VET Exclusive Major role of State-owned enterprises Though private enterprises have gained a lot of publicity in recent times, Vietnam’s SOEs still have a major role in the country’s economy.
VET Exclusive Barriers to footwear exports Vietnam footwear exports have increasingly had to deal with trade remedies in importing markets over recent times.
VET Exclusive Towards a circular agriculture While much discussion has centered around Vietnam developing a circular economy, practices in the agriculture sector remain a touch disjointed.
Online payment lessons from India India’s adoption of a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) offers lessons for Vietnam as it looks to grow online payments. December 20, 2025
Shift towards merchant-based QR payments Questions regarding transparency and data acquisition count among the issues to be addressed as QR payments grow in popularity. December 19, 2025
Opportunity for local support industries Vietnam’s energy transition offers the possibility for localization to flourish and support industries to boom. December 18, 2025
Guidance required for AI application in education The application of AI in Vietnam’s education sector must proceed cautiously as the technology is by no means infallible. December 17, 2025
Vietnam hotel investment landscape: Resilience & recovery Hotel operators and investors are in much better shape as Vietnam yet again joins the region’s best travel performers. December 17, 2025
Expectations from the amended Law on Investment The latest amendments to the Law on Investment must not only resolve long-term issues surrounding FDI but also promote Vietnamese investment abroad. December 16, 2025