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Learning from the customer journey
Vietnam’s retail market is booming, but changing consumer behavior, omnichannel commerce, and AI are redefining how brands compete.
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A structured family business journey
Vietnamese family businesses are entering a new phase of growth, but PwC believes their long-term success will depend on strengthening governance, embracing innovation, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
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A driving force for green transition
Vietnam has officially introduced a carbon exchange, marking a major step toward its net-zero goals and a market-driven approach to reducing emissions.
Next Wave of Startups 2026 adopts accelerator model
After several alumni secured funding, expanded into new markets, and advanced product commercialization, Next Wave of Startups is launching its 2026 edition as an accelerator program focused on long-term startup growth.
Financial architecture for economic growth
As Vietnam looks to modernize its growth model, policymakers are betting that International Financial Centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang can help channel the capital needed to power the country’s next stage of economic development.
Potential for cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Russian partners
As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.
Continued conviction of foreign investors
Foreign investment into Vietnam surged in the first half of 2026, driven by manufacturing, high-tech industries, and record FDI disbursement as investors reinforced their confidence in the country’s long-term growth prospects.
New pillars in Vietnam - Japan cooperation
H.E. Ito Naoki, Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam, shared with Vietnam Economic Times/ VnEconomy about the strength of Vietnam-Japan relations and outlined the priorities shaping bilateral cooperation in the new era.
Trade standing strong
Solid export performance and record imports of production machinery and materials underscore Vietnam’s expanding role in global supply chains despite again posting a trade deficit.