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For greater impact of public investment on GDP growth
Public investment must be accelerated and efficiency improved if it is to contribute to Vietnam posting double-digit GDP growth in 2026.
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Macro-economic stability remains particularly important
Preserving macro-economic stability takes on particular importance as Vietnam goes about posting double-digit average annual GDP growth in the 2026-2030 period.
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At least 3–5 national materials research centers are to be established by 2028
The target is set by the conclusion of the Politburo on the development of materials industry.
$96mln bridge to be built to connect central Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces
The project is expected to strengthen regional connectivity and support socio-economic development across Vietnam's North Central region.
Vietnam’s industrial production rises 11.4% in first 7 months, a multi-year high
In the seven-month period, the IIP for the manufacturing sector grew by 12.0% (compared to a 10.1% increase in the same period of 2025), contributing 9.3 percentage points to the overall growth.
FV Hospital performs complex robotic esophageal cancer surgery with minimal scarring
Robotic surgery using the da Vinci Xi system enabled surgeons at FV Hospital to successfully remove a complex esophageal tumor, allowing the patient to recover with minimal pain and barely visible scars.
First extraordinary session of 16th National Assembly opens
During the session opened in Hanoi on August 3, lawmakers are scheduled to consider and decide on a series of items, including 15 draft laws, four draft normative resolutions and a range of major issues concerning national development.
Vietnam’s 7-month trade turnover exceeds $659 bln with a trade deficit
The United States remained Vietnam’s largest export market with a turnover of $104.7 billion, while China was its largest source of imports, reaching $138.6 billion.
Financing urban metro development
Ms. Giang My Huong, Director of Capital Projects & Infrastructure at PwC Vietnam, spoke with Phan Linh about designing sustainable financing mechanisms for large-scale metro development programs.