Infographic: Socio-economic performance in first ten months of 2021

Formal testing of digital asset trading under a controlled regulatory framework is set to begin in Vietnam, with the move intended to manage risks while integrating digital assets into the broader economy.

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem recorded a modest funding rebound in 2025, with investment activity increasingly concentrated in late-stage deals as early-stage funding continued to soften.

A new joint venture has been formed to accelerate the use of digital technologies in the container shipping industry, reflecting growing efforts to modernise logistics operations.

Banks are accelerating debt recovery and collateral liquidation efforts, helping stabilise non-performing loans and support profit growth amid narrowing net interest margins and improving credit conditions.

After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.

A new card-based platform has been launched to support trade payments between Vietnam and South Korea, as bilateral trade volumes continue to expand.

The partnership between Standard Chartered and Goertek demonstrates how environmental, social, and governance principles can be embedded into the fabric of everyday financial transactions. In an exclusive interview with VIR’s Vy Vy, Nguyen Thuy Hanh, CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam, and Eric Zhang, deputy general director and CFO of Goertek Vietnam, share why leadership is defined by the courage to act.

Along with high registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, disbursement also reported a peak of $27.62 billion, up 9 per cent on-year.