The Business Times
Jamille Tran

Jamille Tran

VIETNAM CORRESPONDENT

Jamille is a correspondent at The Business Times, where she covers Vietnam and broader Asean affairs. She holds a master’s degree in Global Business Journalism from Tsinghua University and previously reported for Bloomberg’s Vietnam bureau.

emailjtran@sph.com.sg
Malaysian property giants, such as Gamuda Land, SP Setia and UOA, are planning integrated developments in Vietnam, capitalising on rapid growth and rising middle class.

Vietnam beckons Malaysia’s property bigwigs with urban boom, reforms and rapid growth

Developers known for large townships and high-rises have ramped up their presence in the fast-growing market since the pandemic

On a year-on-year basis, Vietnam’s total exports and imports for the first 10 months of 2025 are up 16.2% and 18.6%, respectively.

Vietnam emerges as Asean’s top next-gen trade hub on resilient manufacturing, export growth

The government is boosting investment, given ambitious reforms and growth targets for 2026

The Europlast Phu Yen Solar, acquired by SP Group in March 2023, are among SP's four plants impacted by the ongoing tariff and compliance dispute.

Over 20 power giants including SP Group, Mitsubishi press Vietnam over US$13 billion clean energy row

Singapore’s other major energy player, Sembcorp, also has solar assets caught in the dispute

For South-east Asian destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket and Danang, check out Vietnamese low-cost airline VietJet Air.

Vietjet signs billion-dollar deals for 100 Airbus aircraft, 92 Rolls-Royce engines

The new orders come amid strengthening diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the UK

Vietnam's stock market lists about 1,600 stocks, but the total market cap is concentrated in traditional 'old-economy' sectors such as financials and real estate.

Limited market depth, access hurdles could cloud the party for Vietnam market’s FTSE upgrade

A dearth of new listings since the pandemic, apart from a burst among stockbrokers, could further spoil the mood

The first two phases of Saigon Centre have been operational since 1996 and 2016.

Keppel revives S$433.6 million Saigon Centre Phase 3 after decades-long setback

Construction of the project in one of Vietnam’s most sought-after addresses is set to begin in late 2026

Following the phased inclusion starting from Sep 21, 2026, Vietnam will be positioned alongside Asean peers like Indonesia and the Philippines.

Vietnam’s stock market makeover – what investors should know before 2026

The country is set to be reclassified as a secondary emerging market by global index provider FTSE Russell in September 2026

The stock-market capitalisation of around 1,600 listed companies in Vietnam has exceeded US$350 billion, equating to around 73.5% of the country’s GDP in 2024.

Vietnam to be promoted to emerging stock market by FTSE in September 2026

The reclassification is expected in multiple tranches, though details are not yet provided

VinFast's factory in Hai Phong, Vietnam

Vingroup’s 10 trillion dong steel venture to supply materials for rails, EVs, real estate

VinMetal will initially prioritise supplying materials for the conglomerate’s ecosystem

Vietnam is targeting gross domestic product growth of 8.3 per cent to 8.5 per cent this year.

Vietnam achieves over 8% growth in two quarters amid trade challenges

Inflation there is the highest in the region, though it remains manageable and stays below the target range

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