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As Vietnam’s cities expand rapidly, Transit-Oriented Development is emerging as a new growth model that combines transportation, urban experiences, and sustainable economic development.

Vietnamese family businesses are entering a new phase of growth, but PwC believes their long-term success will depend on strengthening governance, embracing innovation, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

Vietnam has officially introduced a carbon exchange, marking a major step toward its net-zero goals and a market-driven approach to reducing emissions.

After several alumni secured funding, expanded into new markets, and advanced product commercialization, Next Wave of Startups is launching its 2026 edition as an accelerator program focused on long-term startup growth.

As Vietnam looks to modernize its growth model, policymakers are betting that International Financial Centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang can help channel the capital needed to power the country’s next stage of economic development.

As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.