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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.
Small Modular Reactors: Strategic Solutions for Vietnam's Energy Security
The "Small Modular Reactors: Strategic Solutions for Vietnam's Energy Security" conference held on May 11 in Hanoi brought together global nuclear leaders and top Vietnamese corporations to forge a sustainable roadmap for the nation's clean energy transition.
Transnational gambling and money laundering network worth $86 mln dismantled
According to Ha Tinh Police in central Vietnam, the ring operated under a strictly hierarchical model, consisting of one primary partner and over 1,000 first- and second-tier agents nationwide.
Ha Tinh approves establishment of new industrial cluster
The central province's Lac Thien Industrial Cluster covering 30ha with a total investment of more than VND267 billion ($10.3 million).
Thanh Son airport master plan in Khanh Hoa province approved
The airport is expected to meet ICAO 4C standards and handle around 3 million passengers per year.
Vietnam M&A Association launched
The Vietnam Mergers & Acquisitions Association expected to become a strategic platform linking businesses, investors, financial institutions and advisory firms while helping standardize and professionalize Vietnam’s growing M&A market.
Vietnam's major advantage in technology race
Professor Augustine Ha Ton Vinh, Head of the Executive Education and Corporate Training Program at California Miramar University (CMU) in Vietnam, tells Huyen Thuong about Vietnam’s national aspirations which are seen as a major advantage in the technology race.