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Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnam's accelerated pathway to a low-carbon aviation future
Vietnam’s aviation industry is on a pathway to a low-carbon landscape. Francesca Nardini, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, writes about how to turn the country’s commitment into action in this industry.
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May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Bank-backed insurers gaining ground in non-life
Vietnamese banks are accelerating plans to establish and expand insurance subsidiaries, signalling a broader shift from distribution partnerships towards direct participation in the insurance market.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Guarantees sought to secure developments in LNG power
Vietnam’s liquefied natural gas development is facing financing pressure as investors seek stronger electricity output guarantees to secure long-term funding for key projects.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnam leaning to nuclear solutions
Vietnam is weighing small modular reactors as a strategic answer to soaring electricity demand and decarbonisation goals, but high costs and limited capacity remain formidable hurdles.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Hospitality gains new shine
The Selavia project is a resort urban model developed by TTC Phu Quoc with a distinctive orientation in South Phu Quoc Island
5 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Croatian visit reaffirms desire to utilise its strengths
Vietnam and Croatia are set to craft new trade and investment ties, leveraged by already-established EU agreements.
2 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Resources to be mobilised for long-term airport plan
While Vietnam’s potential adjustments to airport planning are viewed as a driver for more private investment inflows, more enabling factors are in need to increase both feasibility and efficiency.
2 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Admin procedure crackdown ramps up to assist businesses
Deadlines for removing unnecessary admin procedures and business conditions have been set, forcing ministries and localities to provide more assistance to both enterprises and investors.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Local know-how a must to entice FIEs
Vietnam’s challenge in attracting global manufacturers is ensuring domestic enterprises become capable and trusted partners within multinational supply chains.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Investing in ASEAN gains modern slant
Vietnam will be a big beneficiary from ASEAN’s investment and trade frameworks, set to be completed this year.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Pharmaceutical stocks now back on track in Vietnam
After a prolonged period of cautious trading and market volatility, pharmaceutical stocks in Vietnam are getting back on track driven by growing investors’ interest, with cash flow starting to diverge.
4 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Quality projects enlist green channel policies
Some localities have begun shortening time for approving investment projects, creating momentum to attract high-quality foreign investment in electronics and semiconductors.
2 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnam targets IFRS alignment for reform
Vietnam is moving to put global financial reporting norms at the centre of its capital market upgrade, betting that higher transparency and global standards can unlock foreign capital and sustain its newly upgraded status.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Legal tools completed for carbon trading
Some legal instruments relating to supervision and pricing of carbon credit trading have been completed, marking a closer step to taking the trading exchange into pilot operation from late 2026.
2 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Crucial aspects of carbon exchange pilot operation
Solutions must be prepared for Vietnam to ensure legal and regulatory certainty, technical infrastructure, system interoperability, and sustained capacity building for the operation of the pilot phase of its carbon trading exchange.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Nghe An hails outstanding foreign investment attraction
The central province of Nghe An is emerging as a bright spot on the national investment attraction map, rising to second place in funding attraction in 2026 so far.
3 min |
May 18, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Investment maintains high-tech alignment
Foreign investment into Vietnam continues to pick up pace, mostly targeting high tech and more modern sectors.
3 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
New economic era hinges on higher quality
The Vietnamese government is pushing forward the development of sturdy supporting industries to lure in more high-quality foreign direct investment and turn the country into an industrialised nation.
3 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam now more selective
Investors faced a mixed dealmaking landscape in Vietnam during the first quarter.
3 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Groups urged to focus on expansion quality
Many private enterprises continue to face severe funding shortages, despite strong investment demand
2 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Nation seeks effective public funding course
A large public investment capital volume towards 2030 has been set, with project numbers to be slashed to ensure disbursement effectiveness.
5 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Canadian businesses have much to offer in Vietnam
Canadian companies and investors are well-positioned to tap into Vietnam's growing market while contributing expertise to support the country's next phase of economic development.
2 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Policy and financial blips limit rooftop solar market
Low surplus electricity prices, inconsistent policy incentives, and cumbersome administrative procedures are continuing to hold back Vietnam's rooftop solar market, despite strong growth prospects.
3 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Search moves on for wave of AI talent
Businesses are accelerating AI workforce training in Vietnam to contend with the intensifying race for skilled talent.
3 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Amazon empowering sellers to scale globally
Vietnamese enterprises are entering a critical window of opportunity as cross-border e-commerce continues to reshape global trade dynamics. With the global e-commerce market projected to approach $9 trillion by 2030, digital exports are increasingly becoming a strategic lever for Vietnam's long-term export growth.
4 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Integrated ventures best for nation's urban transformation
All-in-one models with synchronised amenities reflect a growing trend of mega townships
5 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Solid plans enhance resilience to global disruptions
Sector-wise, export-oriented manufacturing is most vulnerable.
2 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Authorities seek further reductions to lending rates
Vietnamese authorities are stepping up efforts to lower lending rates and support business activity, while maintaining stability in liquidity and the foreign exchange market.
3 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
India, Sri Lanka keen on Vietnam relations
The leaders also agreed to encourage greater two-way investments to further strengthen economic ties, especially in the fields of high technology, transport, manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, smart agriculture, electric vehicles, IT, healthcare, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism, among others.
3 min |
May 11, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
The test of IP enforcement credibility
Vietnam's designation as a priority foreign country (PFC) in the United States Trade Representative Office's 2026 Special 301 Report has brought renewed attention to intellectual property (IP) enforcement within the broader trade and investment relationship between Vietnam and the United States.
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