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January 23, 2026 20:07 E-Paper E-Magazine

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BJC to spend $723 million acquiring MM Mega Market Vietnam

Thai conglomerate Berli Jucker plans to spend $723 million acquiring wholesale retailer MM Mega Market Vietnam through an indirect transaction.

64,000 hectares of sea allocated for offshore wind surveys

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has allocated over 63,800 hectares of sea area in Haiphong and Lam Dong for offshore wind ventures.

Vietnam’s private capital market enters selective recovery phase

Private capital flows in Vietnam are showing signs of recovery, with investors adopting a more disciplined and long-term approach.

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• 14th Party Central Committee unanimously elects To Lam as General Secretary

  The 14th Party Central Committee reached absolute consensus in electing General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee To Lam as General Secretary of the 14th Party Central Committee.

• Worldwide congratulations underscore confidence in Vietnam’s 14th Party Congress

  The congratulatory letters and messages reflect high appreciation for Vietnam’s historic achievements over 40 years of the Doi moi (Renewal) process, while expressing confidence that the Congress’s strategic decisions will continue to steer the country toward prosperity and happiness.

• Political parties, organisations, int’l friends send congratulations to 14th National Party Congress

  Political parties, organisations, and international friends have continuously sent letters and messages of congratulations to the 14th National Party Congress

Shopee and TikTok Shop account for 8 per cent of Vietnam’s retail market

Human-centred governance seen as key to AI development

TECHFEST Vietnam 2025 links startups with policy and capital

Long Thanh International Airport welcomes first Vietnam Airlines test flight

Fitch Ratings upgrades Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt rating to BBB-

The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating on unsecured debt, which remains at BB+. The upgrade followed Fitch’s review under its revised Sovereign Rating Criteria issued in last September, said the Ministry of Finance.

List of newly-elected members of 14th Political Bureau announced

At the closing session of the 14th National Party Congress on January 23 afternoon, Politburo member, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, on behalf of the Congress’s Presidium, reported on the results of the election of the Political Bureau.

List of members of 14th Party Central Committee announced

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam on January 22 afternoon announced the results and approved the list of 200 newly-elected members of the 14th Party Central Committee, including 180 official members and 20 alternate members.

Corporate

CEO Talk Biz Link PR Newswire Media OutReach Newswire Corporate January 22, 2026 | 20:43

Vietnam Airlines seeks aircraft through dry lease

The national carrier issued a procurement notice for aircraft acquisitions under dry lease agreements, seeking to expand capacity and support operational requirements through third-party aircraft ownership. Corporate January 22, 2026 | 20:17

Policy obstacles being addressed in drug licensing and renewal

The Advisory Council for Drug Registration proposes addressing institutional obstacles related to licensing and renewal of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. CEO Talk January 08, 2026 | 11:03

New generation of CEOs and 'Think Big' mindset: thinking ahead to go the distance

The CEO Circle Forum 2026 took place in Hanoi on January 7 under the theme “Think Big, Do It Right”. Biz Link January 22, 2026 | 20:17

Vietnam forecasts rice exports of 7.73 million tonnes in 2026

Vietnam is expected to export around 7.73 million tonnes of rice in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Investing

M&A Outbound Investment Investing in Haiphong Investing January 22, 2026 | 20:20

Nghe An issues criteria for Quynh Lap LNG plant selection

Nghe An People's Committee has issued criteria to serve as the basis for selecting investors for the Quynh Lap LNG power plant. Investing January 22, 2026 | 11:47

Vietnam as a manufacturing hub: why on-the-ground inspection matters

Integration into global supply chains is entering a new phase, where manufacturing capacity must be matched by on-the-ground inspection and quality governance. M&A January 22, 2026 | 20:29

BJC to spend $723 million acquiring MM Mega Market Vietnam

Thai conglomerate Berli Jucker plans to spend $723 million acquiring wholesale retailer MM Mega Market Vietnam through an indirect transaction. Outbound Investment January 12, 2026 | 14:02

Vietnam’s outbound investment surges as foreign inflows remain resilient

Vietnam’s outbound investment including new and additional capital hit $1.36 billion in 2025.

Your Consultant

KPMG PwC Indochine Counsel Vilasia Your Consultant January 23, 2026 | 09:19

French Communist Party highlights 14th National Party Congress as strategic milestone

The PCF highly values these accomplishments, describing them as “truly exemplary and heroic”, and looks forward to the CPV entering a new stage of socio-economic development as it moves towards the centenary milestones of the Party’s founding and the nation’s establishment. Your Consultant January 22, 2026 | 11:08

Leaders must rediscover discipline of engagement

Datuk Seri Vijay Eswaran, founder and executive chairman of Hong Kong-based multinational QI Group, told VIR’s Nguyen Huong why trust and compassion are redefining sustainable growth in a fragmented global economy. KPMG December 08, 2025 | 10:05

Opportunities reshaped by disciplined capital aspects

Across Southeast Asia, dealmaking remained relatively subdued for much of 2025, as tighter financial conditions, valuation gaps, regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical risks tempered investor sentiment. PwC December 29, 2025 | 10:29

Standing out in the Chinese outbound investment wave

As shifting trade regimes and supply chain realignments accelerate Chinese companies’ push to go global, Southeast Asia has emerged as the region’s foremost investment destination. In an interview with VIR’s Hazy Tran, Angela Yang, partner at PwC Vietnam, revealed how Chinese enterprises plan overseas expansion within the next few years. Indochine Counsel January 22, 2026 | 10:00

IP alterations shape asset strategies for local investors

An amended intellectual property law, effective from April 1, reflects a forward-looking effort to harmonise with global trends. In the coming period, sub-law regulations are expected to play a pivotal role in clarifying the scope and application of certain new provisions, particularly those relating to AI and data mining

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Opinion Chairman Pham Hong Diep

Shinec pioneers green, digital, and circular IPs in Vietnam

Yap Kwong Weng CEO of Vietnam SuperPort

Vietnam SuperPort: Exploring new terrain in green logistics