VIR(Vietnam Investment Review)

The Vietnam Investment Review, which operates under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, was founded on June 12, 1991.

National, Trade/B2B

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#266238

Vietnam

#11223

News and Media

#614

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Footwear brands make clear unease over elevated tariffs

1 day ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

On April 29, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) submitted a letter to President Donald Trump urging the administration to reconsider the scope and impact of newly proposed retaliatory tariffs on footwear imports.
Implementation plan next for revised PDP8

4 days ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

Under the revised Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), total installed capacity is expected to soar to between 156,000 and 208,000MW by 2030. This aggressive growth is designed to ensure energy security, sustain rapid economic development, and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels. The focus is heavily weighted towards renewables, including significant additions in solar, wind, biomass, waste-to-energy (WtE), and battery storage.
The quiet revolution of the steel sector across Vietnam

1 week ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

In the sweltering heat of a steel mill at Dung Quat Economic Zone in the south-central province of Quang Ngai, molten metal glows like lava, flowing steadily through massive channels towards the rolling lines. Just a decade ago, such scenes were rare outside of state-run facilities. Today, steel flows not only from furnaces, but from the determination of private firms that have redefined the rules of the game.
Delay now on cards for alcohol excise tax

1 week ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

The Ministry of Finance could delay a change in special consumption tax to 2027 and instead introduce a softer roadmap for tax increases on alcohol, aiming to ease business pressure and maintain market stability. Luu Duc Huy, deputy director general of the Department of Tax Policy Oversight under the ministry (MoF), made the comments at a workshop last week on the topic.
Vinexpo Asia to spotlight trends in wines and spirits

1 week ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

With its vibrant consumer base, dynamic markets, and evolving culinary landscape, Vinexpo Asia 2025, which will take place May 27-29 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the wine and spirits industry.
Vinexpo Asia 2025 returns to Singapore, fuelling industry connections

3 weeks ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

The exhibition floor at Vinexpo Asia, where global producers meet Asia-Pacific’s growing demand Held at Marina Bay Sands from May 27-29, the event is expected to welcome over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, and 11,000 professional visitors from across 70 nations. As global consumption patterns shift, Southeast Asia has emerged as a key region for growth.
SABECO targets 8 per cent profit growth in 2025

3 weeks ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

Lester Tan, General Director of SABECO, speaking at the AGM The brewer reported net revenue of VND31.87 trillion (approximately $1.27 billion), a 4.6 per cent increase compared to the previous year, while after-tax profit rose 5.6 per cent to around $179.8 million. These results demonstrate SABECO’s resilience in a challenging environment marked by rising input costs, shifting consumer behaviours, and intensifying competition.
Dual Hanoi trade events to drive momentum for infrastructure growth

3 weeks ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

Delegates cut the ribbon to open Contech Vietnam 2025 and EL Vietnam 2025 in Hanoi. Photo: Nguyen Thu The International Exhibition on Construction, Mining, and Transportation (Contech Vietnam), and the International Exhibition on Electrical Energy and Lighting (EL Vietnam) held their joint opening ceremony at the National Exhibition Construction Centre in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem district on April 22. The dual events will run until April 25.
Thailand’s energy investors hope for issue resolutions

3 weeks ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

Supa Waisayarat, head of the Power and Energy Working Group under the Thai Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ThaiCham), told VIR that despite ongoing engagement, Thai investors remain concerned about the lack of clear outcomes on key issues such as payment resolution and feed-in tariff (FiT) policy.
Public-private partnerships a lever for greener innovation

3 weeks ago | vir.com.vn | Nguyen Thu

The high-level dialogue between government leaders and businesses at the 2025 P4G Vietnam Summit last week, chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, brought together senior officials, global experts, international organisations, and private sector leaders. They recognised that the climate crisis, digital transformation, and resource depletion are converging in ways that demand not only innovation, but deep and long-term collaboration between the public and private sectors.