Vietnam's IPO market on recovery trajectory
Vietnam's initial public offering (IPO) arena has witnessed a rebound following two blockbuster IPOs in the financial sector in 2025.
US fintech startup invests $5 million in Vietnam
Tala, a US fintech startup that has raised more than $500 million in funding, has established a legal entity in Vietnam and begun partnering with a local bank to offer lending services from the first quarter of this year.
Kim Long Motor and BYD Battery start electric vehicle battery plant in Hue
On January 27, Kim Long Motor, in collaboration with BYD Battery, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the BYD battery manufacturing plant at Kim Long's manufacturing and assembly industrial park, with a total investment of $130 million.
SHIFT project launched to steer capital towards green growth
A new multipartner initiative has been launched to channel investment flows towards green finance and low-emission growth.
Haiphong steps up supporting industry ecosystem efforts
Haiphong is shifting towards intensive development, high technology, and green industry to enhance substantive value creation.
Century Synthetic Fibre inaugurates Unitex factory in Tay Ninh
Century Synthetic Fibre Corporation has marked a new milestone with the inauguration of its Unitex Factory in Tay Ninh province, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing strategy in Vietnam.
Nissha acquires majority stake in Vietnam medical device maker
Japan’s Nissha Group is strengthening its footprint in Vietnam’s medical devices sector through a majority acquisition of a Ho Chi Minh City-based manufacturer.
Rising demand for financial protection fuels life insurance growth
Vietnam’s life insurance market is entering a new phase of sustainable growth following a comprehensive restructuring of products, distribution channels, and customer services. In an interview with VIR’s Anh Duc, Bae Seung Jun, general director of Shinhan Life Vietnam, shared his positive assessment of the ...
SLP supporting Vietnam in closing FDI-related gaps
SLP is supporting market entry for firms by translating technical requirements into ready, compliant facilities delivered to agreed timelines.
Fintech-bank collaborations facilitate Vietnamese goals
Vietnam is in a bright spot to utilise partnerships between fintech groups and lenders for its green ambitions. Fintech expert Rahn Wood looks at the tie-ups already taking place and what more could be around the corner.
UK–Vietnam partnership advances BIM centre for railway development
Cooperation with the UK is set to advance the use of digital construction technologies in Vietnam’s rail sector, with a new initiative focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM).
State-owned stocks rally as reform expectations lift market sentiment
Vietnam’s stock market is witnessing a sharp rally in state-owned enterprise shares, as investors anticipate a new reform-driven cycle following Resolution 79 and a shift in capital allocation dynamics.
Fitch upgrades Vietnam's long-term senior secured debt instruments
Fitch Ratings has revised its assessment of Vietnam’s sovereign debt, reflecting updates to its rating methodology and recovery assumptions.
Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-
The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating on unsecured debt, which remains at BB+. The upgrade followed Fitch’s review under its revised Sovereign Rating Criteria issued in last ...
BJC to spend $723 million acquiring MM Mega Market Vietnam
Thai conglomerate Berli Jucker (BJC) plans to spend $723 million acquiring wholesale retailer MM Mega Market Vietnam through an indirect transaction.

