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Hanoi’s ambitious metro line expansion will require far more than fiscal capacity and new financing tools to deliver on its promise.

Hanoi’s simultaneous launch of five metro lines signals a new approach to the capital’s urban rail development, with lessons learned from past standalone projects.

An overview of Vietnam's economy in June and the first six months of 2026.

Mr. Anuj Tandon, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures overseeing emerging markets including Vietnam, India, Türkiye, and the Middle East, spoke with Bao Binh about the fund’s investment strategy in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem and why the biggest challenge facing local startups is not technology.

Despite leading Vietnam in business density and private-sector performance, Ho Chi Minh City faces mounting challenges in producing globally-competitive corporate champions.

Swedish enterprises remain committed to Vietnam and confident in its future but wish to see longstanding regulatory frustrations addressed.