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[Interactive]: Economic overview - August 2026
An overview of Vietnam's economy in August and eight months of 2026.
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In search of direction of space and low-altitude economies
As relatively new concepts, Vietnam’s space and low-altitude economies must navigate a number of obstacles before they can develop freely, a Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy dialogue was told.
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Amplifying economic value
Developing the space and low-altitude economies could provide Vietnam with an additional means of reaching its double-digit growth ambitions.
Vietnam Economic Times August 31 + September 07 2026
Vietnam Economic Times Issue 472+473 | Monday, August 31 + September 07, 2026
Matters of productivity
As Vietnam seeks new growth models, it must also improve how traditional models are used so that growth is based on quality rather than quality.
A risk-based approach to financial transaction regulations
With digital transformation likely to have a major role to play in financial transactions into the future, the governing legal framework is in need of reinforcement.
Commercial mindset
Local chip startups will have an easier path to the global market with the creation of a center linking chip design and manufacturing in a process called tape-out.
Integrated framework in HR management
The actual use of technology in HR management has a greater bearing on attraction, retention, and monitoring of employees than the technology itself.
Restoring balance in international trade
A number of proposals have been made to help Vietnamese exporters make it through testing global conditions and bridge the country’s trade deficit in the second half of 2026.