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Tending the talent pipeline
Employment continues upwards around Vietnam but concern lingers over the skills and capabilities required in the modern workplace.
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Unlocking blue economy potential
As their economic importance increasingly comes to the fore, a growing variety of interests are seeking opportunities along Vietnam’s coastline and sea areas.
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Coordinated action for the recycling industry to develop
There is business and community goodwill toward recycling but scaling suitable models remains problematic.
To navigate rail localization
Though considered entirely feasible, Vietnam’s relatively small railway market presents difficulties in localizing its equipment and rolling stock supply chain and satisfying infrastructure requirements.
To ensure implementation schedule of railway projects
A better approach has emerged in ensuring that railway projects of all types are completed on schedule.
Towards autonomous railway industry
Vietnam has a vision of, by 2050, building a modern railway network and taking full control of all related technologies, from manufacturing rails and switches to self-sufficiency in electrification.
Tax reforms under discussion
A number of draft laws on tax matters recently went before the National Assembly Standing Committee for consideration and comment.
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[Interactive]: Economic overview - Q1/ 2025
According to newly released data from the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 grew by 6.93% year-on-year and this is the highest Q1 growth rate recorded during the 2020 - 2025 period.
Growth in face of escalating uncertainties
International organizations have noted what lies ahead as Vietnam works to reach ambitious growth targets set for 2025 and beyond.