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Vietnam jeweler PNJ raises funds amid pressure over customer buybacks

Vietnamese jeweler Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ) is moving to shorten payment times for customer buybacks as its chairwoman’s family mobilizes fresh capital, while large provisions and weaker profits continue to weigh on the business.

Sanofi, VNVC partner on next-generation vaccine production in Vietnam

Sanofi Vietnam and Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company, or VNVC, have signed a joint declaration on strategic cooperation to advance next-generation vaccine manufacturing in Vietnam, with three vaccines initially identified for further assessment.

Sea, OpenAI launch Vietnam Codex hackathon for AI builders

Vietnam will become the third stop for the Sea x OpenAI Regional Codex Hackathon Series, bringing developers together to build practical AI solutions with Codex and GPT-6 Astra.

Viatris and Long Chau launch lipid care campaign in Vietnam

Viatris and Long Chau are expanding their five-year healthcare partnership with a campaign targeting lipid disorders, an often underdiagnosed contributor to cardiovascular disease in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s HAGL Agrico racks up $501 million in accumulated losses

Vietnamese agricultural company HAGL Agrico remains heavily indebted after more than eight years of restructuring, with its auditor flagging material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Company named Tesla Motors Vietnam registered in Ho Chi Minh City

A newly established company named Tesla Motors Vietnam has appeared in Vietnam’s national business registry, with registered activities covering automobile sales, imports and distribution.

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel listed for $220 million amid owner’s debt woes

Hanoi’s landmark Daewoo Hotel and Daeha office complex have been listed for about $220 million as shareholder Bong Sen Corp struggles with mounting losses and a looming bond maturity.

Grab Vietnam says drivers free to log off as fee dispute grows

Grab has told its drivers in Vietnam that they are free to decide when to log on or off the platform and will not face penalties for temporarily stopping work, amid growing discontent over fees and deductions.

Lifebuoy and partners help children return to school safely and healthily

As Vietnam begins the 2026–2027 school year, Lifebuoy and the Vietnam Young Physicians’ Association are improving facilities, health care and supplies for disadvantaged students in Lai Chau, Lao Cai and Quang Tri.

Cake named Vietnam’s Best Digital Bank 2026 by Euromoney

Cake Digital Bank was named “Vietnam’s Best Digital Bank 2026” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in Singapore on Sept. 10, recognizing its digital banking model and business performance.

Lao Cai, CMC join forces to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption

Lao Cai and CMC have launched a five-year partnership designed to turn AI and digital technologies into practical tools for governance, public services and economic development.

Bkav Pro struggles with falling profit and overdue bond debt

Bkav Pro’s first-half profit more than halved as the company continued to grapple with over US$6 million in bond principal that has been overdue since May 2025.

Abbott's commitment to drive proactive care for healthier Vietnam

Last Sunday, a central public park in Ho Chi Minh City gave space for rows of white palates.

Petrolimex explains its US$90.6 million after-tax profit

In its explanation accompanying the reviewed financial statements for the first half of 2026, Petrolimex addressed the group’s VND2.39 trillion (US$90.6 million) after-tax profit, up VND755 billion (US$28.6 million) from the same period in 2025.

Only one tech company makes Vietnam’s top 10 state contributors

Vietnam’s largest state-owned budget contributors are dominated by energy and resources companies, with Viettel emerging as the only technology player in the top 10.

FPT Retail fined $15,300 for consumer rights violations

Vietnam’s National Competition Commission has fined FPT Digital Retail Joint Stock Company (FPT Retail) approximately $15,300 for violations of consumer protection regulations.

Michael Vu, FLC Vice Chairman, dies at 72

Michael Vu, Vice Chairman of FLC Group in charge of aviation and airport infrastructure investment, died on August 26, 2026. He had only taken up the position at FLC on August 1 after leaving Boeing Vietnam.

PNJ rebounds 40% as foreign ‘sharks’ bet big after diamond crisis

Two global investment groups bought millions of PNJ shares while the jeweler was still reeling from a diamond scandal. Weeks later, the stock has surged more than 40% from its low.

CMC makes top 10 for State budget contributions in tech sector

CMC has emerged among Vietnam’s top technology and telecommunications contributors to the State budget, reflecting both its sustained growth and the expanding economic weight of the country’s tech sector.

BIGBANG Hanoi ticket rush puts CTicket technology to the test

More than 150,000 buyers queued at peak for BIGBANG’s Hanoi shows, putting CTicket’s anti-bot technology and Vietnam’s ticketing infrastructure through a high-stakes test