AMC Robotics establishes Vietnam subsidiary to support robotics manufacturing
AMC Robotics Corporation, an AI-driven robotics solutions company, has announced the establishment of a Vietnamese subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh City.to support the manufacturing and production scale-up of its robotic dog, Kyro.
Major transport PPP projects open 2026 with strong investor interest
A series of sizeable transport projects under the public private partnership (PPP) model across Ho Chi Minh City and southern region have been launched, drawing strong investor interest ahead of upcoming bidding rounds.
Banks set for selective hiring in 2026
Vietnam’s banking sector is entering 2026 with a more targeted approach to hiring, reflecting improving business conditions and evolving operational demands. Recruitment plans point to steady expansion rather than broad-based workforce growth.
Pilot digital asset exchanges to be licensed by mid-January
Formal testing of digital asset trading under a controlled regulatory framework is set to begin in Vietnam, with the move intended to manage risks while integrating digital assets into the broader economy.
Southeast Asia tech funding rebounds on late-stage deals
Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem recorded a modest funding rebound in 2025, with investment activity increasingly concentrated in late-stage deals as early-stage funding continued to soften.
ONE and MTI launch AI-focused shipping venture
A new joint venture has been formed to accelerate the use of digital technologies in the container shipping industry, reflecting growing efforts to modernise logistics operations.
Banks step up debt recovery to support earnings
Banks are accelerating debt recovery and collateral liquidation efforts, helping stabilise non-performing loans and support profit growth amid narrowing net interest margins and improving credit conditions.
Market scale to be intensified through expansion of RCEP
After four years of a major regional free trade agreement, expansion of investment and trade ties is set to be furthered thanks to the deal’s favourable rule of origin and membership expansion.
Visa launches card-based trade payment platform
A new card-based platform has been launched to support trade payments between Vietnam and South Korea, as bilateral trade volumes continue to expand.
Partnerships drive sustainable finance
The partnership between Standard Chartered and Goertek demonstrates how environmental, social, and governance principles can be embedded into the fabric of everyday financial transactions. In an exclusive interview with VIR’s Vy Vy, Nguyen Thuy Hanh, CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam, and Eric Zhang, deputy general ...
FDI inflows reach $38.42 billion in 2025
Along with high registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, disbursement also reported a peak of $27.62 billion, up 9 per cent on-year.
$2.1 billion Nghi Son LNG-fired thermal power plant waits for investor
Nghi Son LNG-fired thermal power plant has yet to seek an investor due to pending issues about investment attraction policies, the technical requirements for this investment kind, and the fluctuating energy market.
GE Vernova powers up Vietnam with first 9HA gas power plant in the country
GE Vernova Inc has announced the start of commercial operations of Petrovietnam Power Corporation (PV Power)’s Nhon Trach 3&4 1.6-GW power plant in Ong Keo Industrial Park, 70 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
From easy money to selective bets: investment prospects for Vietnam in 2026
After a year of broad-based asset rallies, 2026 is set to test investors with rising interest rates, shifting growth drivers, and the need for more selective, risk-aware investment strategies.
Solid finish for manufacturing after volatile year
The Vietnamese manufacturing sector ended a turbulent year on a positive note, with output and new orders rising solidly again and business confidence hitting a 21-month-high.
