Vietnam’s trade surplus to EU surges by nearly 40% in H1

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 announced the new-look Techcombank Priority Visa Signature credit card on November 24, 2025.

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 within the next few years.

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.

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’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.

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has received new recognition for customer satisfaction, reflecting its continued focus on customer experience.

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 key priorities for success.