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Opportunities and challenges ahead of Vietnam's economy
The positives in Vietnam’s economic performance in the first four months of 2026 were accompanied by a growing number of constraints.
Society
Hanoi plans to support residents to transit to clean vehicles
Residents will get financial assistance when switching to electric motorbikes under a draft resolution aimed at accelerating the transition from fossil fuel-powered road vehicles to clean energy alternatives.
Banking & Finance
World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) 2026 scheduled for May 19-20
This year’s program will focus on pivotal themes such as cloud-native banking, digital currencies, AI and data-driven personalization of financial services, cybersecurity management, financial inclusion, and the future of customer experience in the banking sector.
Cooperative documents exchanged between Vietnam and Sri Lanka
The event took place as part of the State visit to Sri Lanka by Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam.
Vietnam, India enter a new chapter of future-oriented cooperation
The State visit to India by Vietnam's General Secretary of the Communist Party and President To Lam marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries officially elevated their ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (ECSP).
Tho Chu airport in southern An Giang province to be built
The airport expected to have a designed capacity of about 20,000 passengers per year in the 2021-2030 period.
New opportunities for M&A in renewable energy
Mr. Giles Cooper, Partner at Allens, Hanoi Branch, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy that changes in policy framework will unlock new deal opportunities and structures in renewable energy M&A activities in Vietnam.
Vietnam, Sri Lanka upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership
The agreement was reached by General Secretary and President To Lam and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during their summit meeting in Colombo on May 8.
South Korea's Bithumb partners with SSI Digital to develop digital asset exchange
The partnership coming as Vietnam moves forward with plans to pilot a regulated digital asset market.