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Vietnam Investment Review
Artificial intelligence training policy must be clear
In June 2025, a California federal court held that Anthropic’s use of millions of pirated copies of books to train its large language models was “transformative, spectacularly so”, a ruling that briefly steadied the AI industry.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Real estate gets a grip on turbulence
Development scenarios likely to shape the real estate market through to 2030 have been among the key themes discussed by developers and experts in Ho Chi Minh City, as the sector seeks to navigate the current period of volatility.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Enterprises urged to turn risk into competitive advantage
There are added risks in terms of trade documentation, customs valuation, and other import adjustments
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Competitiveness a big factor in investment decisions
Vietnam's merger and acquisition market continues to show resilience amidst global geopolitical uncertainty.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Green finance meets implementing issues
Rising demand for green financing is exposing a widening gap between capital availability and businesses' capacity to absorb as well as deploy it effectively.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Thrust felt in Vietnamese IPO strategies
Businesses are pressing ahead with plans for local listings, signalling strong momentum in Vietnam’s initial public offering activity this year.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Corporate bonds take on sharper focus
Vietnam's growing demand for long-term capital is bringing renewed attention to the role of the corporate bond market, with policymakers and market participants seeking to rebalance the country's financial structure.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
The impact of blockades on agricultural exporting
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are creating systemic shocks to global trade flows, posing multilayered challenges for Vietnam's export-oriented agricultural sector, from rising costs to shifting market dynamics.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Exchange rate tension mounts amid dollar surge
The exchange rate has climbed back to near year-to-date highs, and while global risk-off sentiment may continue to weigh on the VND in the short term in line with regional trends, further downside appears limited.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Multi-step strategy gives light to AI policy
Vietnam is building a domestic AI and high-tech ecosystem through strategic policies, enterprise innovation, and advanced digital and semiconductor infrastructure.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
VITM 2026 PROMOTES DIGITAL AND GREEN TOURISM
A major tourism event is helping to promote sustainable development alongside environmental protection and the application of digital technology to enhance competitiveness.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Suitable battery storage can mitigate grid congestion
As Vietnam accelerates its energy transition, battery energy storage is emerging as a critical piece of the puzzle, Lu Jian, deputy general manager at Windey Innovolts, talked with VIR’s Nguyen Huong the company's perspective on market prospects, tech differentiation, and the evolving role of storage in supporting renewables integration.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Carbon plan adds burden on aviation
Although complying with a carbon offsetting initiative will place a financial burden on airlines in Vietnam, forcing them to spend tens of millions of US dollars annually, the move is deemed an environmentally responsible one.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Global trade could be entering fundamental reorientation
Defying pessimistic forecasts and a sharp escalation in tariffs, global trade is undergoing a profound geopolitical realignment, with AI emerging as its most powerful engine of growth.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
The prospects ahead for Vietnam's IPO landscape
Vietnam's initial public offering (IPO) market is entering a new phase of development, marked by a combination of policy reform, corporate restructuring, and improving investor sentiment.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
SPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE CLEARING MORE HURDLES
Sport in Vietnam is moving beyond entertain- ment into a multi-layered economic ecosys- tem, spanning media rights, lifestyle brands, international events, and digital engagement.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Containing challenges to provide foundation to attain growth goals
“The most pressing challenges now are preventing economic crisis and averting conflict.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Strategic deals struck for added foothold
Deals are helping to combine strengths in branding, distribution, innovation, and much more
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
A new development milestone for Gia Lai
The south-central province of Gia Lai has become a magnet for investors, with a large-scale promotion event organised as one of authorities’ efforts to woo more funding following its incorporation of Binh Dinh province last year.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnam prepares for a new urban development chapter
Successful urbanisation requires building a coherent system
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Rooftop solar spark to aid energy security
Vietnam is stepping up power-saving measures and rooftop solar deployment, aiming for adoption across public offices and households as electricity demand surges earlier and faster than expected.
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April 06, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Bond market remains in a modest shape
Upgrading the sovereign credit rating, developing a bond guarantee fund, and enhancing bond valuation services are pivotal solutions to unlock the corporate bond market and mobilise long-term capital for growth.
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March 30, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Vinh Long kicks ahead with marine-energy approach
The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long is accelerating a pivot towards a centre of marine economy and renewable energy production.
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March 30, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Australian groups eye agri-based innovation
Increasing collaboration between Australia and Vietnam in technology transfer, innovation and investment paves the way to promote the development of the green and digital agricultural industry.
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March 30, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Safe operations ensured during energy transition
Vietnam's central region is increasingly emerging as a critical balancing hub within the national power system.
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March 30, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
When finance serves society: MUFG drives smart agriculture in Vietnam
As climate change, food security, and digital transformation increasingly converge, addressing today's most complex challenges requires more than isolated solutions.
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March 30, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Defined allocations set out for ODA and foreign loans
The Vietnamese government has set out priorities for using utilising official development assistance and concessional foreign loans.
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March 30, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Developing suitable talent for greener financial ambitions
Vietnam's ambition to develop international financial centres is sharpening the focus on talent capable of navigating sustainable finance and evolving standards.
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March 30, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Long-term Euro green financing aims to bridge gap
European green investment is taking centre stage in Vietnam, unlocking opportunities for the country to strengthen climate resilience and net-zero goals.
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March 30, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Upgrade reforms reshaping the outlook for foreign capital
Despite recent net foreign outflows, Vietnam’s stock market boasts expectations of a recovery in foreign capital, supported by an upgrade progress and a stable macroeconomic backdrop.
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