Education reforms aid dealmaking appeal
Investors continue to exhibit a growing appetite for dealmaking in Vietnam’s education sector in line with the government’s focus on education reforms.
Manufacturing deals bring stronger supply chains closer
Supply chain diversification is fuelling mergers and acquisitions in the manufacturing and industrial sector as companies look to acquire Vietnamese-based assets.
Vietnam to limit raw rare earth exports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) plans to submit a national strategy on rare earths to the government in 2026, laying the foundation for a closed manufacturing chain to limits exports of the raw material.
VIB honoured by JP Morgan with 2025 US Dollar Clearing Elite Quality Recognition Award
JP Morgan has presented VIB with the 2025 US Dollar Clearing Elite Quality Recognition Award, recognising the bank's 99.94 per cent automatic processing rate of international payment transactions.
Banks raise deposit rates as funding pressure builds
Many banks are lifting deposit rates as liquidity tightens, interbank rates surge, and the central bank increases open-market injections to stabilise funding conditions amid strong credit growth and rising capital demand.
Banks boost provisions as bad debt eases towards year-end
The banking system is reinforcing risk buffers as bad debt trends downwards and credit accelerates, signalling a more stable phase marked by stronger asset quality and improving profitability.
Phu Tho accelerates digital transformation to drive business growth
Phu Tho is stepping up digital transformation and industrial development, placing 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure at the centre of its strategy to support business growth.
Vietnam-Czech collaboration to expand in key areas
Vietnam and the Czech Republic are expanding their investment prospects. Miloš Vystrčil, President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, told VIR’s Kaitlyn Le that strategic partnerships between the two countries are set to unlock significant potential.
GG Industries to produce high-tech battery storage with Goldwind tech
GG Industries Company has partnered with Goldwind Group to develop high-tech battery energy storage capabilities in Vietnam.
Manufacturing growth holds steady despite storm disruptions
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in November, showing resilience despite recent storm-related disruptions.
Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Mutual Life
Manulife has agreed to sell its separate life insurance unit, MVI Life, to Japan’s Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Khoi Nguyen Investment partners with Ardingly College to establish the first British boarding school in Vietnam
On November 28, in West Sussex (The UK), Ardingly College International Limited (ACIL) – the commercial company representing Ardingly College UK – and Khoi Nguyen Investment (KNI) Group JSC officially signed a cooperation agreement to establish Ardingly College Vietnam in Lao Cai province.
Investor accounts surge as stock market breaks records
Vietnam’s stock market is breaking fundraising records as liquidity accelerates, the number of investor accounts soar, and major public listings reshape capital flows, reinforcing its growing role as a key medium- and long-term funding channel.
Standard Chartered flags global infrastructure financing gap
Benjamin Hung, president of International at Standard Chartered, examines the growing global infrastructure financing gap and why reshaping perceptions, policies, and capital flows is vital for sustainable growth and resilience in emerging markets.
Kimberly-Clark expands Vietnam operations
US-based Kimberly-Clark (KMB), the maker of the Huggies brand, is positioning Vietnam as a strategic manufacturing centre for the Southeast Asian market as the company accelerates its regional expansion plans.

