PM orders investment model for North–South high-speed rail
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Construction to finalise the investment model for the North–South high-speed railway by the end of January, signalling a push to move the project from planning to implementation.
$250 million deal targets women-owned SMEs, sustainable agriculture
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and BIDV have signed a $250 million syndicated finance package to support sustainable agriculture and expand access to finance for women-owned businesses.
LS Eco Energy to invest in Vietnam rare earth sector
LS Eco Energy is making a strategic push into Vietnam’s rare earth metal sector, aiming to secure new growth engines and strengthen its long-term business portfolio.
RongViet Securities wins sixth consecutive M&A advisory award
RongViet Securities has been named among the 'Outstanding M&A Advisory Firms' for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting its leadership in Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector.
Ha Tinh breaks ground on major Vingroup industrial and energy projects
Ha Tinh province has launched four major Vingroup-backed projects aimed at strengthening industrial capacity, expanding clean energy, and accelerating urban development.
Stock market posts resilient 2025 performance
Vietnam’s stock market closed 2025 on a strong footing, demonstrating resilience amid global volatility and reinforcing investor confidence in its long-term growth trajectory.
EVN launches major power infrastructure projects nationwide
Vietnam Electricity has launched and inaugurated major power infrastructure projects nationwide, strengthening the national energy system ahead of the 14th National Congress.
VAL inaugurates second production line to meet domestic animal feed demand
Vietnam Agribusiness Limited (VAL) inaugurated its second soybean crushing line at Phu My 1 Industrial Park, Phu My ward in Ho Chi Minh City on December 10, adding 4,000 tonnes of daily processing capacity.
Citi Vietnam receives 2025 AmCham CSR recognition
Citi Vietnam has been recognised for its commitment to responsible business practices at the 2025 American Chamber of Commerce Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards.
As global green supply chain reshapes, will Vietnam be left behind?
Green finance is reshaping how capital flows into construction worldwide, but it is also reshaping who gets to participate. As emissions standards tighten across leading markets, Vietnam's traditional cost-based advantages are giving way to a new competition defined by technology and low carbon performance.
Banks gear up for massive capital increases
Banks are entering an aggressive phase of capital expansion as lenders move to bolster financial strength, meet regulatory requirements, and fuel future growth.
Kido Group divests from ice cream and frozen foods
Kido Group has approved a plan to divest its 49 per cent stake in KIDO Foods, with the expectation of making VND2.5 trillion ($100 million) from the deal.
Securing capital and efficiency for Vietnam’s 2026-2030 growth ambitions
One of the decisive challenges in achieving high growth is ensuring that the economy has a sufficiently large pool of capital, while using it efficiently to promote a new growth model.
Insurtech startup Saladin wraps up Series A funding round
Vietnamese insurtech startup Saladin has raised an undisclosed amount in Series A funding led by SBI Ven Capital through its joint fund with Kyobo Securities from South Korea and NTUitive from Singapore.
Vietnam still has room to mobilise capital for sustainable growth
As Vietnam pursues increasingly ambitious growth targets, resources for sustainable development should be understood within the broader context of the economy's financing needs, rather than confined solely to green projects.

