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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.
RoK company expands rare earth metal production in Vietnam
LS Eco Energy, a company specialising in renewable energy and rare earth elements under the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s LS Cable & System, has approved a plan to expand its rare earth metal business in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s iconic pen brand Thien Long nears historic takeover by Kokuyo
Japanese firm Kokuyo is set to acquire a 65% stake in Thien Long, marking a major shift for the Vietnamese stationery leader.
Global investors eye infrastructure and green energy in Khanh Hoa
International financial institutions from France, Australia, and Singapore explore high-potential projects in central Vietnam.
Japan’s Asahi Life to acquire Vietnam’s MVI Life
Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company (Asahi Life) of Japan is set to acquire Vietnamese life insurer MVI Life in a deal valued at almost 30 billion JPY (193 million USD).
Vietnam court rejects Coca-Cola tax appeal, $33mil. still due
Ho Chi Minh City court rejects Coca-Cola's lawsuit, upholding tax agency’s decision to collect over $33 million in unpaid taxes and penalties.
Foreign suppliers pay 328 million USD in taxes in first nine months
Among foreign suppliers, 176 entities had registered, declared and paid taxes through the portal by the end of September 2025. Major names include Meta, Google, Netflix and TikTok.
Hanoi maintains strong appeal for foreign investors
Despite global challenges and COVID-19 impacts, Hanoi has remained a strong FDI magnet during 2020–2025, affirming its role as a key growth hub in Vietnam.
Vietnam warned not to bend over backwards for foreign investors
As Lotte hesitates on a key Ho Chi Minh City project, experts urge caution in offering special treatment to foreign firms.
Vietnam becomes Marvell's third-largest R&D centre globally
US-based Marvell Technology Inc. on September 30 officially inaugurated three new offices in Vietnam, making the country the group’s third-largest research and development (R&D) hub worldwide, with more than 500 engineers.
Rosatom, PECC2 sign MoU on cooperation in nuclear power plant project
The MoU seeks to coordinate the two sides’ efforts in updating the feasibility study and site documentation for Ninh Thuan 1, which is set to become Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant.
Coca-Cola Vietnam project in Ho Chi Minh City ends after 30 years
The beverage giant closes its HCMC facility but continues operations at its new USD 136 million Tay Ninh plant.
Toyota to drive expansion of green vehicle production in Vietnam
Over the past 30 years, Toyota has produced more than 700,000 vehicles domestically, sold over 1 million cars in Vietnam, and exported vehicles worth more than 1 billion USD.
Ericsson: Vietnam’s digital economy can leap forward with 5G
Ericsson’s president in Vietnam sees 5G as a key driver of transformation across the country’s core sectors.
Ministry stresses Vietnam’s commitment to foreign investors at London conference
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance held an investment promotion conference in London on September 16, underscoring the country’s strong commitment to deepening economic and financial ties with the UK.
Foreign investors eye Vietnam’s property market through M&A
Vietnam’s real estate sector is increasingly attracting foreign investors through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with cooperative and “friendly” deals emerging as the prevailing trend.
