DKSH to acquire Vietnamese healthcare distributor Biomedic
DKSH Technology has signed an agreement to acquire Biomedic, expanding its scientific solutions business in Vietnam and strengthening its life sciences and healthcare presence.
Central Retail refocuses Vietnam strategy with Nguyen Kim exit
Central Retail has fully divested from Nguyen Kim Electronics as it refocuses on its core food and property businesses in Vietnam.
Energy sector in need of blended finance mechanisms
As domestic resources are projected to cover only around half of the funding required to successfully implement Power Development Plan VIII through 2030, blended finance has emerged as a key solution, leveraging concessional capital from international development institutions as catalytic funding.
A tipping point for digital and hybrid wealth management in Vietnam
Vietnam is entering a wealth-accumulation phase similar to other Asian markets such as China, where hybrid wealth management has become essential, driving demand for platforms that are both transparent and accessible while still delivering deep professional expertise.
PM orders investment model for North–South high-speed rail
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Construction to finalise the investment model for the North–South high-speed railway by the end of January, signalling a push to move the project from planning to implementation.
$250 million deal targets women-owned SMEs, sustainable agriculture
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and BIDV have signed a $250 million syndicated finance package to support sustainable agriculture and expand access to finance for women-owned businesses.
LS Eco Energy to invest in Vietnam rare earth sector
LS Eco Energy is making a strategic push into Vietnam’s rare earth metal sector, aiming to secure new growth engines and strengthen its long-term business portfolio.
RongViet Securities wins sixth consecutive M&A advisory award
RongViet Securities has been named among the 'Outstanding M&A Advisory Firms' for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting its leadership in Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector.
Ha Tinh breaks ground on major Vingroup industrial and energy projects
Ha Tinh province has launched four major Vingroup-backed projects aimed at strengthening industrial capacity, expanding clean energy, and accelerating urban development.
Stock market posts resilient 2025 performance
Vietnam’s stock market closed 2025 on a strong footing, demonstrating resilience amid global volatility and reinforcing investor confidence in its long-term growth trajectory.
EVN launches major power infrastructure projects nationwide
Vietnam Electricity has launched and inaugurated major power infrastructure projects nationwide, strengthening the national energy system ahead of the 14th National Congress.
VAL inaugurates second production line to meet domestic animal feed demand
Vietnam Agribusiness Limited (VAL) inaugurated its second soybean crushing line at Phu My 1 Industrial Park, Phu My ward in Ho Chi Minh City on December 10, adding 4,000 tonnes of daily processing capacity.
Citi Vietnam receives 2025 AmCham CSR recognition
Citi Vietnam has been recognised for its commitment to responsible business practices at the 2025 American Chamber of Commerce Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards.
As global green supply chain reshapes, will Vietnam be left behind?
Green finance is reshaping how capital flows into construction worldwide, but it is also reshaping who gets to participate. As emissions standards tighten across leading markets, Vietnam's traditional cost-based advantages are giving way to a new competition defined by technology and low carbon performance.
Banks gear up for massive capital increases
Banks are entering an aggressive phase of capital expansion as lenders move to bolster financial strength, meet regulatory requirements, and fuel future growth.

