According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s semiannual report, released in November 2024, Vietnam was named in the Monitoring List along with China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Germany.
Vietnam worries that a vast inland waterway planned by its neighbour Cambodia could disrupt the flows of the Mekong, a river of immense economic and ecological importance to the region.
The Southeast region stands poised to cement its status as an economic powerhouse, propelled by a meticulously crafted development blueprint that harnesses the area's distinct advantages while fostering innovation, regional synergies, and sustainable practices.
Vietnam's Southeast region, a key economic engine that has experienced a recent slowdown, hopes to regain momentum with a new plan focusing on infrastructure and bottleneck removal.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha's directive signals a rigorous review process for BOT projects, urging comprehensive evaluations to address persisting challenges in transport infrastructure investments.