Vietnam sets up asset management company

20/09/2026
00:44

Vietnam’s Government has issued a decree establishing the Asset Management Company for credit institutions as a wholly state-owned company. This is to help tackle bad debts in the banking sector.

Vietnam sets up asset management company

Vietnam sets up asset management company

Economy 00:44

Vietnam’s Government has issued a decree establishing the Asset Management Company for credit institutions as a wholly state-owned company. This is to help tackle bad debts in the banking sector.

Expanding investment in Northwestern Cambodia

Expanding investment in Northwestern Cambodia

Economy 02:46

Northwestern Cambodia offers great potential for Vietnamese businesses, particularly in agriculture, processing, trade, and logistics. Businesses from both countries are seeking to tap into this opportunity through closer investment and trade links, following the 2026 Vietnam–Cambodia Investment Promotion Forum held in Battambang Province.

Ride-hailing drivers to keep 92% under new Indonesian rule

Ride-hailing drivers to keep 92% under new Indonesian rule

Economy 03:03

The Indonesian government has capped commissions charged by ride-hailing platforms at 8% for motorcycle passenger services, allowing drivers to retain at least 92% of fare revenue. The policy was designed to improve driver livelihoods. But some of the drivers we spoke to say the numbers on paper have yet to translate into higher take-home earnings.

Energy security: A foundation for a new era

Energy security: A foundation for a new era

Economy 03:04

To meet surging power demand and lower emissions, Vietnam is prioritizing long-term energy security under Resolution No. 70. By reviving its nuclear power project in Khanh Hoa alongside renewable energy expansion, the nation aims to secure a stable baseload supply for sustainable future growth.

Vietnamese content creators shape digital economy

Vietnamese content creators shape digital economy

Economy 02:50

Content creation is becoming an increasingly important part of Vietnam’s digital economy. As creators build communities around their content, their influence is also opening new ways for businesses to connect with consumers, and creating new forms of value in the digital space.

Vietnam to join emerging market universe

Vietnam to join emerging market universe

Economy

Vietnam is about to enter a new league in global capital markets. After being placed on FTSE Russell’s watch list in 2018, Vietnam was announced for an upgrade from Frontier to Secondary Emerging Market status in 2025, following years of reforms and preparation.