Infographic: Fifty years of relations, Vietnam and Italy lift strategic partnership to new heights

With its SmartDepo suite of intelligent savings solutions, Vietnam International Bank (VIB) is introducing a new approach to managing idle cash flows.

A major port investment has been approved as part of efforts to strengthen Vietnam’s logistics and maritime infrastructure.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector has emerged from the challenging conditions of 2025 with renewed momentum. Industrial output and new orders have rebounded, while business confidence has improved noticeably over the past year.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector maintained solid momentum at the start of 2026, supported by expanding output, rising employment and stronger purchasing activity.

Today’s global environment is marked by heightened uncertainty, driven by macroeconomic volatility, record-high US dollar and gold prices, escalating geopolitical tensions, and unpredictable trade policy signals. For investors, uncertainty is more challenging than a downturn, as unclear market direction often leads them to delay decisions.

After a prolonged period of adjustment and restructuring, Vietnam’s insurance market is turning a corner. As the industry enters a new development cycle, 2026 is shaping up to be more than a growth milestone; it marks a defining moment for insurers to rethink their role, shifting from product-led providers to long-term partners that help build resilience for businesses, individuals, and the wider Vietnamese economy.

Taking advantage of high-quality foreign investment in collaboration with the improvement of the private sector is a key lever enabling Vietnam to achieve high GDP growth. Dr. Phan Huu Thang, former director general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the then-Ministry of Planning and Investment, looks at the necessary development focus moving forward.

Vietnam’s ambition to build an international financial centre is gaining traction. British Counsul General in Ho Chi Minh City Alexandra Smith told VIR’s Nguyen Huong why the United Kingdom is a key partner in shaping a future-ready financial hub.