Vinh–Thanh Thuy expressway moves forward with investment approval
Construction of the Vinh–Thanh Thuy expressway is being prepared as part of efforts to improve regional transport infrastructure.
Deposit rate hikes expected to continue as banks compete for liquidity
Deposit rates are expected to trend higher in early 2026 as banks compete for liquidity, raising funding costs and creating upward pressure on lending rates, including mortgages.
Gresham House acquires on-site renewables developer Asia Clean Capital Vietnam
Gresham House, a UK-headquartered specialist alternative asset manager focused on sustainable investments, signed an agreement to acquire Vietnamese on-site renewable energy developer Asia Clean Capital Vietnam Pte. Ltd. on March 11.
Acecook Vietnam opens factory in Vinh Long
Acecook Vietnam put its new factory in Vinh Long province into operation on March 10 with an investment of over $200 million.
Sun Life Vietnam raises charter capital to over $727 million
Sun Life Vietnam has received approval to increase its charter capital, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the domestic market.
VPBank leads sector with fastest brand value growth
VPBank climbs 33 places in Brand Finance’s Global Banking 500 ranking, with brand value reaching $1 billion.
Middle East tensions raise energy, logistics and FX risks for Vietnam corporates
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is raising concerns about credit risks for Vietnamese businesses as energy and transport costs climb and global financial volatility intensifies.
Strengthening Singapore-Vietnam economic ties
The Year of the Fire Horse symbolises energy and decisive action. These qualities mirror the economic relationship between Singapore and Vietnam.
Singapore relations rise across industries
Vietnam-Singapore trade and investment ties are being expanded, with the former seeking experience in international financial centre development backed by both sides’ strong commitments.
VIB Business Debit Card: zero cross-border fee on overseas transactions
On March 9, Vietnam International Bank launched the VIB Business Debit Card – a comprehensive financial solution designed for the operational and growth needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, business households, and corporate finance teams.
Vietnam steps up overseas investment
Vietnam’s total outbound investment reached $540.2 million in the first two months of 2026, up 2.3 times on-year, marking a significant expansion of Vietnamese firms’ overseas activities.
Nghe An accelerates land handover for $2.3bn LNG power plant
Nghe An province has directed departments to coordinate land handover for the $2.3 billion Quynh Lap Liquefied Natural Gas power plant, targeting construction to begin by the end of April.
Transport infrastructure in process of synchronisation
The synchronisation and completion of the connecting infrastructure system are expected to enhance the attractiveness of the investment environment in Vietnam.
EU standing ready to boost trade, investing
Trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the EU have been significantly improved by a bilateral trade deal. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador of the EU to Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the cooperation prospects to build on such ties.
Fresh pathways laid out for industrial ties with Germany
Vietnam and Germany are boosting ties in industrial development. Peter Kompalla, chief representative of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), underscores Vietnam’s industrial transition as new pathways for bilateral cooperation.


