Vietnam: Corporate Governance

Vietnam enters a new phase of state-owned enterprise reform, shifting from high-profile consumer asset sales to strategic infrastructure and energy sector divestments. This transformation requires sophisticated international investors willing to accept minority stakes while the government maintains control through differentiated ownership levels. The success hinges on bridging valuation gaps, strengthening minority shareholder protections, and aligning SOE reforms with Vietnam's broader capital market ambit

Vietnam's upcoming upgrade to FTSE Russell Secondary Emerging Market status represents a pivotal moment in the country's economic development, signaling a new phase...

Yet Vietnam still poses challenges for foreign businesses wanting to invest in the country.