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Vietnam-South Africa strategic partnership boosts business links

Bui Trung Nghia, vice chairman of VCCI On February 5, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in coordination with South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, held the Vietnam-South Africa Business Networking Meeting, with the participation of representatives from diplomatic missions, trade promotion organisations and business communities from both countries. […]

The generics industry: unlocking new growth drivers

Inside Imexpharm’s EU-GMP–certified pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Photo: Imexpharm In the final days of 2025, Vietnam’s pharmaceutical sector marked a significant milestone as Imexpharm Corporation introduced its first “first generic” antibiotic – a next-generation product manufactured in compliance with EU-GMP standards. First generic drugs are the earliest generic versions of originator medicines, typically entering the market […]

Digital economy takes centre stage in Vietnam’s new growth model

How prepared is Vietnam for digital economy development, and what progress has been made so far? Le Trung Hieu In 2020, the Prime Minister approved a national digital transformation scheme under Decision No.749/QD-TTg. Its objectives are to develop digital government, the digital economy, and digital society, while fostering Vietnamese digital technology enterprises capable of competing […]

Customs reforms strengthen business confidence, support trade growth

At the customs-business dialogue meeting held by the Ministry of Finance in December, Ho Sy Hung, chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), noted that amid ongoing volatility both domestically and globally, the effective implementation of tax and customs policies is viewed by the business community as a critical factor in strengthening […]

Cosmetics rules set for overhaul under draft decree

At a conference held on January 22, the Ministry of Health (MoH) gathered feedback on a draft decree regulating cosmetics management, as part of efforts to modernise oversight and align it with current market realities. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc underscored that cosmetics are essential consumer products which, beyond […]

Vietnam to lead trade growth in ASEAN

According to HSBC’s ASEAN Perspectives 2026 report on January 26, although there are fears over tariffs while the frontloading of export demand is set to pull back, ASEAN’s trade engines will endure. In fact, despite all the noise over tariffs, the region’s exports outperformed in 2025, it said. The finer details suggest that this outperformance […]

Vietnam Airlines seeks aircraft through dry lease

Vietnam Airlines seeks aircraft through dry lease, photo Vietnam Airlines Vietnam Airlines JSC is seeking to acquire aircraft under dry lease arrangements for its operation plan. Aircraft Type: Used A320/A321 Ceo/Neo equipped with P&W engines. Tentative Delivery Schedule: 2026–2027. Preferred Lease Term (priority will be given to shorter lease terms): Option 1 (applicable to A320/A321 […]

Carlsberg Vietnam and Grab encourage responsible enjoyment and safer mobility

The partnership builds on the regional agreement announced by Carlsberg Asia and Grab, translating a shared ambition for safer celebrations in Southeast Asia into meaningful local action. Central to this collaboration is a clear purpose: every celebration should end with a safe journey home. By combining Carlsberg Vietnam’s diverse portfolio with Grab’s extensive mobility ecosystem, […]

WinMart+ chain accelerates expansion into rural areas

At the end of the 2025 fiscal year, WinCommerce (WCM), the operator of the WinMart/WinMart+ chain, announced a report updating business performance, with growth indicators in revenue and points of sale exceeding planned targets. 2025 marked the strongest pace of new store openings since Masan Group took over the retail chain in 2019, signifying a […]

FDI momentum accelerates transformation of Vietnam’s plastics sector

Plastics packaging production, serving a wide range of industries such as electronics, automobiles, construction, healthcare, textiles, and consumer goods, plays a critical role thanks to design flexibility and the ability to optimise costs. Plastics enterprises require capital and financial partners with deep industry understanding to accompany them throughout their transformation However, according to the Ministry […]