Investment

Appreciating Vietnam’s active and pioneering engagement in security, political affairs, sustainable development and a just energy transition, Secretary-General Guterres expressed his hope that Vietnam will continue to play a strong role in the world’s transformation, contribute to efforts to address climate change under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and promote emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Without mastering core technology and research and development, strong corporate brands will eventually fade while weak ones remain trapped at the bottom of global value chains, experts warned at a recent brand strategy forum in Hanoi.

The bank has revised up its growth projections for Vietnam, citing strong first-half economic performance, but warned that climbing inflation and banking credit dependencies are narrowing policy space.

FDI accounting for over $4.27 billion, up 62.2% year-on-year.

By August 31, only 38% of public capital allocated for transport projects in 2026 had been disbursed, below the nationwide average of nearly 50%.

The fund management industry has maintained strong growth over the past decade.