ACB proposes $20 million non-life insurance subsidiary
Southern lender ACB has unveiled a formal proposal to establish a non-life insurance subsidiary as part of a strategic pivot to evolve into a comprehensive financial services provider by 2030.
New regulations create more transparent corporate bond market
A new draft decree on corporate bonds seeks to enhance transparency, tighten accountability, and strengthen oversight to rebuild investor confidence, and support capital market development.
Visa launches contactless payment system across Hanoi metro network
A fully interoperable open-loop payment system has been launched across Hanoi's metro network, enabling Visa cardholders to tap and go on all metro lines in Vietnam.
Russia to build 2,400 MW nuclear plant in Vietnam under new deal
An intergovernmental agreement on cooperation to build the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant in Vietnam has been signed during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Moscow.
Corporate bond market shifts towards public issuance, transparency
The corporate bond market is undergoing a fundamental structural transformation, characterised by a shift towards public offerings and enhanced credit transparency as recent regulatory reforms take effect.
Vietnam launches project to boost RCEP utilisation
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, in partnership with the Regional Trade for Development initiative, on March 23 launched a project to boost utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Middle East turmoil raises risks for Vietnam's insurance sector
The ongoing Middle East crisis is driving up insurance premiums and tightening reinsurance terms globally, with indirect effects posing growing risks to Vietnam’s insurance sector amid economic uncertainty.
APM Terminals takes 49 per cent stake in Hateco terminal
APM Terminals has become a minority shareholder and operating partner at the Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal, joining Hateco Group after three years of development partnership.
HAGL unveils 20,000-hectare regional coffee expansion plan
Hoang Anh Gia Lai has unveiled a regional strategy to establish coffee plantations across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia by 2028.
Vietnam eyes investment and talent development with world-class aerospace leader
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has urged a global aerospace and high-tech group to expand cooperation, alongside supporting a plan to train 50,000 semiconductor engineers and drive innovation.
FTSE upgrade signals new era for Vietnam's equity market
Vietnam's stock market is approaching a pivotal shift from a retail-driven arena to a more institutionalised landscape, industry leaders said during a recent Bloomberg-hosted webinar.
Silver bullion could follow gold onto MXV trading floor
Silver bullion could be listed on the Vietnam Mercantile Exchange as authorities move to standardise trading and establish a transparent pricing mechanism.
Government approves plan for Nam Du–U Minh gas fields
A development plan for the Nam Du and U Minh gas discoveries offshore Vietnam has been approved by the government, advancing efforts to commercialise the project.
Banks expand financial ecosystems to unlock new growth drivers
Banks are expanding into insurance, securities, digital assets and fund management to drive growth, but stronger risk governance will be crucial to ensure system stability.
Vietnam-US forum advances strategic technology collaboration
A high-level innovation and investment forum in California has strengthened Vietnam's push to become a key node in global technology supply chains.
Ho Chi Minh City targets four semiconductor projects this year
Ho Chi Minh City will focus on attracting at least four high-added-value foreign investment projects in the semiconductor industry, with a focus on cooperation with AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm.
V-Green commits $400 million to nationwide ultra-fast EV charging network
On March 18, V-Green Global Charging Station Development JSC announced a $400 million investment to deploy 99 ultra-fast charging hubs along highways nationwide this year.
Visa and Trip launch global virtual travel card programme
Visa and Trip.com entered into a new global agreement designed to make booking and paying for travel more seamless for consumers and partners worldwide on March 17.
MarketVector Vietnam Local Index adds three new stocks
The MarketVector Vietnam Local Index has included Masan Consumer, VPS Securities, and VPBank Securities in its latest quarterly review.
SmartSolar brings total funding to $3.15 million with European financing
On March 17, Vietnam-based rooftop solar startup SmartSolar closes a debt financing round, bringing total funding to $3.15 million in combined equity and debt as it scales financing for small and medium-sized businesses struggling with rising electricity costs.
VIB targets $444 million profit and completion of Basel III approach
Vietnam International Commercial Joint Stock Bank announced its 2026 AGM materials, setting a profit target of $444.2 million, proposing a dividend of nearly 19 per cent, and completing Basel III under the standardised approach.
ODA prioritises high-impact transformative projects
Prioritising the allocation of official development assistance and concessional foreign loans to key projects with strong spillover effects is central to mobilising, managing and utilising concessional financing for 2026-2030.
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