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Vietnam Economic Times April, 06 2026
Vietnam Economic Times Issue 451 | Monday, April 06 2026
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[Interactive]: Economic overview - Q1/2026
In the context of ongoing global uncertainties, Vietnam’s economy has remained resilient, with GDP growth reaching 7.83 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
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Alternative pathway for nature-aligned growth
A newly-implemented support program aims to help ensure that Vietnam has a strong scientific foundation for balancing economic growth, human well-being, and the health and wealth of nature.
More requirements for villages exporting handicrafts
Vietnam’s handicraft industry possesses vast export potential but must overcome design, market, and competitiveness gaps to thrive globally.
Impact from U.S. Stablecoin Act
As stablecoins gain momentum they could very well reshape global finance, disrupt monetary sovereignty, and challenge Vietnam’s traditional economic safeguards.
Opportunity for Vietnam’s pangasius export
Vietnam’s pangasius industry eyes $2 billion worth of exports in 2025 amid shifting US trade policy and a global supply realignment.
How to build a R&D strategy?
Vietnam is exploring a range of bold R&D strategies, balancing long-term foundations with breakthrough bets amid global shifts and resource constraints.
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.