FDI disbursement sets 5-year record: foreign capital pours into manufacturing (08/12/2025)
The processing and manufacturing industry continues to affirm its leading position, acting as the pillar for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction.

Foreign-invested enterprises export $295.6 billion in January-October (08/12/2025)
The export turnover of foreign-invested enterprises in the first 10 months of 2025 reached $295.6 billion, an increase of 22.8 per cent over the same period in 2024, according to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam steps up green transformation with strong policies and rising investment demand (08/12/2025)
Vietnam now has both the policy framework and strategic directions to accelerate sustainable development and accelerate the green energy transition, yet the scale of financing required will challenge both the public and private sectors.

Vietnamese firm seals partnership to expand green transport services in Laos2 (05/12/2025)
Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM) announced on December 4 that its Lao subsidiary has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Vietnam Business Association in Laos (AVILA) to expand electric taxi services in Vientiane, meeting the growing demand for green transport.

Russia - HCMC promote cooperation in smart urban development (05/12/2025)
Smart urban development, sustainable mobility, the digital economy, and modern trade are expected to open a new chapter in cooperation between Moscow and the southern city.

Coro Energy to launch BESS Pilot in Vietnam (05/12/2025)
Coro Energy PLC, a Southeast Asian renewable energy developer, on December 3 announced that it has signed a deal with Mobile World Group (MWG) for the delivery of a co-located Battery Energy Storage System Pilot (BESS Pilot) at one of Coro's existing rooftop solar sites in Ho Chi Minh City.

Germany pledges €185.5 million for development projects in Vietnam (04/12/2025)
To date, since the establishment of development cooperation between the two countries, Germany has provided Vietnam with over €3 billion.

Czech investor commits to €1-billion investment in Hai Phong (04/12/2025)
As a result, the cooperation between Hai Phong and the Czech Republic in general is expected to enter a stronger and more substantial development phase...

Vietnam, Cuba establish dialogue mechanism for trade cooperation (04/12/2025)
The mechanism is established at the first meeting of the Joint Commission between Vietnam and Cuba, held in Havana.

Singapore's Wilmar CLV plans to invest additional $53mln in Vietnam in 2026 (03/12/2025)
Of the total, $46 million will be invested in Ho Chi Minh City.

Japanese embassy marks 20 years of Japan-ASEAN bond market support (03/12/2025)
Japan has reaffirmed its long-term support for Vietnam’s capital market development as the two sides marked two decades of financial technical cooperation in Hanoi.

Vietnam-Czech collaboration to expand in key areas (03/12/2025)
Vietnam and the Czech Republic are expanding their investment prospects. Miloš Vystrčil, President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, told VIR’s Kaitlyn Le that strategic partnerships between the two countries are set to unlock significant potential.

Chu Lai Open Economic Zone management board established (02/12/2025)
Within the economic zone, 14 industrial parks have been established, 7 of which are currently in operation, attracting 165 projects with registered capital exceeding VND82 trillion ($3.1 billion).

Vietnam hails bilateral economic cooperation model with Thailand (02/12/2025)
Vietnam praised Thailand for its resilient economy and growing trade, noting that bilateral cooperation serves as one of the most successful economic models in ASEAN and seeks to strengthen cooperation to maximize benefits under existing free trade agreements (FTAs).

GG Industries to produce high-tech battery storage with Goldwind tech (02/12/2025)
GG Industries Company has partnered with Goldwind Group to develop high-tech battery energy storage capabilities in Vietnam.

Policies to attract new generation FDI projects into industrial parks to be further perfected (01/12/2025)
Total registered FDI capital in Vietnam reached nearly $31.5 billion in the first ten months of 2025, marking an increase of over 15.6% compared to the same period in 2024.

Vietnam targets 2026 'biohub' with AI-driven biotech push (01/12/2025)
Vietnam is emerging as a serious contender in biotech as AI accelerates breakthroughs in research, diagnostics and drug discovery. With world-class partners lining up and domestic capabilities reaching international standards, a regional 'biohub' is now within reach.

Kimberly-Clark expands Vietnam operations (01/12/2025)
US-based Kimberly-Clark (KMB), the maker of the Huggies brand, is positioning Vietnam as a strategic manufacturing centre for the Southeast Asian market as the company accelerates its regional expansion plans.

Vietnam, EU seek to expand cooperation in trade, investment (28/11/2025)
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and leaders of relevant departments and agencies on November 25 held a working session with a delegation from the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC), the primary voice for European firms within the ASEAN region.

Brookfield builds Southeast Asia platform with first catalytic transition investments (28/11/2025)
New York-headquartered Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global investment firm with more than $1 trillion in assets under management, has made its first renewables investments in Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, creating a significant decarbonisation platform in Southeast Asia.