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Matters of productivity
As Vietnam seeks new growth models, it must also improve how traditional models are used so that growth is based on quality rather than quality.
Vietnam Today
Politburo sets out new approach to Vietnam’s regional development
Against the backdrop of administrative-unit reorganization and the implementation of a two-tier local government model, a new Resolution of the Politburo calls for strong innovation in development and growth models, with Party committees, Party organizations and authorities at all levels tasked with creating, leading, unlocking and mobilizing all available resources.
Digital Biz
Vietnam’s digital technology industry revenue rises 36% in August
Total revenue of the digital technology industry estimated at $25.8 billion in the month.
Tourism is expected to contribute 10-12 percent of GDP by 2030
Under a new resolution of the Politburo, Vietnam targets 45-50 million international visitors and 160 million domestic tourists by 2030.
Integrated framework in HR management
The actual use of technology in HR management has a greater bearing on attraction, retention, and monitoring of employees than the technology itself.
Restoring balance in international trade
A number of proposals have been made to help Vietnamese exporters make it through testing global conditions and bridge the country’s trade deficit in the second half of 2026.
Gov't requires drastic reduction of administrative procedures
The Government’s new resolution targets to innovate the reform of administrative procedures in a comprehensive and substantive manner, drastically improve the business investment climate, sharpen national competitiveness, and spur economic growth through 2030.
New policies take effect from September 2026
Among new policies is a decree regulating penalties for violations involving foreign workers in Vietnam.
Quality the selling point
A recent e-commerce report found that four platforms continue to dominate the market, while revenue growth is outstripping volume growth.