As global value chains undergo profound restructuring, Vietnam stands at a pivotal moment in its economic development. For more than three decades, the country has proven its ability to attract foreign direct investment and integrate deeply into global production networks. Manufacturing, processing and export-led growth have transformed the economy and created millions of jobs.
Findings from the recently released 2025–2026 Visa Growth Corporates Working Capital Index (WCI) reveal a significant gap between Asia Pacific companies' working capital needs and the financial tools available to them.
Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company and community and platform, released new findings from its Asia Pacific (APAC) Health and Economic Empowerment Survey 2025, where only two in five (43%) consumers feel very empowered to improve their economic wellbeing, and only one in three are very confident in achieving their economic goals in the next 12 months.
Retirement in Vietnam is no longer seen as a clear break from working life. Instead, it is increasingly becoming a flexible phase shaped by health, family responsibilities and long term financial readiness, according to Vietnam findings from the Retirement Reimagined: Asia’s Retirement Divide study conducted by Sun Life Asia.
Mastercard announced the successful completion of a pilot that delivered its first authenticated agentic transactions in Vietnam, marking a major step forward for the country’s digital ecosystem.
Vietnam is navigating an increasingly complex global landscape, as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and energy volatility continue to reshape international trade and investment flows. In this context, competitiveness is no longer defined solely by the pace of growth, but by the ability to adapt and sustain development over time.
Logistics is a sector with strong growth prospects in Vietnam in the coming years. With advances in information technology and artificial intelligence, smart logistics systems are becoming more common and essential for optimizing transportation, warehousing, and goods management across supply chains.
The shift toward a multi-centered trade landscape is reshaping the global economy, pushing Vietnam to speed up its export market diversification strategy to reduce dependence and improve resilience against external shocks.
At a recent working session with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to address obstacles in site clearance for power projects across Phu Tho Province, Chairman of the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong called for the completion of all clearance procedures to ensure the progress of key power projects and support local economic development.
Airstrikes involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in early March 2026 have pushed the Middle East into a period of unpredictable instability, sending shockwaves through global trade. With shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz nearly at a standstill, Vietnam faces potential disruptions to its key export supply chains.
Digital transformation combined with green transformation not only helps Vietnamese enterprises meet market requirements, but also supports the rise of a new generation of dual-transformation companies that are more modern, more transparent, and more sustainable.
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