Vietnam is entering a new phase of industrial development as its manufacturing base moves toward higher-value and technology-intensive industries and industrial parks are adapting to meet requirements.
Building on the success of the previous dialogues held in 2022 and 2024, Friendship Dialogue 2026 will be themed “Local Diplomacy: Driver for Innovation and Sustainable Growth” and expected to welcome nearly 500 domestic and international delegates.
Major efforts are now focused on meeting annual targets for public investment disbursement given the importance of the capital source and its spillover effects.
Among the five strategic sectors, Da Nang has identified science, technology, innovation, AI, and semiconductors as its top strategic priorities. These sectors are expected to become powerful drivers for the central city's breakthroughs.
Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy sought the views of experts, policymakers, and businesses on how Vietnam can develop its space and low-altitude economies and build the capabilities needed to seize emerging opportunities.