Infrastructure boom paves the way for Hung Yen’s transformation
Major arterial roads being launched and upgraded are creating new space and momentum for Hung Yen province's rapid, sustainable development.
FDI disbursement highest in last five years
Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursement was estimated at $21.3 billion in the first 10 months, up 8.8 per cent on-year, the highest value for a ten-month period in the past five years.
Major tax law amendments to simplify rules and support economic growth
Major amendments to tax laws are set to modernize administration, adjust personal income tax thresholds, and ensure fairness reform and transparency in line with economic goals.
ODA funds slow in disbursement
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang has said that many projects have reached the end of their official development aid (ODA) loan agreements but have not fully disbursed the funds, leaving constructions unfinished and forcing them to seek other funding sources.
First UK-Vietnam Business Summit held in Ho Chi Minh City
Renewable energy, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and a roadmap for developing an International Financial Centre were key pillars of discussion from more than 200 high-level leaders, entrepreneurs, and senior managers from leading British and Vietnamese companies at the first UK-Vietnam Business Summit held on ...
Banks brace for liquidity pressure amid year-end credit rush
As Vietnam’s financial system enters the year-end credit surge, banks are facing tighter liquidity amid global headwinds. Nguyen Duc Huy, sector lead analyst at VIS Rating, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung about how the sector is managing funding costs and maintaining stability.
Banks see strong Q3 profits on surging forex trading
Banks recorded solid third-quarter earnings, with strong gains from foreign exchange trading helping cushion the impact of slower credit growth.
Mitsubishi Power to upgrade boiler equipment at O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant
Mitsubishi Power has received a contract to support an oil-to-natural gas fuel conversion project at O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Tether to advance blockchain-powered digital governance and infrastructure in Danang
Tether has signed an MoU with Danang People's Committee to promote the development of digital infrastructure and innovative governance models in the city.
Standard Chartered Foundation invests $6 million to boost youth employability
Standard Chartered Foundation on November 6 announced a $6 million investment to create and fund programmes that will help young people in Singapore and ASEAN secure employment and improve their long-term economic prospects.
Indonesia's Sari Murni acquires Bibica from PAN Group
PT Sari Murni Abadi (SMA) has signed an agreement with The PAN Group JSC concerning a strategic investment plan in Bibica, one of the leading snack and confectionery companies in Vietnam.
AI offers fresh direction for accounting, finance, and corporate governance
The rise of AI is redefining the roles of accounting and finance. Financial professionals are no longer just bookkeepers but must now forecast, analyse, and measure sustainable value, becoming “architects” of transparency and green growth.
New medical facility enhances healthcare and safety for workers at Nam Dinh Vu IP
The inauguration of a modern medical facility at Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park (IP) marks a key step towards improving worker welfare and sustainable industrial development in Haiphong's dynamic economic zone.
Citi CEO highlights Vietnam’s growing role at APEC 2025 CEO Summit
Citi CEO Jane Fraser highlighted Vietnam's emergence as a key manufacturing hub and Asia-Pacific's pivotal role in driving global growth during her keynote address at the APEC 2025 CEO Summit in South Korea.
VinSpeed plans to open Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway in 2028
VinSpeed plans to begin construction of the Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway by the end of this year and start commercial operations in the first quarter of 2028.


