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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.
Tackling obstacles that hinder private sector development
A recent VCCI report tallied the issues continuing to stifle the development of the private sector.
A challenge for Vietnam to turn AI research into real-world products
Mr. David Benjamin, Co-founder of the Google AI Futures Fund, tells Nhu Quynh about the first cohort of the Applied AI Lab in Vietnam, a program implemented by Saigon AI Hub in partnership with the Google AI Futures Fund.
Mainstay of national economic development
Though their numbers have fallen over time, State-owned economic entities have maintained their role as key players in essential economic and social endeavors.
Vietnam Economic Times October 12 2026
Vietnam Economic Times Issue 478 | Monday, October 12 2026
Critical considerations for economic growth
Sustaining double-digit growth will require balancing ambitious expansion with inflation control, financial stability, and the more efficient allocation of capital.
Capability upgrades required
With appropriate policies, Vietnam could strengthen its position in international supply chains and regional production networks while also bringing in quality investment.