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Vietnam’s impressive containment of inflation over the last decade may be put to the test after a problematic first half of 2026, and continued policy attention will be required during the remainder of the year.

The first high-level conference between the Government Standing Committee and Vietnam’s business community on July 18 looked into issues surrounding the country’s next stage of development.

Vietnam Economic Times Issue 468 | Monday, August 03 2026

Mr. Tyler McElhaney, Country Head - Vietnam, at Apex Group Ltd., tells Ngo Huyen how to make Vietnam a destination for international technology talent and highlights factors that could help it attract more venture capital into the technology sector.

Hanoi is looking to transform Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park into a science and technology city that will anchor the capital’s innovation ecosystem and future growth.

Vietnam’s socio-economic performance in July and the first seven months of 2026 continued to maintain positive growth momentum.