From easy money to selective bets: investment prospects for Vietnam in 2026
After a year of broad-based asset rallies, 2026 is set to test investors with rising interest rates, shifting growth drivers, and the need for more selective, risk-aware investment strategies.
Solid finish for manufacturing after volatile year
The Vietnamese manufacturing sector ended a turbulent year on a positive note, with output and new orders rising solidly again and business confidence hitting a 21-month-high.
Meiko strengthens Vietnam operations with new PCB plants
A major Japanese electronics supplier is stepping up its Vietnam footprint, underscoring the country’s growing role in advanced electronics manufacturing tied to global tech supply chains.
Stock market starts 2026 with growth and governance in focus
Vietnam’s stock market began its first trading session of 2026 on a confident note, with policymakers underscoring its role as a key pillar for rapid yet sustainable economic growth in the next phase of national development.
Ho Chi Minh City backs $2 billion AI data centre with dedicated task force
Ho Chi Minh Cityis stepping up efforts to position itself as a regional AI and data centre hub, pledging strong institutional support for a flagship foreign-invested project worth nearly $2 billion.
PM sets January deadline for high-speed rail consultant
The government is accelerating preparations for the North–South high-speed railway, with a tighter timeline set for key technical groundwork and institutional readiness.
Cake by VPBank posts strong gains in scale and efficiency leveraging AI focus
After breaking into the global top tier of digital banking, Cake by VPBank has continued to scale rapidly, underscoring the commercial viability of Vietnam’s fintech model.
New decree spurs on PPP implementation
As public-private partnerships (PPP) play an increasingly vital role in national infrastructure development, removing financial bottlenecks has become a priority to unlock resources.
Banks step up listing plans in 2026 to strengthen capital and transparency
Vietnam's stock market is poised for a notable shift in 2026 as several banks plan to move from UPCoM to HSX, signalling stronger financial capacity, higher transparency standards, and wider access to capital.
Ho Chi Minh City projects $10.5 billion remittance inflows in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City's total remittance inflow is estimated to reach $10.5 billion this year, a 10.5 per cent rise against 2024, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
New decree sharpens enforcement in securities market
As the securities market continues to evolve, regulators have moved to tighten enforcement and simplify procedures through amendments to key sanctioning decrees.
Corporate Excellence Award affirms VIB’s leadership in sustainable retail banking
VIB has been honoured with the Corporate Excellence Award 2025, recognising its long-term strategy, strong governance, and customer-centric retail banking model amid Vietnam's evolving financial landscape.
Gold market reform advances as SBV receives applications for bullion production
Nine banks and enterprises have filed applications for gold bullion production licences with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) following new regulatory amendments, as authorities cautiously move to reshape the domestic gold market amid soaring prices and global uncertainties.
T&T Group brings Savan 1 Wind Power Plant online in Laos
T&T Group has put its Savan 1 Wind Power Plant into operation in Laos, contributing to realising the goal of increasing imports from Vietnam's eastern neighbour.
Global alliance develops $1 billion AI data centre network in Vietnam
Create Capital Vietnam JSC, Haimaker.ai, and other global investors have announced a joint venture to develop a $1 billion network of sovereign AI data centres.
