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Navigating uncertainty in trade between Vietnam and the US
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and the US is set to enter a new era marked by major US policy shifts.
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Vietnam’s strategic economic pillars need to be strengthened
Vietnam proved to be one of only a few economies to better the global average GDP growth in recent years, but its strategic economic pillars need strengthening to maintain development in the 2026-2030 period.
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Vietnam’s Talent Market
A different set of skills and capabilities has emerged in recent times as essential for job candidates.
New Power of Data
Data governance has emerged as a key issue as AI takes hold around the world.
Unlocking capital for carbon market development
Measures must be in place to smooth the flow of capital into carbon projects and grow Vietnam’s carbon market.
Blue carbon potential in Vietnam
Vietnam boasts the natural environment needed to benefit from the potential blue carbon efforts offer.
Potential from forests for green finance
As Vietnam prepares to operate a carbon market by 2029, the potential its forests hold in the green finance space grows in importance.
Hanoi’s ambitious plan for metro line projects
Hanoi has grand plans to extend it metro line network and create new growth poles around the capital.
Green skills in high demand
Vietnam’s transition to a sustainable economy is creating new job opportunities but also reveals that demand for workers with green skills far outpaces the labor market’s ability to supply them both globally and in Vietnam.