Private capital market shifts from growth-at-all-costs to patient capital (01/06/2026)
As Vietnam's private capital market matures, investors are shifting their focus from aggressive expansion to long-term, sustainable growth. At the VIPC Summit on May 28, Nguyen Thanh Thao, CEO of Thien Viet Securities (TVS) explained why 'patient capital' – capital focused on governance, operational resilience, and sustainable value – is becoming the new benchmark.

ESG must be translated into tangible action (01/06/2026)
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a long-term journey that requires businesses to start early, take concrete actions, and continuously improve over time, rather than waiting for a perfect starting point.

Which investing structure should foreign investors choose? (01/06/2026)
Nishimura & Asahi’s Vietnam partner Nguyen Ngoc Phuc discusses whether obtaining an investment registration certificate should still come before establishing a company in Vietnam, and why the answer may have broader implications than simply changing the sequence of regulatory procedures.




SunRice expands investment in high-quality rice supply chain in Vietnam (28/05/2026)
As demand for premium rice and climate-resilient agricultural production continues to rise, SunRice, Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor, is expanding its long-term investment and cooperation in Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta region.

Vietnam welcomes Thai investment: Top leader (28/05/2026)
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam receiving Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Executive Chairman of TCC Group and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in Bangkok on May 27.


Da Nang hosts Venture and Angel Investment Forum with $5bln in available capital (27/05/2026)
The event bringing together more than 30 prominent investors and investment funds from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, the US, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Chinese contractor to formulate feasibility study for Metro Line 4 (27/05/2026)
A consortium comprising China’s Guangzhou Metro Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., ARUP Vietnam, and TEDI SOUTH has been licensed to carry out the feasibility study for the nearly $6 billion Metro Line 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Qualcomm sees Vietnam moving beyond manufacturing towards innovation (27/05/2026)
Qualcomm’s new R&D Center in Hanoi underscores both its long-term commitment to Vietnam and the country’s growing role in the global technology landscape. Dr. Baaziz Achour spoke with VIR’s My Kieu about Qualcomm’s evolving R&D strategy and vision for Vietnam’s future.



Vietnam welcomes Chinese investors in financial centres (26/05/2026)
On May 25, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc held a working session with a delegation of businesses from China and Hong Kong, led by Jonathan Choi, chairman of Sunwah Group and chairman of the Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance.

Vietnam strengthens FDI appeal as global supply chains shift (25/05/2026)
Amid growing uncertainty in the global economy, Vietnam continues to maintain a strong attraction for foreign investment inflows. Le Gia Phong, deputy head of the Industry and Construction Statistics Department under National Statistics Office, shares insights into the factors behind foreign investors’ continued confidence in Vietnam.

Ministry of Finance moves to speed up South Korean ODA pledges (25/05/2026)
The Ministry of Finance is working with South Korean government representatives to resolve delays in official development assistance commitments for major infrastructure projects across Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City at pivotal development stage (25/05/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a pivotal stage of development, with institutional reforms, greater decentralisation and delegation of authority – and the ambition to establish Vietnam International Financial Centre – creating new opportunities and fresh challenges for the business community.

LG Energy Solution, Honda eye Vietnam’s electric motorcycle market (20/05/2026)
The Republic of Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on May 19 it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Honda and Hanoi’s authorities to jointly develop a public battery-swapping network for electric motorcycles in the Vietnamese capital.

Vietnam looks for stable long-term energy solutions (20/05/2026)
Interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been growing as Vietnam is looking for stable, low-carbon electricity sources capable of supporting its long-term economic and industrial expansion.