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Vietnam’s macroeconomic outlook has improved, but private investment has yet to follow clearly. A review of listed companies’ financial reports by Manulife Investment Việt Nam found that asset growth has not been matched by similar growth in capital expenditure. Experts cite rising financing costs as one obstacle to further investment.
At a November 11 meeting in Tokyo between Vietnam’s leader and Japanese financial institutions, VPBank’s chairman proposed that VPBank and SMBC study a financial corridor for Vietnamese private businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises, focused on supply chain finance, long-term capital and connections between businesses in the two countries.
Quang Ninh plans to set 40 economic, social and environmental targets for 2027, aiming for higher GRDP growth, state budget revenue and GRDP per capita than in 2026. Proposed targets include a manufacturing share above 15.9% and export growth of 10% to 11%. The city will develop a quarterly growth plan.
On November 10, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc urged Vietnam and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to draw up a five-year investment pipeline and identify projects ready for early implementation. Discussions covered financing for rail, energy and digital infrastructure, as well as credit for private businesses.
