[VOVWORLD] - Swedish companies are reinforcing their long-term commitment to Vietnam, driven by strong economic growth, an improving business environment, and expanding opportunities in green transition.

[VOVWORLD] - Following a period of tight control over real estate lending, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has selectively loosened credit restrictions for social housing projects, industrial parks, and export processing zones. The move sends a clear signal that capital will be channeled toward sectors that generate broader economic value, support social welfare, and strengthen national production capacity.

[VOVWORLD] - Amid the restructuring of global supply chains and rapid technological change, Vietnam is shifting toward attracting next-generation foreign direct investment (FDI). The transition is opening up major opportunities while also placing new demands on how Vietnam attracts, manages, and maximizes foreign capital for domestic businesses.

[VOVWORLD] - In its new development phase, Vietnam is seeking not only larger inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) but also higher-quality capital that can drive innovation and technology transfer. Building an effective partnership ecosystem between foreign-invested and domestic enterprises is now seen as key to achieving rapid and sustainable growth.

[VOVWORLD] - As demand for development capital rises, Vietnam’s leading private corporations are stepping up international bond issuance. Beyond providing an additional funding channel, the mobilization of foreign capital also serves as a “litmus test” of Vietnam’s reputation, governance capacity, and level of integration into global financial markets.

[VOVWORLD] - As Vietnam accelerates innovation, science and technology, and digital transformation, the role of private capital in fueling strategic technology sectors has never been more critical. This year, the nation’s premier investment platform, Vietnam Innovations and Private Capital Summit  (VIPC Summit), undergoes a significant transformation. We speak with Max Ferdinand Scheichenost, a founding member of the Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA), about why the upcoming VIPC Summit 2026.

[VOVWORLD] - Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has announced an upgrade of the local currency and foreign currency long-term deposit and issuer ratings for Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB; HoSE: MBB) from Ba3 to Ba2, aligning with Vietnam’s sovereign rating (Ba2 positive). The outlook remains "Stable."

[VOVWORLD] - The resolution on socio-economic development until 2030, approved by the National Assembly last month, assigns growth targets to individual localities. This represents a paradigm shift in macroeconomic governance, designed to bolster proactivity, accountability, and provide momentum for Vietnam’s economic growth poles.

[VOVWORLD] - Da Nang city began construction of the Lien Chieu container port complex on April 25. The 2 billion USD project is expected to become a logistics gateway to the world from Vietnam’s central region. 

[VOVWORLD] - 2026 marks the first year of the 5-year socio-economic development plan until 2030, which targets high growth and requires an ever-increasing electricity supply. With demand surging, particularly during heatwaves, efficient and cost-effective energy use has become a top priority. Rooftop solar power (RSP) is emerging as a way out to strengthen national energy security.