Business

The award recognized the central city for its digital data-driven leadership and governance platform, developed from its Intelligent Operations Center (IOC), which was first launched in 2023.

At a meeting in Hanoi on October 14 with the First Mayor and President of the Senate of Hamburg (Germany), PM Le Minh Hung suggests making the maritime economy and seaport development priority areas in Vietnam-Germany cooperation.

The positive forecast was based on the economy's recent postive performance.

While EuroCham’s Business Confidence Index remains strong at 78.3 points, its Q3 report reveals a stark analytical focus on the cumulative burden of everyday compliance, with businesses navigating an average of eight operational hurdles.

According to the Global Innovation Index 2026, Vietnam’s national innovation ecosystem ranked 43rd out of 139 economies, up one spot from 2025.

The development of Vietnam’s green bond market has failed to keep pace with the introduction of various policies in support of green finance.