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Testing target
Meeting Vietnam’s 1.5 million-room tourism goal will require faster supply growth, new sources of capital, and the revival of existing resort assets.
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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.
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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.
Speed & flexibility in industrial real estate
Ready-built factories are growing in appeal among investors as they seek to get production underway as quickly as possible.
Vietnam & France seek stronger cooperation in science, technology and innovation
Ambassador of France to Vietnam, H.E. Didier Le Bret, spoke with Nhu Quynh during Vietnam Forward 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15, where 600 participants highlighted the need to translate research and technology partnerships into practical applications.
From niche to mainstream
Global hoteliers have accelerated their push into Vietnam’s branded residence segment on the back of the country’s continued economic growth.
Arrangements afoot
Vietnam issuing USD-denominated government bonds would be entirely feasible given that certain preparatory stages for an international bond issuance are already underway.