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By 2030, Vietnam aims to operationalize three national-level flight test zones across diverse topographical terrains, alongside at least one national R&D and testing center dedicated to UAVs.

Strengthening regional linkages, integrating local competitive advantages into shared value chains, and reinforcing domestic corporate resilience are critical imperatives to drive double-digit economic growth for Northern Vietnam, business leaders and economists emphasized at a high-level forum in Hanoi.

Under a recently-approved plan, the northern port city aims to raise its average per capita residential floor area to approximately 37.17 square meters by 2030.

Faced with persistent structural bottlenecks despite a dramatic surge in business numbers and registered capital, Vietnam’s private sector is now seeing widespread optimism as decisive government interventions foster a more transparent, enabling, and proactive business environment.

Vietnam’s 28 listed banks posted divergent results in a host of categories for the first half of 2026.

A UK financial sector delegation has visited Vietnam and attended a conference on determining how to further move the Vietnam International Financial Center from concept to reality.