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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.
Enterprises to engage in carbon credit market
Businesses in various sectors are piloting carbon credit projects as part of advancing Vietnam’s readiness for the opening of a carbon market.
Vietnam’s Carbon Market needs to be at the ready
Vietnam has been preparing the conditions necessary to soon open and operate a national carbon market to meet its net-zero goals
Blockchain industry faces talent shortages
Vietnam aims to lead the way in blockchain development but must overcome existing talent shortages through adaptive training, stronger public-private ties, and R&D investment.
Impact of an anti-climate change mechanism
Several regional countries have registered projects with Japan under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), providing both momentum and valuable experience for Vietnam.
Role of Vietnam-US agriculture ties
With the US set to apply a 20% tariff on all Vietnamese exports to the country, agriculture can act as a bridge in the sustainable development of bilateral trade relations.
Sustainable path to international carbon market
Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy sought the opinions of various experts on Vietnam’s journey into the international carbon market, highlighting regulatory progress, corporate efforts, and opportunities for global collaboration.