News Vietnam: R&I Upgrades Vietnam's Credit Rating to BBB-: Expectations for Economic Growth Rise with First Investment-Grade Status
On October 9, 2026, news was announced that significantly changes the international assessment of the Vietnamese economy. Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), a Japanese credit rating agency, upgraded Vietnam's foreign currency issuer rating from "BB+" to "BBB-" by one notch. The r
News Vietnam: FULRO and ‘A War of Their Own’ in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
In 1967, during the Vietnam War, William Chickering commanded a Mike Force battalion of Montagnards, highland tribesmen who were also members of a secret army, FULRO, the Front unifié de lutte des ...
News Vietnam: Pushing Vietnam’s shrimp industry toward sustainability
MEKONG DELTA, Vietnam — Shrimp farmer Nguyen Manh Hung lost his entire farm to erosion in 2016 after a series of ravaging droughts and floods. He and his family had relied on their land for over 27 years, and with three children to feed, the loss came as a tremendous blow. “[First], the land turned […]
News Vietnam: AGIBOT Partners with Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) to Advance Embodied AI Industry and Talent Ecosystem
On the occasion of Vietnam National Innovation Day (October 1) and Vietnam Encouragement of Learning Day (October 2), The 1st Vietnam Embodied AI Conference (AGIBOT Partner Conference) was held on October 2 in Hanoi. The conference was co-hosted by NIC, AGIBOT, and its Vietnamese partners ECOLIV and Great Education, attracting over 550 participants, including representatives from government agencies such as NIC, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education and Training, and
News Vietnam: Vietnam Economy & Stock Market Highlights [October 1 / Morning Edition]
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News Vietnam: Fundiin Partners with CIMB Bank Vietnam, Empowering the Next Wave of Financial Inclusion
In early 2025, Fundiin – Vietnam's leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform has officially joined forces with CIMB Bank Vietnam, one of ASEAN's top banking institutions, to revolutionize access to credit for Vietnamese consumers.
News Vietnam: Vietnam, France boost economic and financial cooperation
Vietnamese Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan has met with his French counterpart, Roland Lescure, to discuss ways to deepen economic and financial cooperation between the two countries.
News Vietnam: Bank deposits overtake credit growth in late August
Vietnamese đồng deposits at banks grew faster than credit by late August, reversing a trend seen earlier this year and easing some short-term liquidity pressure, although banks continue to face high funding costs amid strong demand for loans.
News Vietnam: Vietnam dong interest rates may have reached a peak
Liquidity in Vietnam's banking system is showing signs of a positive turnaround as deposit growth has overtaken credit growth. While this is not enough to herald a new rate-cutting cycle, some analysts say dong interest rates may have reached a peak.
News Vietnam: Foreign Investment In Vietnam: Easy To Enter; But A Challenge To Exit.
Foreign Investment In Vietnam: Easy To Enter; But A Challenge To Exit. Explore Vietnam’s FDI landscape: how recent legal reforms streamline market entry for foreign investors, while dissolution and exit processes remain complex.
News Vietnam: Wistron to invest extra $59 mln in Vietnam for server expansion
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron Corp. has approved an additional investment of up to $59.1 million in its wholly-owned Vietnam subsidiary as it prepares to expand its server business.
News Vietnam: Vietnam: From the Factory Floor to a Fintech Future
The following showcases the 2026 developments of fintech and wider digital of the Southeast nation of Vietnam.
News Vietnam: Why Vietnam’s State-Owned Electric Utility EVN is in Financial Trouble
A view of the EVN Twin Tower in Hanoi, Vietnam. Credit: Flickr/Mike W. Vietnam Electricity (known as EVN) is Vietnam’s state-owned electric utility and provides the majority of power to residential, ...
News Vietnam: Top 15 Ethereum Competitors and Alternatives in 2024
In this article, we will discuss the top 15 Ethereum competitors and alternatives in 2024. If you want to skip our analysis about some of the key players in the cryptocurrency market, you can proceed to the section highlighting the Top 5 Ethereum Competitors and Alternatives in 2024. The Global Cryptocurrency Market and a Comparison […]
News Vietnam: Vietnam Crypto Miners Complain About Losses From Ethereum’s Merge
Miners in Vietnam have expressed grievances over the loss of business following Ethereum’s transition to a consensus mechanism that does not require the energy-intensive computing they were providing.
News Vietnam: Vietnam says bitcoin transactions are illegal
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam’s communist government said trading in bitcoin and other electronic currencies is illegal, and warned its citizens not to use or invest in them. A central bank statement ...
News Vietnam: Vietnam Moves to Build Safer Crypto Market
Vietnam is piloting a regulated crypto asset market and adding crypto to its anti-money laundering law, aiming to open a new funding channel while protecting investors.
News Vietnam: Vietnam Insurance Industry Governance, Risk and Compliance Analysis Report 2024
Dublin, Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Vietnam Insurance Industry - Governance, Risk and Compliance" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The report provides detailed analysis of the insurance regulations for life, property, motor, liability, personal accident and health, and marine, aviation and transit insurance. The report specifies various requirements for the establishment and operation of insurance and reinsurance companies and intermediaries. The report bring
