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Evolving priorities
The industrial capabilities Vietnam has acquired from decades of oil and gas operations must be turned into a strategic asset for future development.
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Vietnam and Nordic countries explore new business opportunities under EFTA Free Trade Agreement
Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Stein Iversen, spoke with Nhu Quynh during the Nordic Business Summit 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29, where business leaders and policymakers discussed opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between Vietnam and the Nordic countries, particularly following the signing of the Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Agreement.
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Multiple levels of value
A number of resolutions provide the backing for Vietnam’s marine spatial planning to focus on integrated governance of the marine economy’s many elements.
The full package
Vietnam’s resort real estate market is shifting toward integrated destinations built around connectivity, experiences, and long-term operational value.
Retaining appeal for tourists
While the accommodation sector is in good shape on the back of strong tourism demand and rising room rates, providers must remain attentive to the changing nature of tourist preferences.
Catalysts to stay and spend
Dr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, tells Ngoc Lan about quality and value as drivers of retaining tourism spending in Vietnam.
Vietnam Economic Times October 19 2026
Vietnam Economic Times Issue 479 | Monday, October 19 2026
Renewing social welfare structure
As Vietnam grapples with the initial stages of population aging, the demographic shift also offers the chance to reconsider and renew its social welfare structure.
Generating new solar revenue streams
Vietnam’s solar energy sector is shifting toward market-driven growth, a recent conference heard, with direct power purchase agreements, storage, and decarbonization creating new investment opportunities.