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Action plan issued for foreign-invested sector development

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang signed a resolution on September 22, promulgating the Government’s action plan to implement Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW dated June 8, 2026, of the Politburo on developing the foreign-invested economic sector.

Decree clarifies conditions for business licences for foreign-invested firms

The Government has issued a decree detailing the Law on Commerce and the Law on Foreign Trade Management regarding goods trading and related activities by foreign investors and foreign-invested economic organisations in Vietnam.

Samsung’s Vietnam factories surge back with $2.3 billion profit

Samsung’s four major Vietnam plants generated more than $2.3 billion in profit in the first half of 2026, marking a dramatic turnaround as the global AI boom drives chip demand.

Hung Yen courts European investors for capital, market access

Hung Yen is courting Vietnamese firms in Europe and Czech companies for capital, technology, management expertise and export market access as it seeks deeper economic ties, heard an investment networking seminar in Prague on August 19.

Thai conglomerates reap strong returns from long-term bets on Vietnam

Years of sustained investment are paying dividends for Thailand's biggest companies as Vietnam continues to emerge as one of their most important overseas markets.

Intel celebrates two decades of investment in Vietnam

US tech giant Intel recently marked its 20th anniversary in Vietnam and reaffirmed its commitment to investing 4.1 billion USD in the country.

Work starts on 500-million-USD Meiko semiconductor plant in Phu Tho province

The People's Committee of northern Phu Tho province and Japan’s Meiko Group on June 12 broke ground on Meiko Yen Quang semiconductor manufacturing plant at Yen Quang Industrial Park.

LG to build first semiconductor substrate plant in Vietnam

LG Innotek has announced a plan to build its first semiconductor substrate plant in Vietnam, marking a significant step in expanding its production capacity and strengthening its semiconductor packaging solutions business.

UOB considers joining Vietnam International Financial Centre

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) is exploring membership in the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), a project meant to connect domestic, global and regional capital flows.

Alliance launched to support Korean firms seeking opportunities in Vietnam

A new alliance named “Vietnam Wings” has been launched to support the Republic of Korean (RoK)’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are seeking to expand into the Vietnamese market.

Vietnam draws strong interest from US tech investors

Vietnam is emerging as a strategic destination in the global technology supply chain, attracting growing interest from US investors, according to John W. Mitchell, Chairman of the Global Electronics Association (GEA).

GE Vernova to invest $200mil in VN transformer plant to support power demand

GE Vernova plans to invest about 200 million USD to expand its manufacturing capacity in Vietnam with a new facility in Hai Phong city, aiming to support growing global demand for electrification infrastructure.

Investors eye Vietnam's hotel market

Vietnam's hospitality investment market benefits from the country's strategic location, rapidly growing middle class, and government initiatives promoting tourism development.

YADEA to open 100-million-USD e-motorbike factory in Bac Ninh

YADEA Vietnam will inaugurate a 100-million-USD electric motorbike manufacturing plant in Bac Ninh province on March 1, alongside the launch of a new premium model, the YADEA Osta.

Additional 368 foreign investors granted securities trading codes in January

By end-January, the number of securities trading accounts of domestic investors had reached 12,066,115, including 12,046,814 of individual investors and 19,301 of institutional investors.

Foreign investors allowed to trade via global brokers

The move is intended to facilitate foreign investor participation, ensure Vietnamese equities are included in FTSE Russell’s emerging market index as scheduled by September, and increase the proportion of Vietnamese stocks in FTSE’s index basket.

Japanese firms in Vietnam hit 15-year profit high

JETRO’s 2025 Survey on the Business Conditions of Japanese Companies Investing Overseas shows that 67.5% of Japanese firms in Vietnam expect to be profitable this year, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 and the highest level since 2009.

Foreign investors maintain strong confidence in Vietnam’s market

Amid a fragmented global economy and increased uncertainty, Vietnam continued to stand out as a stable and sustainable destination for international investment flows last year.

UBS AG London joins VPBank’s list of major shareholders

Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has just released an updated list of shareholders holding 1% or more of its charter capital, revealing the addition of a notable new foreign stakeholder.

PM welcomes Chinese group’s expansion into major infrastructure projects

The PM welcomed the China Pacific Construction Group's proposals to join large-scale infrastructure developments in Vietnam in the coming years and encouraged more investment in the country.