Law on Investment takes effect
The amended Law on Investment takes effect from March 1, aimed at reducing conditional business lines, shifting towards post-audit management, and enhancing business autonomy.
VinFast invests nearly $500 million in its EV plant in Ha Tinh
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
Ho Chi Minh City attracts nearly $980 million in FDI in early 2026
Ho Chi Minh City attracted nearly $980 million in overseas funding during the first two months of 2026, up 28.4 per cent on-year.
Capital markets as pillar for Vietnam’s double-digit growth
As global capital becomes increasingly selective, issues such as market depth, liquidity, and governance standards are under closer watch from international investors. Khoi Vu, lead ASEAN equity strategist at J.P. Morgan, shared his assessment with VIR’s Khanh Linh on the conditions required for Vietnam’s capital ...
F&N eyes Chuong Duong Beverage factory acquisition
Fraser and Neave, Limited, part of the Thai Beverage group, has offered VND98 billion ($3.76 million) to acquire Chuong Duong Beverage’s Nhon Trach 3 soft drink factory.
Haiphong gains new growth impetus from strategic planning and integrated infrastructure
Backed by a pilot Free Trade Zone and synchronised multi-modal infrastructure, Haiphong is positioning itself as a regional logistics and industrial hub within global supply chains.
Kurz Vietnam expands Gia Lai factory
On February 26, Kurz Vietnam Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Germany’s Kurz Group, broke ground on Phase 2 of its manufacturing plant at Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh Industrial Park, Gia Lai province.
Banks roll out God of Wealth Day promotions
Banks are launching sweeping promotions for God of Wealth Day 2026, blending tradition with competitive interest rates, gold rewards and high-value prizes to attract early-year deposits and bolster spending.
SK Innovation-led consortium wins $2.3 billion LNG project in Nghe An
A consortium led by South Korean energy giant SK Innovation has been appointed to develop the Quynh Lap Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Power Project in Nghe An province, securing one of Vietnam's largest foreign-invested energy ventures to date.
South Korean VC completes buyout of Chicken Plus Vietnam
The Ventures, a South Korean venture capital (VC) firm, has completed a buyout of Chicken Plus Vietnam, securing majority control through a dedicated overseas project fund.
THACO opens $70 million manufacturing complex in Danang
Truong Hai Auto Corporation has inaugurated three new factories in Danang with a total investment of $70 million, expanding its presence in the mechanics and supporting industries sector.
Private capital funds as cornerstone of IFC plans
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 ...
Priorities for building credibility and momentum within Vietnamese IFCs
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
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. The country is building its IFC around key strategic priorities: deploying capital to the real economy, serving as a platform ...
All global experiences useful for Vietnam’s international financial hub
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 ...

