Corporate Leaders in Vietnam Highlight Media's Role in Shaping Investment Climate

HANOI – On the 101st anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day on June 21, prominent business leaders have underscored the vital function of the economic press in fostering a transparent and stable investment environment. Executives from consulting, legal, and real estate sectors noted that specialised journalism serves as a critical bridge between the business community and government, helping to articulate market dynamics and inform effective policymaking.

Leong Boon Hoe, CEO, Arcadia Consulting Vietnam

From our operational experience in Vietnam, economic journalism occupies a crucial position at the nexus of policy, business confidence, and market understanding. For businesses like ours, market conditions are not determined solely by transactions or investment appetite. They are also shaped by the clarity with which investors comprehend policy direction, the quality of infrastructure planning, the nature of the regulatory environment, and the country's longer-term ambitions. Quality economic journalism synthesises these elements in a manner that is factual, balanced, and useful, fostering an environment conducive for businesses to operate, plan, and thrive.

It also provides a constructive conduit for businesses to communicate on-the-ground realities. The private sector often detects early signals related to investor sentiment, operational bottlenecks, shifts in demand, or areas where policy implementation could be enhanced. When reported responsibly, these insights can assist government agencies in better understanding market conditions without the dialogue becoming adversarial. Economic journalism plays an intersectional role, facilitating communication from government to business and from business to government.

As Vietnam progresses to its next stage of development, we hope the press will continue to fulfill this bridging role with independence, depth, and a strong sense of responsibility. Vietnam is garnering significant international attention, which brings a corresponding need for clearer information, more thoughtful analysis, and a more mature conversation between the public and private sectors.

Arcadia Consulting values journalism that moves beyond simply promoting optimism. We seek reporting that helps explain why confidence is justified, identifies where challenges persist, and clarifies what actions are necessary for Vietnam to continue attracting long-term, high-quality capital.

Vlad Savin, Partner, Acclime Vietnam

On the occasion of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day, Acclime extends its appreciation for the consistent role that the economic press, particularly Vietnam Investment Review, plays in supporting the business and investment community. Our experience working closely with investors and companies on the ground shows that economic journalism serves a practical and wide-ranging function. It extends beyond reporting on policies to reflect how the market is evolving across industries, how businesses operate in practice, and how investment trends are materialising.

This broader perspective is essential for many investors, particularly those new to the Vietnamese market. It helps them understand not only regulatory direction but also sectoral performance, corporate adaptation strategies, and emerging opportunities. In this context, credible media outlets play a significant role in connecting policy directives with real market dynamics, contributing to a clearer and more transparent investment environment.

Vietnam Investment Review has maintained a strong position in this regard. Its coverage combines timely updates with deeper analysis, integrating perspectives from businesses, advisors, and policymakers. For Acclime, this provides a practical platform where technical insights and on-the-ground observations can be shared in a way that is relevant to both investors and state management agencies. Over time, this exchange has helped improve mutual understanding among stakeholders and supported more informed discussions around market development and regulatory refinement.

Vietnam’s growth is increasingly powered by higher-value manufacturing, digitalisation, and sustainability requirements, making the role of economic journalism even more critical. Beyond reporting trends, there is a growing need for grounded insight into how supply chains are evolving, how investment decisions are shifting, and how businesses are responding to both global and domestic changes.

Looking ahead, we believe VIR can continue to strengthen its role as a reliable reference point by maintaining its focus on accuracy, balanced perspectives, and practical insights from across the market. Its ability to reflect both on-the-ground activities and the broader economic trajectory will remain essential for the business community and policymakers alike. At Acclime, we value our ongoing collaboration and look forward to contributing further to the shared objective of supporting a transparent and well-informed investment environment in Vietnam.

Cao Minh Chuyen, Japan Small and Medium Enterprise Development JSC

The media plays an important role in bridging the gap between the day-to-day realities faced by businesses and the policymaking and regulatory processes of government authorities. In production and business activities, especially within the industrial real estate sector, enterprises are constantly influenced by a wide array of factors. These include market fluctuations, rising input costs, investment procedures, infrastructure requirements, labour availability, environmental regulations, and shifts in global supply chains. If these issues are viewed solely from a regulatory perspective or through aggregated data, they may not fully capture the challenges, pressures, and expectations experienced by businesses on the ground.

Economic journalism serves as a valuable channel for conveying the pulse of the market. It helps reflect the realities of business operations, capture signals from the corporate community, and communicate legitimate recommendations to policymakers and relevant authorities. A well-researched, objective, and responsible article not only provides businesses with a voice but also offers practical insights that can help ensure policies are more closely aligned with development needs.

For projects such as ours at JSC, the media also plays a key role in disseminating information about the investment environment, infrastructure development, and strategies to attract high-tech, advanced, and environmentally friendly industries. In doing so, it helps localities enhance their competitiveness in attracting investment.

As Vietnam enters a new phase of development with a greater emphasis on green growth, digital transformation, the quality of foreign direct investment inflows, and green development, we hope that the media will continue to serve as a trusted forum for businesses. The press should maintain its focus on substantive market issues, provide multidimensional perspectives and in-depth analysis, while also highlighting successful business models, sustainable industrial parks, and enterprises that make meaningful contributions to society.