Insurers weather Q4 shock to deliver solid growth
Despite a sharp fourth-quarter profit slump caused by rising disaster-related claims, Vietnam’s listed insurers closed 2025 with strong full-year growth.
YADEA launches $100-million smart manufacturing plant in Bac Ninh
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer YADEA has inaugurated a smart manufacturing plant in Bac Ninh province, with a Phase 1 investment exceeding $100 million.
AlphaRe advancing Vietnam’s insurance legacy through AI approach
Alpha Reinsurance JSC debuted in Hanoi on February 27, marking a new milestone for Vietnam’s insurance sector amid rapidly evolving and increasingly complex global risk structures.
Middle East tensions set to test VN-Index, boost energy stocks
Escalating Middle East tensions are rattling global energy markets, but analysts say several stock groups could outperform even as broader indices face short-term volatility.
MoF moves to expand farm insurance support and eligibility
The Ministry of Finance has proposed sharply increasing agricultural insurance premium subsidies to up to 95 per cent and widening the pool of eligible beneficiaries to better share risks with producers, stabilise farm incomes, and strengthen climate resilience.
Two landmark Vietnam hotels sold for combined $53.7million
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group on February 27 announced that it had acted as advisor on two major hotel transactions in Vietnam, covering Park Royal Saigon and Hotel Perle D’Orient Cat Ba, for a combined $53.7million.
Higher rates and stricter credit caps reshape lending landscape
Interest rates are forecast to remain elevated in 2025, with credit flows expected to steer towards productive industries and priority economic drivers.
Law on Investment takes effect
The amended Law on Investment takes effect from March 1, aimed at reducing conditional business lines, shifting towards post-audit management, and enhancing business autonomy.
VinFast invests nearly $500 million in its EV plant in Ha Tinh
VinFast plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Ha Tinh province with a design capacity of two million vehicles per year.
Ho Chi Minh City attracts nearly $980 million in FDI in early 2026
Ho Chi Minh City attracted nearly $980 million in overseas funding during the first two months of 2026, up 28.4 per cent on-year.
Capital markets as pillar for Vietnam’s double-digit growth
As global capital becomes increasingly selective, issues such as market depth, liquidity, and governance standards are under closer watch from international investors. Khoi Vu, lead ASEAN equity strategist at J.P. Morgan, shared his assessment with VIR’s Khanh Linh on the conditions required for Vietnam’s capital ...
F&N eyes Chuong Duong Beverage factory acquisition
Fraser and Neave, Limited, part of the Thai Beverage group, has offered VND98 billion ($3.76 million) to acquire Chuong Duong Beverage’s Nhon Trach 3 soft drink factory.
Haiphong gains new growth impetus from strategic planning and integrated infrastructure
Backed by a pilot Free Trade Zone and synchronised multi-modal infrastructure, Haiphong is positioning itself as a regional logistics and industrial hub within global supply chains.
Kurz Vietnam expands Gia Lai factory
On February 26, Kurz Vietnam Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Germany’s Kurz Group, broke ground on Phase 2 of its manufacturing plant at Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh Industrial Park, Gia Lai province.
Banks roll out God of Wealth Day promotions
Banks are launching sweeping promotions for God of Wealth Day 2026, blending tradition with competitive interest rates, gold rewards and high-value prizes to attract early-year deposits and bolster spending.

