Loving water, loving the future” in Dong Nai province

Vietnam attends first World Nuclear Week Forum in Russia

Vietnam attends first World Nuclear Week Forum in Russia
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy is taking part in the first World Nuclear Week Forum in Russia.

Vietnam attends 69th session of IAEA General Conference

Vietnam attends 69th session of IAEA General Conference
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh led the Vietnamese delegation to the 69th Session of the General Conference of the IAEA.

ADB, WB pledge over 12 billion USD for ASEAN power grid, renewable energy projects

ADB, WB pledge over 12 billion USD for ASEAN power grid, renewable energy projects
The APGF is designed to provide financial backing for the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), a flagship initiative under the upcoming ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2026–2030. The APG aims to interconnect national grids to improve energy security, diversify supply sources, optimise resource use, and foster cross-border electricity trade in the region.

Lowy Institute proposes AI-based tobacco control solutions for ASEAN

Lowy Institute proposes AI-based tobacco control solutions for ASEAN
Australia’s Lowy Institute has highlighted the importance of harmonising digital infrastructure among member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to enable effective deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in tobacco control across a region which is home to 120 million smokers.