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Vietnam Economic Times October 19 2026
Vietnam Economic Times Issue 479 | Monday, October 19 2026
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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.
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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.
Rebalancing capital channels
The development of Vietnam’s green bond market has failed to keep pace with the introduction of various policies in support of green finance.
Selling journeys and travel experiences
Ambitious tourism targets to 2030 will require the linking of almost all facets of the sector to boost offerings and, hence, tourist numbers.
Tackling obstacles that hinder private sector development
A recent VCCI report tallied the issues continuing to stifle the development of the private sector.
A challenge for Vietnam to turn AI research into real-world products
Mr. David Benjamin, Co-founder of the Google AI Futures Fund, tells Nhu Quynh about the first cohort of the Applied AI Lab in Vietnam, a program implemented by Saigon AI Hub in partnership with the Google AI Futures Fund.