VET Exclusive
Converting value of forests into capital
The forestry sector is increasingly well-positioned to profit handsomely from turning the carbon value of forests into financial resources.
Banking & Finance
Vietnam records $122.2bln in crypto asset activity, ranking fourth in CSAO
Market growth driven mainly by peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions and cross-border flows.
Property
Government mandates priority lanes for social and rental housing project approvals
According to the targets set by the Government, from 2026 to 2030, the country will develop over 700,000 social housing units and nearly 200,000 rental units to increase the supply of affordable housing, meeting the significant demand for housing among workers.
Hai Phong reallocates over 6.2 ha of land for Van To Industrial Cluster
The project is geared toward developing modern, synchronized infrastructure to attract supporting industries, mechanical engineering and manufacturing, high-tech sectors, and eco-friendly production.
Bac Ninh breaks ground on $30 mln social housing project
The total gross floor area (GFA) spans roughly 59,492 sq.m, designed to accommodate around 490 apartments ranging from 25 to 77sq.m.
PM orders acceleration of key transport projects
By August 31, only 38% of public capital allocated for transport projects in 2026 had been disbursed, below the nationwide average of nearly 50%.
Quang Tri promotes logistics development at Lao Bao International Border Gate
The central province is preparing detailed zoning plan for the area surrounding the border gate, which is expected to create additional room for logistics infrastructure.
Hai Phong accelerates land valuation for 42 projects, expected to collect $545 mln
As planned, in the last six months of 2026, authorities and localities of the northern port city are tasked with determining land prices for 42 projects (39 land allocation projects and 3 land auction projects), with total expected revenue from land-use fees amounting to nearly $545 milion.
FTSE Russell is committed to being a long-term partner of Vietnam
The upgrade of Vietnam's estock market from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market according to FTSE Russell's classification, will officially take effect on September 21, 2026.