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.

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

Vietnam has an estimated net outflow of around 300 high-net-worth individuals annually in 2024 and 2025, based on a recent report.

Why are millionaires leaving Vietnam?

Even as the rich move money and citizenship abroad, Vietnam is trying to lure talent back home

TOPSHOT - Men collect debris on a flooded street after Super Typhoon Yagi hit Hai Phong, on September 8, 2024. Super Typhoon Yagi uproots thousands of trees, sweeps ships and boats out to sea and rips roofs off houses in northern Vietnam, after leaving a trail of destruction in southern China and the Philippines. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)

Typhoons and floods batter Vietnam, fuelling investor demand for climate-resilient infrastructure

Industrial zones in the country are vulnerable to the impact of flooding, heat stress and other climate-related disruptions

The bullish sentiment has been evident among local investors, which have driven a 31.6 per cent gain in benchmark VN-Index year to date, well ahead of regional peers

IPO sugar rush sweeps Vietnam as bets on stock market upgrade build

Big brokerage firms are leading the charge on new offerings despite sustained selling by foreign investors