Vietnam’s socio-economic development in H1 2022

The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating on unsecured debt, which remains at BB+. The upgrade followed Fitch’s review under its revised Sovereign Rating Criteria issued in last September, said the Ministry of Finance.

Thai conglomerate Berli Jucker (BJC) plans to spend $723 million acquiring wholesale retailer MM Mega Market Vietnam through an indirect transaction.

Finance professionals are entering 2026 with a cautious outlook as global economic momentum shows signs of easing, according to the latest Global Economic Conditions Survey conducted jointly by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

Nghe An People's Committee in mid-January issued a set of scoring criteria to serve as the basis for selecting investors for the $2.23 billion Quynh Lap liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant.

Korea Development Bank (KDB) on January 20 announced that it has obtained final approval from Vietnam’s central bank to open a branch in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s integration into global supply chains is entering a new phase, where manufacturing capacity must be matched by on-the-ground inspection and verifiable quality governance to sustain sourcing relationships.

Hue is a land with more than seven centuries of history and development, and the only locality nationwide to possess eight cultural heritages recognised by UNESCO. Hue’s heritage space encompasses a rich system of royal architecture, traditional festivals, court arts, music and cuisine, together with the refined, compassionate lifestyle of its people.

VPBank has expanded its supply chain financing activities in the automotive sector through a new partnership with Suzuki’s official distributor in Vietnam.