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Thanh Nam Group moves into coffee export market

The acquisition expands the group’s business portfolio and marks a strategic transformation towards multi-industry development, alongside its core sectors of steel, solar energy, real estate, and resort and hospitality services. Thanh Nam completed the share transfer on March 3, acquiring a 98.3 per cent ownership stake in Vietnam Coffee Export JSC (Via Coffee). The deal […]

Vietnamese businesses face checkout inefficiencies in e-commerce

Asia now contributes 62.6 per cent to global e-commerce growth, according to Nielsen IQ, cementing the region’s role as the world’s primary engine of digital trade. However, financial services platform Payoneer’s latest research highlights a striking paradox: as businesses scale online, more revenue is being lost at checkout before transactions are completed. Across Asia-Pacific, businesses […]

Vietnam’s auto sector to benefit from Hyundai, KOICA training deal

On April 24, the group signed an MoU with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), pooling technical expertise, curriculum resources, and training infrastructure to equip Vietnam with the necessary human capital. Sung Kim, president and head of Strategic Planning Division at Hyundai Motor Group, said, “Vietnam’s automotive […]

Vingroup set for $350 million international bond issuance

The bonds, filed on April 9, are unsecured, non-convertible, and non-warrant-linked instruments denominated in US dollars, constituting a direct payment obligation of the issuer. They carry an option allowing holders to receive shares in Vinpearl JSC, which is owned by Vingroup. The offering comprises a maximum of 1,750 bonds at a par value of $200,000 […]

VIMC sets $887m revenue target for 2026, invests in Can Gio Port

The targets were announced at the group’s shareholders’ meeting on April 15, where it also projected before-tax profit of VND3.24 trillion ($129.6 million) – equal to the 2025 figure – and after-tax profit of VND2.58 trillion ($103.2 million), a slight decrease of 2 per cent. Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) aims to maintain stable growth across […]

Swiss-funded GEVA programme boosts Vietnam’s green agricultural exports

The Green Export Incubation and Acceleration Programme through Voluntary Sustainability Standards (GEVA) held its closing conference on April 5. Funded by the Swiss government and co-managed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency, the initiative was implemented by KisStartup JSC. The event was attended by representatives from the Trade Promotion […]

First-quarter growth hits record high despite global volatility

According to Dragon Capital, Vietnam’s growth momentum strengthened in March following Lunar New Year normalisation, reinforcing confidence that the expansion remained firmly intact through the first quarter of 2026. GDP grew 7.8 per cent on-year in the first quarter, with industry and construction rising 8.9 per cent and services 8.2 per cent, highlighting that growth […]

FPT and CAC Holdings announce new joint venture in Japan

FPT Corporation and CAC Holdings – one of Japan’s leading IT service providers – has recently announced a joint venture (JV) to establish UPSTRIDE JSC focusing on building, operating, and monitoring IT infrastructure, as well as deploying and developing technology products. The collaboration is expected to leverage the combined strengths in technology, expert workforce, product-service […]

Vietnam’s growth resilient amid global challenges

The Asian Development Outlook April 2026, Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s flagship annual economic publication, maintains a positive outlook for Vietnam over the near term. Strong exports ahead of the US reciprocal tariff adjustments, expansionary policies, and sustained investment supported the country’s solid economic growth last year. However, evolving US trade measures, conflict in the Middle […]

Qualcomm names 28 startups for 2026 Vietnam Innovation Challenge

On April 6, Qualcomm Technologies announced the selected teams to take part in the 2026 Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC), which specialise in sectors including smart cities, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and drones, healthcare, and agritech. Participants will undergo an initial three-month incubation period. 15 of the 28 startups will advance to a […]