Hydropower sector cautious as La Nina impact fades
Leading hydropower firms are setting cautious 2026 targets, cutting profit expectations and accelerating solar investments as weakening La Nina conditions and lower rainfall prospects threaten electricity output and revenues.
Sojitz Corporation to expand energy and logistics investment in Ho Chi Minh City
Japan’s Sojitz Corporation is looking to expand its investment in Ho Chi Minh City in the fields of energy, logistics, agriculture, food, and trade.
Construction approved for road linking Gia Binh Airport with Hanoi
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved emergency construction of a new road linking Gia Binh International Airport with Hanoi, to be completed ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
Indonesia's Kredivo acquires digital bank Timo
Indonesian fintech firm Kredivo has acquired Vietnamese digital bank Timo as part of its strategy to expand banking services in the country and the region.
Krungsri moving closer to full takeover of SHBFinance
On March 9, the State Bank of Vietnam granted approval in principle for SHBFinance to change its legal form, laying the groundwork for the full transfer of ownership to Thailand's Krungsri.
Cooler Master eyes $3 billion investment in Vietnam
Cooling module manufacturer Cooler Master plans to increase its investment capital in Vietnam to $3 billion as part of goals to strengthen its global supply chain.
$2.1 billion AI centre set for Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City has attracted a large $2.1 billion AI data centre at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, expected to strengthen high-performance computing infrastructure to support AI applications, cloud computing, and growing demand for big data processing.
Taihan Vina breaks ground on Vietnam’s first 400kV extra-high voltage cable plant
On March 12, Taihan announced that Taihan Cable Vina, its Vietnamese manufacturing subsidiary, started work on a new 400kV-class extra-high voltage cable plant in Dong Nai province.
GE Vernova to invest $200 million in HVDC transformer plant
GE Vernova has announced a $200 million investment to build a manufacturing plant for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission equipment at Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park in Haiphong.
Oman remains stable investment source amid Middle East turmoil
Amid escalating conflict across the Middle East, Oman has emerged as a stable source of investment, supporting Vietnam's economic growth.
Vietnam in Southeast Asia innovation-friendly Top 3
Vietnam ranks third in Southeast Asia in Innovators Business Environment Index 2026.
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.


