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Vietnam to adapt to global green supply chains
With global supply chains undergoing a period of restructuring, Vietnam must take advantage of its strengths and address its weaknesses.
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Shaping the path to Vietnam’s $1 trillion economy
Vietnam's ambitious development goals will be driven by three core pillars: finance, innovation, and human capital.
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A shift in office markets
Changing tenant strategies in terms of space quality, employee experience, and cost efficiency have spurred a shift in the office markets in Hanoi and HCMC.
Anxiety over labor market
Despite its strong GDP growth, Vietnam’s labor market is grappling with layoffs, low morale, and hiring challenges, though there are also clear signs of resilience.
Development of expressways accelerated
Vietnam has overcome a host of bottlenecks to accelerate the development of expressways and push towards its goal of 3,000 km by the end of 2025.
Real estate reforms stepped up
Vietnam has stepped up real estate reforms in a bid to curb speculation, boost social housing, and stabilize pricing in major cities and provinces.
A key magnet for FDI inflows
The manufacturing and processing sector continues to act as a key magnet for FDI inflows into Vietnam and is projected to remain the leading sector across all investment.
Impacts from new tax rules
Small retailers have voiced concern over Vietnam’s new tax rules, prompting calls for a revision of revenue thresholds and policies.
Effects from foreign capital
In its nearly 40 years of actively attracting FDI, Vietnam has leveraged foreign capital to accelerate its industrialization and climb the value chain.