Three-consortium proposes $1.15 billion financial tower for Vietnam’s IFC in HCMC (06/04/2026)
A consortium comprising REE, HFIC, and VinaCapital has proposed investing $1.15 billion to develop a 99-storey financial tower in Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Thiem New Urban Area, expected to become a landmark of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre.

Vietnam attracts $15.2 bln in FDI in Q1 (06/04/2026)
The manufacturing and processing sector taking the lead by luring $8.85 billion, accounting for 70.6%.

TikTok pours $125 million into Ho Chi Minh City in Q1 (06/04/2026)
TikTok Shop Vietnam Co., Ltd. has invested $125 million into its venture in Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter of 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City promotes logistics supply chain cooperation with US state (03/04/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City and the US's Oregon state hold strong potential to develop logistics supply chains, helping boost bilateral trade, experts said at the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City–Oregon Economic Cooperation Forum on April 2.

ITA and OpportunItaly help Italian companies access Vietnam market (03/04/2026)
ProPak Vietnam 2026, held from March 31 to April 2, in Ho Chi Minh City, by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association, is showcasing leading Italian companies in packaging, processing, and related technologies.

Ho Chi Minh City gradually shaping financial centre (03/04/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City’s rise in global financial centre rankings is deemed the result of substantive developments over recent years.

Hanoi to seek new cooperation opportunities for urban and green development (02/04/2026)
Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee pledges to promote cooperation with investors from the Philippines, Japan and the United States.

How Siemens supports the green and digital transitions (02/04/2026)
Anchored in the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Global Gateway, Siemens leverages its expertise in electrification, automation and digitalisation to support Vietnam’s greener, digital economy, CEO Pham Thai Lai told VIR’s Khoi Nguyen about how the company is partnering for impacts.

French welcome elevation of Vietnamese ties with Europe (02/04/2026)
Vietnam and France are set to intensify their trade and investment ties via many activities. French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation will be driven, with Vietnam becoming an increasingly attractive market for French investors.

HCM City attracts $2.9bln in FDI in Q1 (01/04/2026)
The figure marking a surge of more than 200% year-on-year.

Da Nang and Chemnitz boost cooperation in high-tech, semiconductors and AI (01/04/2026)
Officials, businesses and research institutions from Da Nang and Chemnitz (Germany) gathered in the central Vietnamese city on March 30 to strengthen cooperation in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology.

IREX and HAMADA partner to develop solar panel recycling facility (01/04/2026)
A newly signed Vietnam–Japan agreement is putting solar panel recycling into focus, as the country begins to confront the long-term sustainability of its solar boom

VinEnergo to invest $8 billion in Gia Lai wind power complex (31/03/2026)
VinEnergo has signed an agreement with Gia Lai province to study the potential for developing an $8 billion wind power complex.

Foxconn pumps additional $287 million into Bac Ninh facility (31/03/2026)
Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn), a key electronic supplier to Apple, has poured an additional $287.1 million into Fulian Precision Technology Component Co., Ltd, its wholly-owned unit in Bac Ninh province.

UK unveils toolkit to boost Vietnam green investment flows (31/03/2026)
The UK has stepped up its support for Vietnam's green transition with the launch of an enhanced Green Investment Partnership.

Heineken to shift production from Singapore to Vietnam and Malaysia (30/03/2026)
Dutch brewer Heineken will shift its brewing production from Singapore to Vietnam and Malaysia as part of its strategy to build a more agile regional supply approach.

Sembcorp gets approval for AI-ready data centre in Ho Chi Minh City (30/03/2026)
Sembcorp Development has received investment approval for a hyperscaled and AI-ready data centre campus in Ho Chi Minh City, through its joint venture with StarMason JSC.

EuroCham Whitebook positioning Vietnam for next wave of investment (30/03/2026)
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has launched the 17th edition of its Whitebook, a flagship publication supporting the effective deployment of landmark EU investments in the country.

German firms expand workforce cooperation with Vietnam’s labour market (27/03/2026)
BGWind GmbH, a member of the network of the German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), has identified Vietnam as a key labour market in its expansion strategy in the context where German economy continues to face labour shortages, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Italian food firms eye opportunities in Vietnam (27/03/2026)
Demand for high-quality imported food in Vietnam has been rising steadily in recent years, driven by the expansion of the middle class, rapid urbanisation and growing interest in international cuisine, opening up promising opportunities for Italian producers, according to trade promotion officials.