Vingroup’s VinSpeed has secured approval for a USD 3.9B private-led high-speed rail line, reducing Bến Thành-Cần Giờ travel to 20 minutes, alongside accelerating metro and freight projects across Vietnam.

Vietnam is set to have 33 airports by 2030, supporting up to 300 million passengers annually. This comes as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, and others expand their fleet and route network all to be supported by infrastructure like the upcoming Long Thanh Airport and new Tan Son Nhat Terminal 3.

VinGroup (HOSE: VIC) will issue up to 1625 bonds at $200,000 par value each, totalling $325M. Investors may have the option to receive shares of Vinpearl JSC (a VinGroup subsidiary) instead of cash. Vingroup's semi-2025 report shows total financial debt of VND 279 trillion (US$10.6B) - about 1.7x its equity.

FTSE Russell has officially upgraded Vietnam from a Frontier Market to a Secondary Emerging Market, effective September 21, 2026. This marks one of the strongest validations yet of Vietnam's economic reforms and capital market progress. The reclassification places Vietnam alongside major economies like China and India, drawing the attention of global investors and index funds alike. Overall, it represents a pivotal milestone in Vietnam's 25-year journey toward deeper internat

Since Doi Moi reforms, Vietnam has gone from one of the world’s poorest nations to a dynamic middle-income economy in just decades. With a FTSE Russell upgrade to emerging market status on the horizon, the country is set for more big changes.