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Vietnam Investment Review
VIETNAM EMERGING AS A MODERN EXPERIENTIAL DESTINATION FOR THE WORLD
Vietnam's tourism industry is shifting away from its former role as a regional destination to rise on the global tourism map, its appeal increasingly strengthened by diverse experiences and access to international markets.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
More disciplined growth for real estate and construction
A cross Vietnam's real estate and construction markets, prices are expected to stabilise, with modest 5-8 per cent increases for well-located residential projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, especially around metro lines, ring roads, and upgraded urban infrastructure.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Capital hikes test lenders on Basel III
Rising banking capital signals urgent preparations to meet Basel III capital adequacy standards, while raising fresh concerns over dilution pressure and near-term stock price prospects.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
French ready to support Vietnam's modern transition
This April marked several important milestones in Vietnam, including the 53rd anniversary of France-Vietnam relations on April 12.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Path emerges for economic bonanza
In its initial phase, the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC) in Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on establishing market confidence, attracting strategic capital commitments, and building an institutional, technology, and market ecosystem.
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April 27, 2026
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Structural shifts to drive corporate bond growth
Vietnam is set to accelerate the rebuilding and deepening of its corporate bond market.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Companies must act quickly when facing disruption
Two months into the Hormuz crisis, 87 per cent of Vietnam-based supply chain professionals report disruption and only 13 per cent feel confidently prepared.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Efforts open new pathways for Australian investment
Stronger bilateral ties are driving a new wave of Australian investment into Vietnam, particularly in advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, and digital services. Emma McDonald, Austrade's senior trade and investment commissioner to Vietnam and Cambodia, told VIR's Oanh Do that the country is increasingly viewed as a key destination for long-term capital.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Large-scale project kick-offs get Vietnam moving forward
In the final days of April, dozens of large-scale ventures across Vietnam were inaugurated in celebration of National Reunification Day, with total investment reaching tens of billions of US dollars.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
THE RISE OF STUDY CAFÉS AMONG URBAN YOUTH
As digital platforms and flexible learning become more widespread, study cafés are emerging as spaces that support new studying and working habits. Phuong Linh reports.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Targets pledged after S. Korean state visit
At bilateral talks last week by Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi, both countries agreed to strengthen political trust and expand cooperation in defence, security, and the fight against transnational crime.
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April 27, 2026
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Priorities outlined for nation's digital-focused development
Vietnam's socioeconomic development plan towards 2030 has been shaped, with the country setting sights on growth reinforced by digitalisation and modernised infrastructure.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Finland a reliable partner for Vietnam
Finland and Vietnam are expanding ties in sustainable development. Pekka Voutilainen, Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam, writes about accelerating the Southeast Asian nation's smart urban future with Finland's digital expertise.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Interest rates to edge down amid liquidity pressures
Interest rates are expected to ease gradually following policy coordination and a broad-based reduction in deposit rates, although near-term liquidity pressures may continue to constrain the pace of decline.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Contingency plans must back up electricity scenarios
As electricity demand is forecast to surge, Vietnam is stepping up efforts to secure power supply while fast-tracking rooftop solar development.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Business ease urged by government
Vietnam’s new government has set concrete targets for supporting enterprises and investors via cutting and trimming business conditions as part of its efforts to reach high economic growth.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Public-private partnerships can turn potential into reality
First and foremost, it’s important to recognise that in a megacity like Ho Chi Minh City, the public sector plays a crucial role in guiding, planning, and creating the overall environment from which specific projects attract private capital.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
The repositioning of supporting industries
Vietnam's rise as a global manufacturing hub has been impressive, driven by strong export growth, competitive labour, and sustained inflows of foreign investment.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Opportunities are superb for expanded railway cooperation
International railway cooperation is entering a new phase, opening up new development opportunities and strengthening regional connectivity.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnamese factory floors are the new climate frontier
Leading investors are already setting new benchmarks.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
From a southern trading hub to financial megacity
Ho Chi Minh City has, over the decades, emerged as the nation's economic engine. Mickaël Driol, CEO of Mekong Partners, offered insights into the city's next phase, a transition that will require both scale and depth of reform.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
A blue economy position provides a competitive edge
The blue economy-based coffee ecosystem of Vietnam is emerging on the foundation of a transition from a linear production model to a regenerative and circular value system.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
VIETNAM TAPS GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR GROWTH
Vietnam's tourism industry is being underpinned by strong first-quarter performance and a strategic push to deepen international partnerships.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Korean deals to advance power sector
Some of the new deals focus on areas such as technology transfer and workforce training
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Resilient sectors much more intriguing for dealmaking entities across Vietnam
Cross-border deals in Vietnam are ramping up in tech, logistics, energy, and more.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Strategy shifting in e-commerce logistics
Vietnam's e-commerce logistics market is entering the consolidation phase with the partnership of major players and the withdrawal of independent couriers.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
BESS at forefront of nation's energy switch
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is drafting amendments to Decree No.57/ND-CP on the DPPA mechanism between renewable energy generators, with several key directions.
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April 27, 2026
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Health financing needs more innovative strategies
As Vietnam continues its transition toward a more equitable healthcare system, the question of financing remains central.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Efficiency and cost discipline central to SABECO's fortunes
Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation has outlined a steady growth outlook and reaffirmed its shareholder return policy, even as underlying disclosures suggest a more complex operating environment.
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April 27, 2026
Vietnam Investment Review
Stronger economic integration envisioned alongside Thailand
Thai investors are accelerating a fresh wave into the Vietnamese market, underscoring strong confidence in the long-term growth prospects.
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