Techcombank CEO Jens Lottner delivered a keynote presentation Co-organised by Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank), the event aims to identify solutions to unlock …
Resolution 10 redefines the role of FDI in Vietnam’s economy
Resolution 10 marks a new phase in Vietnam’s FDI strategy, emphasizing technology transfer, local supply chains and stronger links between foreign investors and domestic firms.
Vietnam looks at more coal power plants as Iran war complicates LNG plans
HANOI, July 8 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s government is considering building more coal-fired power plants to ensure it can meet its energy needs, the government said on Wednesday, as the Iran war further …
New push to stabilise Vietnam property market
The Construction Ministry says that it is stepping up efforts to expand social and rental housing in the second half of this year (2H26) to improve housing affordability and support a more stable …
Inside Project 100,000 – When America secretly sent low-IQ soldiers into Vietnam
America needed more troops for Vietnam, but drafting middle-class college students risked political outrage at home. So the Pentagon turned to poorer communities and lowered military entrance …
Vietnam Financial Forum charts path to globally connected financial centres
The inaugural Vietnam Financial Forum 2026 (VFF 2026) opened in Danang on July 9, bringing together around 350 policymakers, financial leaders, investors, and technology experts from Vietnam and …
Can the Private Sector Save Vietnam?
The 2026 documents increase the party’s direct role in managing the country’s affairs while also embracing the private sector and sidelining state-owned enterprises. Vietnam’s leaders are betting that …
As plastic chokes Vietnam’s seas, people of faith cast their nets for hope
Vietnam is among the five largest contributors to marine plastic pollution globally. For local fishing communities, the consequences are becoming impossible to ignore. Every trip brings encounters …
Reforms key to Vietnam’s double-digit growth ambitions
HANOI: While international business groups and investors believe Vietnam’s goal of reaching double-digit economic growth is achievable, they say sweeping reforms in institutions, infrastructure, human …
Citi sees Vietnam as key market for social finance growth
During a recent visit to Vietnam, Jorge Rubio Nava, Global Head of Citi Social Finance, discussed recent transactions in Vietnam, and opportunities to expand the business in the country and across …