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Vietnam Economic Times Issue 469 | Monday, August 10 2026

Digital technologies, especially AI, are being increasingly used in the retail sector to boost sales by personalizing the customer experience.

Industrial parks in Vietnam’s northern region are facing critical workforce shortfalls that require specific and comprehensive solutions and strategies.

Agricultural trade between Vietnam and the US is rising every year and hitting record levels, with initiatives in place and on the way to broaden product offerings and expand access further.

The ESG practices of banks and, more importantly, how the practices of their borrowers are assessed, are crucial elements of Vietnam’s journey toward sustainability.

Mr. Suan Teck Kin, Head of Research, Global Economics & Market Research, at the United Overseas Bank (UOB), tells Linh Tong what Vietnam must do to succeed in its next phase of growth and in FDI 2.0.