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Vietnam Investment Review
Digital banking levels up with investment drives
Vietnam’s fintech sector is showing increasingly positive signs as investors eye opportunities in AI-driven financial services and digital banking.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Reform revives state enterprise agenda
The government is stepping up state capital restructuring efforts amid growing pressure to deepen Vietnam’s capital markets and attract long-term investment flows.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnam committed to improving FDI environment
Foreign-invested enterprises are seeking specific actions to improve the business environment, especially by addressing inconsistencies in regulatory enforcement in localities.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Croatian ties ripe for turnover expansion
Vietnam and Croatia are seeking to double their trade via a new economic tool, with the former calling for more investment from the latter.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Smartphone landscape takes on latest upgrade
There is now more choice than ever in the smartphone market, in Vietnam and further afield
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Legal arrangements intensify for Vietnamese wind industry
Vietnam is accelerating efforts to establish a dedicated legal framework for offshore wind development, as policymakers seek to balance energy security, industrial competitiveness, and ambitious net-zero commitments amid intensifying regional competition for clean energy investment.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Flexibility crucial for Vietnam’s LNG goals
Vietnam is considering adjustments to electricity offtake rules for liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects under. Partner David Harrison and Counsel Hai Ha from Hogan Lovells explain why the proposed changes are intended to strengthen project bankability and support LNG development.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Ratings ruling dents ambitions for VIFC
Vietnam wants to become a global financial gateway, but credit rating requirements are keeping many international banks away, raising concerns the market could lack the depth and diversity needed to truly function internationally.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Commerce and services playing vital role in Vietnamese purchasing power
The Vietnamese economy’s purchasing power remains upbeat on the back of an expansion in commerce and service activities.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Long-standing India ties evolving in emerging sectors
The elevation of India—Vietnam relations to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) represents a major turning point in bilateral engagement and signals the beginning of a more ambitious phase of deeper strategic, economic, technological, and people-to-people cooperation.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Legal advances sought for new AI law
While legislation on AI is opening new opportunities for businesses and investors, legal advances are being sought to make it align with international practices.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Stellar FDI ascent gained for localities
Vietnam’s foreign investment landscape is witnessing a major reshuffle, as some emerging provinces rapidly climb the rankings thanks to billion-dollar projects and stronger infrastructure.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Infrastructure paves way for urban transformation
A new wave of large-scale infrastructure investment is opening up a fresh cycle of urban restructuring for Ho Chi Minh City and the broader southeastern region.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Upgrade opens doors, but long-term capital is key
Vietnam is trying to fund a multi-decade infrastructure transformation using a banking system that was primarily designed for short-term commercial lending. Over time, that model naturally hits limits.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Thailand and Vietnam embrace beneficial trade
Thai investments are expected to continue growing up and down Vietnam thanks to the country’s improved business climate, leveraged by both nations’ comprehensive strategic partnership to drive trade and investment ties.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
ASEAN framework to boost Vietnam-NZ trade ambitions
Vietnam will enjoy more advantages when expanding its trade and investment cooperation with New Zealand through trade deals via ASEAN.
4 min |
May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Banking institutions get liquidity lifeline
A new circular has effectively opened another capital valve into the economy by sustaining credit growth while still complying with prudential limits, but also underscored how heavily the financial system is leaning on the banking sector.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Global fireworks icons gather for international spectacular in Danang
Danang’s annual fireworks extravaganza will bring together many big names in the world of fireworks, from long-established European brands to highly successful Asian teams and representatives who have achieved high rankings in previous seasons.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Korean investors double-down on high-technology direction
Semiconductors, AI, and green growth are expected to become key investment priorities between Ho Chi Minh City and the South Korean business community in the coming period.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Halal economy can become competitive advantage
In recent years, the global economy has undergone a profound transformation, driven by shifting consumer values, rapid technological innovation, and evolving demographic trends.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Internet may need its biggest-ever overhaul
As quantum technology advances rapidly, governments and technology companies are preparing for a future where today’s internet security may no longer be enough.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Television market in AI-powered innovation battle
The Vietnamese television market is entering its most competitive landscape in decades, with rivals employing new AI-powered experiences to gain an advantage.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Tie-ups highlight logistics promise
Local and foreign companies are stepping up investments in Vietnam’s logistics and supply chain sector through new partnerships.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
A capital runway for the private sector
The transition from a bank-centric model to a more balanced capital market framework is becoming imperative to enable the private sector to scale in the era of digital transformation and the green transition.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Halal certification in need of improvement
The rapidly expanding Halal economy is opening new export opportunities for Vietnam, but also exposing weaknesses in certification systems, governance standards, and supply chain readiness.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
KPMG and Anthropic to redefine client services with artificial intelligence tie-up
All KPMG professionals around the world will gain access to Anthropic’s Claude Al solutions
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Mission for stronger standards is reshaping supply chains
As global supply chains evolve, low-cost manufacturing is giving way to transparency, traceability, and international standards. Dr. Jackson Woo, managing director of SGS Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Phuong Thu about how the standards race is reshaping global supply chains.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Corporate bond market seeks deeper, more balanced growth
Despite signs of improving issuance activity, Vietnam’s corporate bond market remains marked by structural imbalances, limited investor access, and weak secondary liquidity.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Industrial, earnings growth support market uptrend
Vietnam’s listed companies reported broad-based profit growth in the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger industrial activity, rising investment flows, and improving business conditions across multiple sectors.
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May 25, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Value the aim for Japan's capital moves
Japanese capital inflows into Vietnam are shifting toward more strategic and higher value-added sectors, marking a transition beyond the country’s traditional role as a manufacturing base.
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