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.
EVN and AFD sign credit agreement for Vietnam’s first pumped storage hydropower plant
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a credit facility agreement worth €76 million ($89.5 million) for the Bac Ai Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant on December 26.
Techcombank Priority Visa Signature unlocks a higher standard of living
Techcombank announced the new-look Techcombank Priority Visa Signature credit card on November 24, 2025.
Standing out in the Chinese outbound investment wave
As shifting trade regimes and supply chain realignments accelerate Chinese companies’ push to go global, Southeast Asia has emerged as the region’s foremost investment destination. In an interview with VIR’s Hazy Tran, Angela Yang, partner at PwC Vietnam, revealed how Chinese enterprises plan overseas expansion ...
Bright spots obvious in foreign investment mission
Vietnam has entered a distinctly different phase in its foreign direct investment (FDI) narrative. This year was not merely a period of post-pandemic recovery; it marked a structural shift from quantity-driven attraction to quality-led investment.
Ho Chi Minh City hits $8.37 billion in FDI
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City has surged after the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, with foreign inflows reaching $8.37 billion this year.
Vietnam and UK cooperation backs finance talent for IFCs
Vietnam’s ambition to develop international financial centres is entering a decisive phase, with policymakers and international partners turning their attention from infrastructure to the quality of finance and accounting talent needed to meet global expectations.
VIB named Best Customer Satisfaction Bank in Vietnam 2025
Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has received new recognition for customer satisfaction, reflecting its continued focus on customer experience.
Global partnerships key to Vietnam’s IFC development
As ASEAN attracts growing global capital, the race to develop credible international financial centres is intensifying, with Vietnam’s ambitions – supported by policy reform and international partnerships – drawing particular attention. Ren Varma, ACCA’s regional head for Mainland Southeast Asia, highlights the country’s strengths and ...
Vingroup pulls out of bid to invest in North-South high-speed railway
Vingroup has pulled out of its bid to build the North-South high-speed railway, allowing the group to focus its resources on other key infrastructure projects.
Tax sector wraps up 2025 and sets priorities for next year
The tax authorities closed 2025 with record revenue collections and digital adoption while outlining key priorities for 2026, including expanding the tax base, preventing revenue losses, and improving taxpayer services.
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.
