Vietnam is targeting a much higher economic growth trajectory over the coming years. Supporting that ambition will require a larger and more diversified pool of capital for infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and private sector expansion. Today, Vietnamβs financial system remains heavily bank led, with bank credit equivalent to around 145% of GDP. That makes the development […]
Summary of H1 2026 results and outlook of Vinamilk JSC (VNM VN) Revenue reached VND34,996bn (+17.9% y/y), with domestic sales rebounding and international sales accelerating further. Domestic sales, making 76% total revenue, increased by 12.5% y/y on both a 3-4% list-price adjustment and a richer mix toward higher-priced products. On a quarterly basis, Q1 sales […]
Canada and Vietnam have officially elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, marking a significant milestone more than five decades after establishing diplomatic relations. The announcement came during Vietnamese leader TΓ΄ LΓ’mβs state visit to Canada and meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The economic backdrop is increasingly important: two-way merchandise trade reached $20.6 billion […]
Summary of H1 2026 results and outlook of Phuoc Hoa Rubber JSC (PHR VN) PHR operates two core business segments: (1) rubber plantation and natural rubber sales, and (2) the conversion of plantation land for IP development. Net profit rose to VND655bn (+3.3x y/y). The IP segment was the main contributor, with earnings increasing to […]
Vietnam has become an increasingly important global manufacturing base. Recent developments suggest that its role is gradually broadening beyond production and assembly toward more advanced activities. The latest signal comes from Apple, which recently launched its first Education Hub in partnership with Hanoi University of Science and Technology, making the country one of four markets […]
Summary of H1 2026 results and outlook of Quang Ngai Sugar JSC (QNS VN) Net revenue rose 16.7% y/y to VND6,052bn. Growth was led by plant-based beverages (45.3% of revenue), with sales up 20.3% y/y, benefiting from the companyβs consistent and proactive efforts to strengthen brand equity and expand into higher-end segments. Sales volume rose […]
Vietnamese consumers spent US$14.4 million on AI applications in H1/2026, nearly doubling from a year earlier. More broadly, 81% of Vietnamese digital users interact with AI tools and features every day, the highest rate in Southeast Asia. So far, much of this adoption has come from individual users. The next stage should come from corporates […]