E-vehicle infrastructure financing for high growth
February 20, 2026 | 15:09
The next phase of high growth is opening a window to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide as a bankable asset class, provided financing and market frameworks evolve in step with rising demand.
Myriad risks ahead, but ones Vietnam can confront
February 20, 2026 | 15:02
Vietnam enters 2026 from a position of strength and is currently one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia. This strong recent performance reflects not only a rebound from recent shocks, but also deeper structural changes in how the economy is evolving.
Economic factors and themes to be mindful of
February 20, 2026 | 14:55
The medium term is expected to be shaped by diverging central bank policies, rising geopolitical risks, and shifting capital flows.
Danang positioned as crucial economic hub for Central Vietnam
February 20, 2026 | 14:42
A new development space combined with an international financial hub and free trade zone, supported by special mechanisms, is expected to become a powerful launchpad shaping the central city of Danang into a future megacity.
Private capital funds as cornerstone of IFC plans
February 20, 2026 | 14:38
As Vietnam accelerates its ambition to establish an international financial centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, the national discourse has understandably focused on the “hardware” of development: regulatory sandboxes, infrastructure connectivity, and tax incentives. These are the necessary foundations of any financial hub.
Priorities for building credibility and momentum within Vietnamese IFCs
February 20, 2026 | 14:29
In practice, sequencing and prioritisation are fundamental to the successful development of an international financial centre (IFC).
How Hong Kong can bridge critical financial centre gaps
February 20, 2026 | 14:22
Vietnam has launched an ambitious plan to establish an international financial centre (IFC) that charts its own distinct path rather than replicating existing regional hubs.
All global experiences useful for Vietnam’s international financial hub
February 20, 2026 | 14:16
Vietnam’s strategic choices for its international financial centre will define its long-term standing in the global financial community. Speaking with VIR’s Bich Ngoc, Jochen Biedermann, managing director of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres, shared his views on the critical benchmarks for assessing whether Vietnam’s plans are on the correct trajectory.
Raised ties reaffirm strategic trust
February 20, 2026 | 14:06
William Lawrenson, British deputy consul general, and Ly Hoang Vu, trade manager for Financial and Professional Services at the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, write about golden opportunities for Vietnam’s financial market and internationa
Vietnam making the leap into AI and semiconductors
February 20, 2026 | 09:37
Vietnam is increasingly focusing on AI and semiconductor-related activities as part of a broader recalibration of its industrial development model. Among European and international investors, this ambition is no longer seen as aspirational. It is increasingly seen as executable, underpinned by a clear national strategy and two decades of industrial upgrading.
Talent boost vital for semiconductor chip industry
February 20, 2026 | 09:27
Vietnam and Japan are deepening their relationship in developing personnel to support the former’s burgeoning semiconductor industry. Prof. Usagawa Tsuyoshi, of the Vietnam-Japan University under the Vietnam National University in Hanoi, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Thanh about the evolving partnership and what Vietnam must do to cultivate a world-class semiconductor workforce.
Funding must be activated for semiconductor success
February 20, 2026 | 09:20
Amid a profound restructuring of the global semiconductor supply chain, driven by geopolitics, intensifying technological competition, and rising resilience requirements, Vietnam is increasingly being mentioned as a potential new destination.
Resilience as new benchmark for smarter infrastructure
February 19, 2026 | 20:35
Global supply chains, energy systems, and climate patterns are shifting faster than ever, challenging businesses to rethink how they operate.
Bright prospects abound in European investment
February 19, 2026 | 20:27
Vietnam continues to position itself as a resilient and attractive destination for European businesses. Erick Contreras, vice chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the performance and key trends ahead for European business.
A golden time to shine within ASEAN
February 19, 2026 | 20:22
Today Vietnam is quickly becoming one of the world’s most exciting places to watch. Whether it’s the rise of high-tech manufacturing or the vibrant local startups, there is a sense of “anything is possible” in the air.
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