VIR(Vietnam Investment Review)

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam has joined a new network of Canadian business chambers across the Indo-Pacific region. On April 16, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham) Vietnam signed a virtual MoU with 20 other chambers and business associations to form the Canadian Chambers of the Indo-Pacific (CCIP). The ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and other invited guests.

The 2026 Vietnam National Branding Forum, held in Hanoi on April 16, offered a comprehensive overview of the country's branding journey while identifying key impediments and strategic directions towards 2035, with a vision to 2045.

The event took place at the Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing on April 16 in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Giang, along with senior government officials and representatives of leading enterprises from both countries. The event was held during the state visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to China. Driven by its vision to become a multinational aviation group, Vietjet is expanding its international flight network and investing in a modern fleet.

A US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) delegation led by Penny Burtt, president of Boeing Southeast Asia, held talks with representatives of the Ministry of Construction (MoC) on April 16. The mission included leading investors such as FedEx, Atlas Air Worldwide, and UPS. She stated that the US business community is eager for the MoC to share information and discuss ways to support Vietnam in its new development phase, with a focus on boosting innovation-based growth.

Under Decision No.19/2026/QD-UBND issued on April 11 and effective from April 25, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee will allow rentals, such as on Airbnb, in accordance with the type of apartment and its intended use as approved by relevant authorities, as stipulated under Circular No.05/2024/TT-BXD of the Ministry of Construction.

The meeting, held on April 16, underscored the company's role in the global supply chain amid surging demand for strategic metals driven by AI and semiconductor expansion. The rapid advancement of AI is ushering in a new growth cycle for high-tech materials, particularly tungsten – an essential input for advanced manufacturing.

The green development strategy was presented to shareholders during the bank's annual general meeting on April 15. By the end of 2025, OCB's green credit portfolio had climbed to more than $840 million, a rise of over 10 per cent from 2024, representing 10.7 per cent of total credit. Renewable energy remains the primary focus, accounting for 49.5 per cent of the green portfolio.

Gerald Toledano, global head of Custom Solutions & Alternatives at FTSE Russell (fourth from right) and SSC chairwoman Vu Thi Chan Phuong (fifth from right). Photo: SSC The meeting took place on April 15, following FTSE Russell’s March interim review, which confirmed progress towards upgrading Vietnam to Secondary Emerging Market status.

The Secure Digital Future for SMEs forum brought together around 200 representatives from government agencies, industry experts, business communities, professional associations and international partners to discuss practical solutions for strengthening digital security capacity among small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Photo: tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn The facility marks the first offshore institutional financing raised by a Vietnam-incorporated TechCoop entity, and highlights the growing strength and scalability of TechCoop agricultural supply chain platform across Vietnam.