EVN and AFD sign credit agreement for Vietnam’s first pumped storage hydropower plant
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a credit facility agreement worth €76 million ($89.5 million) for the Bac Ai Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant on December 26.
Techcombank Priority Visa Signature unlocks a higher standard of living
Techcombank announced the new-look Techcombank Priority Visa Signature credit card on November 24, 2025.
Standing out in the Chinese outbound investment wave
As shifting trade regimes and supply chain realignments accelerate Chinese companies’ push to go global, Southeast Asia has emerged as the region’s foremost investment destination. In an interview with VIR’s Hazy Tran, Angela Yang, partner at PwC Vietnam, revealed how Chinese enterprises plan overseas expansion ...
Bright spots obvious in foreign investment mission
Vietnam has entered a distinctly different phase in its foreign direct investment (FDI) narrative. This year was not merely a period of post-pandemic recovery; it marked a structural shift from quantity-driven attraction to quality-led investment.
Ho Chi Minh City hits $8.37 billion in FDI
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City has surged after the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, with foreign inflows reaching $8.37 billion this year.
Vietnam and UK cooperation backs finance talent for IFCs
Vietnam’s ambition to develop international financial centres is entering a decisive phase, with policymakers and international partners turning their attention from infrastructure to the quality of finance and accounting talent needed to meet global expectations.
VIB named Best Customer Satisfaction Bank in Vietnam 2025
Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has received new recognition for customer satisfaction, reflecting its continued focus on customer experience.
Global partnerships key to Vietnam’s IFC development
As ASEAN attracts growing global capital, the race to develop credible international financial centres is intensifying, with Vietnam’s ambitions – supported by policy reform and international partnerships – drawing particular attention. Ren Varma, ACCA’s regional head for Mainland Southeast Asia, highlights the country’s strengths and ...
Vingroup pulls out of bid to invest in North-South high-speed railway
Vingroup has pulled out of its bid to build the North-South high-speed railway, allowing the group to focus its resources on other key infrastructure projects.
Tax sector wraps up 2025 and sets priorities for next year
The tax authorities closed 2025 with record revenue collections and digital adoption while outlining key priorities for 2026, including expanding the tax base, preventing revenue losses, and improving taxpayer services.
DKSH to acquire Vietnamese healthcare distributor Biomedic
DKSH Technology has signed an agreement to acquire Biomedic, expanding its scientific solutions business in Vietnam and strengthening its life sciences and healthcare presence.
Central Retail refocuses Vietnam strategy with Nguyen Kim exit
Central Retail has fully divested from Nguyen Kim Electronics as it refocuses on its core food and property businesses in Vietnam.
Energy sector in need of blended finance mechanisms
As domestic resources are projected to cover only around half of the funding required to successfully implement Power Development Plan VIII through 2030, blended finance has emerged as a key solution, leveraging concessional capital from international development institutions as catalytic funding.
A tipping point for digital and hybrid wealth management in Vietnam
Vietnam is entering a wealth-accumulation phase similar to other Asian markets such as China, where hybrid wealth management has become essential, driving demand for platforms that are both transparent and accessible while still delivering deep professional expertise.
PM orders investment model for North–South high-speed rail
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Construction to finalise the investment model for the North–South high-speed railway by the end of January, signalling a push to move the project from planning to implementation.

