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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.
2024 car sales top 340,100
The car sales up 12.6% against 2023.
Vietjet seeks to offer SpaceX internet on flights
SpaceX leaders stated that the Starlink service can provide internet access virtually anywhere on earth.
Bac Ninh debates support for businesses displaced by pollution
These efforts aim to ensure environmental protection in the industrial and handicraft development sectors, comply with urban regulations, and meet future development needs.
Samsung Vietnam eyes $34.7 bln revenue in 2025, a 10% jump from 2024
The projected growth for 2025 hinges on Samsung Vietnam's production expansion project, which has a total investment of $1.8 billion.
Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines boost cooperation
The two national airlines signing a MoU on January 9, agreeing to promote cooperation in technical services, cargo transport and human resources training.
Economic growth Scenarios for 2025 suggested
With solid economic and social indicators posted in 2024, Vietnam stands ready for a breakthrough 2025.