Expert opinions

In September 2025, Imexpharm’s profit before tax surged by 101 per cent, while EBITDA increased by 48 per cent.

UOB’s Heng Koon How expects a firmer VND and steady ASEAN growth in 2026, with gold gaining favour as central banks navigate global uncertainty.

As Vietnam rises as one of ASEAN’s AI frontrunners, the national auditing industry stands at a defining crossroads where technology meets human judgment and...

Regulatory reforms and global integration are set to transform Vietnam’s fund management industry towards greater transparency and sustainability.

Southeast Asian venture capital funds have set sights on Vietnamese startups. Charles Wong, co-founder and managing partner of TNB Aura, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van...

The Real Estate Division of Keppel received the investment registration certificate for Phase 3 of Saigon Centre, the company’s flagship mixed-use development in...

Vietnam’s economic trajectory has been marked by rapid industrialisation, integration, and a steady rise in investment. Salvatore Banco, head for Ho Chi Minh City...

FTSE Russell on October 7 announced that Vietnam will be reclassified from Frontier to Secondary Emerging market status.

Vietnam enters the final quarter of 2025 with an enviable macroeconomic record. GDP expanded by 7.09 per cent in 2024 and accelerated to 7.52 per cent in the first...

The US Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates has sparked widespread debate: is this a reflection of inflation being under control, or a response to...

Vietnam’s real estate market is showing strong signs of recovery, attracting both domestic and international investors across multiple segments, from residential,...

AI and data are fast becoming the lifeblood of the digital economy, where they are no longer just technological tools but strategic imperatives, well-defined...

Vietnam represents a big success story in the sense that its manufacturing sector has undergone a quiet yet dramatic transformation since the global financial crisis,...

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has praised the contributions of advisory teams from securities companies and fund management firms.

Nhung Nguyen, partner at Vilasia Law Firm, writes that despite new laws, the promise of streamlining is colliding with fragmented interpretations.