South Korean company to build synthetic graphite anode material plant in Thai Nguyen
Battery material and chemical company Posco Future M will develop a new synthetic graphite anode material plant in Thai Nguyen.
Central Retail books $208m loss after Nguyen Kim sale
Thailand-based retail conglomerate Central Retail has completed the divestment of its stake in Vietnamese electronics chain Nguyen Kim to PICO Holdings, valuing the business at approximately $36 million. The group has recognised an asset impairment loss of over $208 million.
Techcombank Private affirms leadership in wealth management
Recognised as Vietnam’s Best Private Bank 2026 by Global Finance, Techcombank Private continues to set new benchmarks in a rapidly evolving wealth management landscape – one shaped by sustained economic growth, rising entrepreneurial success, and the emergence of a new generation of affluent and high-net-worth ...
Vingroup merges GSM and Green Future
On February 28, Vingroup announced the merger between Green and Smart Mobility JSC and Green Future Trading and Services JSC.
De Heus completes acquisitions of CJ Feed & Care
De Heus has completed the acquisition of CJ Feed & Care, strengthening its presence in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia while entering the South Korean and Philippine markets.
Jollibee subsidiary Highlands Coffee evaluates Vietnam IPO
Jollibee Foods Corporation has announced that the board of its subsidiary Highlands Coffee is evaluating a planned public listing in Vietnam.
US-Iran conflict affecting asset prices
In light of the US - Iran conflict, gold and the US dollar are emerging as short-term safe havens, while cryptocurrencies and stocks are seen as carrying higher risk, according to securities firm VnDirect.
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.

