On May 31, US companies signed deals worth in excess of $8bn with Vietnam, marking the beginning of a reformed trade relationship between the two countries. The deals were announced as Vietnamese …
Vietnam’s Standing Deputy Prime Minister visits UOB
Nguyen Hoa Binh, Vietnam’s Standing Deputy Prime Minister visited UOB on Jan 11 as part of his official visit to Singapore, where he met officials and industry leaders to discuss the development of …
Int’l financial centre launched in central Vietnam
HANOI: The Vietnam International Financial Centre (IFC) was launched Friday (Jan 9) in the central city of Danang, serving as an international financial hub linking the innovation ecosystem, digital …
Vietnam struggles to unlock $100bn trapped in stalled property projects
Thousands of delayed real estate developments across Vietnam are trapping enormous financial resources. Despite recent progress, most projects remain mired in legal and procedural bottlenecks.
Why Vietnam Is Becoming One Of The Best Bets In Software Outsourcing
This article looks at why Vietnam has moved into a more serious position on global engineering shortlists, and what has shifted beneath the surface to make that possible.
Understanding Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Changes for Businesses
On December 11, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly approved the amended Law on Investment, marking a strategic move towards creating a more open, transparent, and modern environment for business and …
Vietnam’s growth is fast—but fragile
The complex is one of hundreds to have been blessed by Vietnam’s communists in December. Others include a $32bn road-building effort along the country’s northern Red River and a new motorway …
Vietnamese caught in Japan’s illegal worker crackdown
For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan’s dire labour needs.He considers his internship a success, despite his “extremely dirty” task of sandblasting rust off ships,
HSBC Private Bank Appoints LGT Veteran to Lead Thailand Onshore Business
Based in Bangkok, William Fok will oversee the bank’s onshore Thailand operations and report to Benjamin Wang, desk head for Thailand and Vietnam at HSBC Private Bank. The appointment reflects the …
Netflix pulls Chinese drama after Vietnam’s outcry over disputed map
Netflix has pulled a Chinese drama series from its Vietnam platform after Hanoi objected to an episode featuring a map with contested territorial claims in the South China Sea.