Phu Tho accelerates digital transformation to drive business growth
Phu Tho is stepping up digital transformation and industrial development, placing 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure at the centre of its strategy to support business growth.
Vietnam-Czech collaboration to expand in key areas
Vietnam and the Czech Republic are expanding their investment prospects. Miloš Vystrčil, President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, told VIR’s Kaitlyn Le that strategic partnerships between the two countries are set to unlock significant potential.
GG Industries to produce high-tech battery storage with Goldwind tech
GG Industries Company has partnered with Goldwind Group to develop high-tech battery energy storage capabilities in Vietnam.
Manufacturing growth holds steady despite storm disruptions
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in November, showing resilience despite recent storm-related disruptions.
Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Mutual Life
Manulife has agreed to sell its separate life insurance unit, MVI Life, to Japan’s Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Khoi Nguyen Investment partners with Ardingly College to establish the first British boarding school in Vietnam
On November 28, in West Sussex (The UK), Ardingly College International Limited (ACIL) – the commercial company representing Ardingly College UK – and Khoi Nguyen Investment (KNI) Group JSC officially signed a cooperation agreement to establish Ardingly College Vietnam in Lao Cai province.
Investor accounts surge as stock market breaks records
Vietnam’s stock market is breaking fundraising records as liquidity accelerates, the number of investor accounts soar, and major public listings reshape capital flows, reinforcing its growing role as a key medium- and long-term funding channel.
Standard Chartered flags global infrastructure financing gap
Benjamin Hung, president of International at Standard Chartered, examines the growing global infrastructure financing gap and why reshaping perceptions, policies, and capital flows is vital for sustainable growth and resilience in emerging markets.
Kimberly-Clark expands Vietnam operations
US-based Kimberly-Clark (KMB), the maker of the Huggies brand, is positioning Vietnam as a strategic manufacturing centre for the Southeast Asian market as the company accelerates its regional expansion plans.
Phu Tho charts a green path for sustainable development
Phu Tho province is advancing an ambitious green-transition strategy, aiming to enhance investment competitiveness, expand renewable initiatives and position itself as a leading growth engine in the north.
Brookfield builds Southeast Asia platform with first catalytic transition investments
New York-headquartered Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global investment firm with more than $1 trillion in assets under management, has made its first renewables investments in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, creating a significant decarbonisation platform in Southeast Asia.
Harnessing 5G-AI convergence: growth catalyst and infrastructure pressure
The convergence of 5G and AI is opening new growth avenues for Vietnam’s digital economy, however, experts warn that mounting infrastructure strain, shortages of high-quality human resources, and regulatory gaps are emerging as critical bottlenecks.
Trelleborg opens advanced manufacturing facility in Vietnam
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure, a global provider of critical solutions for marine, port and infrastructure industries, has opened a new advanced manufacturing facility in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City establishes working group on data centres
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has established a working group to support and address hindrances for hyperscale data centres.
Vietnam moves into new phase of private-public collaboration
Public-private partnerships have been deemed vital in developing modern infrastructure, fostering innovation, and enhancing national competitiveness.

