Fintech-bank collaborations facilitate Vietnamese goals
Vietnam is in a bright spot to utilise partnerships between fintech groups and lenders for its green ambitions. Fintech expert Rahn Wood looks at the tie-ups already taking place and what more could be around the corner.
UK–Vietnam partnership advances BIM centre for railway development
Cooperation with the UK is set to advance the use of digital construction technologies in Vietnam’s rail sector, with a new initiative focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM).
State-owned stocks rally as reform expectations lift market sentiment
Vietnam’s stock market is witnessing a sharp rally in state-owned enterprise shares, as investors anticipate a new reform-driven cycle following Resolution 79 and a shift in capital allocation dynamics.
Fitch upgrades Vietnam's long-term senior secured debt instruments
Fitch Ratings has revised its assessment of Vietnam’s sovereign debt, reflecting updates to its rating methodology and recovery assumptions.
Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-
The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating on unsecured debt, which remains at BB+. The upgrade followed Fitch’s review under its revised Sovereign Rating Criteria issued in last ...
BJC to spend $723 million acquiring MM Mega Market Vietnam
Thai conglomerate Berli Jucker (BJC) plans to spend $723 million acquiring wholesale retailer MM Mega Market Vietnam through an indirect transaction.
Accountants enter 2026 downbeat on global economic prospects
Finance professionals are entering 2026 with a cautious outlook as global economic momentum shows signs of easing, according to the latest Global Economic Conditions Survey conducted jointly by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
Nghe An issues criteria for Quynh Lap LNG plant selection
Nghe An People's Committee in mid-January issued a set of scoring criteria to serve as the basis for selecting investors for the $2.23 billion Quynh Lap liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant.
Korea Development Bank gains approval to open Vietnam branch
Korea Development Bank (KDB) on January 20 announced that it has obtained final approval from Vietnam’s central bank to open a branch in Hanoi.
Vietnam as a manufacturing hub: why on-the-ground inspection matters
Vietnam’s integration into global supply chains is entering a new phase, where manufacturing capacity must be matched by on-the-ground inspection and verifiable quality governance to sustain sourcing relationships.
14th National Party Congress: Building Hue into distinctive international cultural, tourism hub
Hue is a land with more than seven centuries of history and development, and the only locality nationwide to possess eight cultural heritages recognised by UNESCO. Hue’s heritage space encompasses a rich system of royal architecture, traditional festivals, court arts, music and cuisine, together with ...
VPBank strengthens auto supply chain finance with Suzuki partnership
VPBank has expanded its supply chain financing activities in the automotive sector through a new partnership with Suzuki’s official distributor in Vietnam.
British rail businesses strengthen cooperation in Vietnam
On January 19-23, the British Embassy in Hanoi and the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, through the Green Cities, Infrastructure, and Energy Programme, is organising the UK Rail Mission to Vietnam.
Vietnamese businesses step up plans for cybersecurity centres
More than 80 per cent of Vietnamese businesses are considering setting up security operations centres (SOCs) to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities, according to a recent survey by Kaspersky.
Retail stocks poised for growth as consumption recovery and policy tailwinds align
Retail stocks are drawing growing investor interest as recovering consumer demand, supportive tax policies and improving income prospects underpin expectations of strong earnings growth and rising valuations.

