Vietnam’s fast-food industry expands 13% as chains pivot beyond major cities, KFC leads growth

Vietnam’s fast-food industry expands 13% as chains pivot beyond major cities, KFC leads growth

Vietnam’s fast-food sector is experiencing a robust post-pandemic revival, with the total number of outlets nationwide projected to grow to 1,156 in 2026, up from 1,022 last year, or 13%, according to a recent market report by research firm Q&Me.

Former Vietnamese health minister sentenced to 6 years in prison over hospital project losses

Former Vietnamese health minister sentenced to 6 years in prison over hospital project losses

PVFCCo expands agricultural cooperation in Laos

PVFCCo expands agricultural cooperation in Laos

As Vietnam and Laos continue to strengthen bilateral ties, agricultural cooperation between the two countries is expanding, with Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo or Phu My) seeking to reinforce the position of Vietnamese fertilizer products in supporting Lao farmers to improve productivity and develop modern agriculture.

Why Vietnam chose a single nationwide textbook series for schools

Why Vietnam chose a single nationwide textbook series for schools

Vietnam's wealth management market offers hundreds of billions of US dollars in growth potential

Vietnam's wealth management market offers hundreds of billions of US dollars in growth potential

As Vietnam’s middle class expands rapidly and demand for wealth accumulation rises, the country’s wealth management market is entering a strong growth phase, with potential to reach hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars in the coming years.

Vietnam stocks to offer opportunities across sectors in H2

Vietnam stocks to offer opportunities across sectors in H2

The stock market: Bottom-up

The stock market: Bottom-up

Foreign investors sold $9 billion worth of Vietnamese stocks over the last two years but will likely deploy some money back into the market given the imminent FTSE upgrade to EM status, write VinaCapital's chief economist Michael Kokalari and senior economist Thai Viet Trinh.

Vietnam stocks to offer opportunities across sectors in H2

Vietnam stocks to offer opportunities across sectors in H2

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand's GDP grew by 2.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a full-year growth of 2.4%, beating expectations, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

Thailand revises up 2026 growth outlook

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