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Towards a modernized investment strategy
The focus of a particular session held within the recent 10th ASEAN Conference was on Vietnam’s transition to a modernized investment strategy.
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Vietnam Economic Times August 17 2026
Vietnam Economic Times Issue 470 | Monday, August 17 2026
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Coping with system complexity in new energy transitions
A recent GE Vernova study found that Vietnam’s clean energy transition will depend as much on grid flexibility and system integration as on expanding renewable capacity.
Vietnam remains a solid economic performer
Three major international institutions all see Vietnam staying among Asia’s fastest-growing economies despite rising external risks.
Early achievement of a development goal
The World Bank has officially reclassified Vietnam as an upper-middle-income country, four years earlier than anticipated.
Far beyond fuel compatibility
New social listening data from Kompa suggests the rollout of E10 blended gasoline is reshaping consumer conversations far beyond fuel compatibility.
The traction of domestic cosmetics brands
As Vietnam’s domestic cosmetics brands post record online sales, proven transparency, not marketing reach, will decide who can maintain that growth.
Learning from the customer journey
Vietnam’s retail market is booming, but changing consumer behavior, omnichannel commerce, and AI are redefining how brands compete.
Pressure from AI speed
The introduction of Amazon Web Services’ first Local Zone in Hanoi brings low-latency cloud infrastructure to Vietnam as demand for AI, digital transformation, and local data processing continues to accelerate.