Investment

During a meeting between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on October 22, the two leaders agreed to make better use of the special task force on implementing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to further expand economic and trade ties.

Vietnam aims to foster innovation by building a technology ecosystem to develop AI, cloud computing, and sustainable digital infrastructure as it seeks AI-driven growth.

The central province is expected to strengthen its role as a centre for the marine economy, international tourism and services, as well as a competitive gateway for trade.

Under the 2075 vision, Da Nang is envisioned as an ecological, modern, smart, and globally connected coastal metropolis ranked among Asia’s foremost culturally distinct cities, progressively satisfying all statutory criteria for a special-class urban center.

The ADB has raised its 2026 and 2027 growth forecasts but cautioned that Vietnam must ease its dependence on bank credit and investment.

The stock market plays a vital role in mobilizing medium- and long-term capital for the economy, with initial public offerings (IPOs) serving as an essential market component, according to Le Thi Viet Nga, Vice Chairwoman of the State Securities Commission (SSC).