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Vietnam Becomes Asia’s Economic Leader as China’s Growth Decelerates

Vietnam Becomes Asia’s Economic Leader as China’s Growth Decelerates

By Sebastian Strangio
Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, the picture was cautiously positive as the region's economies finally moved out of their pandemic-induced slumps.
Vietnam’s High-Speed Railway is Back on the Agenda

Vietnam’s High-Speed Railway is Back on the Agenda

By Sebastian Strangio
The project was rejected a decade ago due to its eye-watering cost. Are things any different now?

Why is Vietnam’s VinFast Building an EV Factory in the United States?

Why is Vietnam’s VinFast Building an EV Factory in the United States?

By James Guild
The upstart auto maker is hoping that offshoring its manufacturing to the U.S. will help it tap into the growing American demand for electric vehicles.

Vietnam Eyes Pragmatic Gains from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Vietnam Eyes Pragmatic Gains from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

By Huynh Tam Sang
Participation in the new U.S. initiative could advance Vietnam’s aspiration for economic gains and a firm status in the regional economic architecture, but its full-fledged engagement is unlikely.

Vietnam’s Communist Party Dumps Officials Over COVID-19 Test-Kit Scam

Vietnam’s Communist Party Dumps Officials Over COVID-19 Test-Kit Scam

By Sebastian Strangio
The pair were linked to a $172 million scandal in which officials were bribed to supply hospitals with vastly overpriced test kits.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Is Impacting Vietnam’s Economy

How the Russia-Ukraine War Is Impacting Vietnam’s Economy

By Thoi Nguyen
Vietnamese businesses are already seeing the fallout from the conflict in Eastern Europe, and the impacts are only set to increase.

Ahead of Vietnam Tourism Opening, Daily Omicron Toll Nears 100,000

Ahead of Vietnam Tourism Opening, Daily Omicron Toll Nears 100,000

By Sebastian Strangio
On March 15, the government plans to reopen the country fully to international tourists.
Vietnam Notches Record GDP Contraction as COVID-19 Outbreak Bites

Vietnam Notches Record GDP Contraction as COVID-19 Outbreak Bites

By Sebastian Strangio
The July-September quarter was the country's worst quarter of economic growth since 2000.

Why Vietnam Is Pushing Ahead With the Phu Quoc Tourism Sandbox

Why Vietnam Is Pushing Ahead With the Phu Quoc Tourism Sandbox

By James Guild
Some Asian nations' headlong push to restart tourism is a function of deeper structural imbalances in the global political economy.

Despite COVID-19, Vietnam’s Electronics Industry Has Room to Grow

Despite COVID-19, Vietnam’s Electronics Industry Has Room to Grow

By Thoi Nguyen
The current slump should not disguise the fact that the trend lines are all pointing in the right direction.

Vietnam, US Reach Accord on Alleged Currency Manipulation

Vietnam, US Reach Accord on Alleged Currency Manipulation

By Sebastian Strangio
Vietnam came under mounting U.S. pressure under the Trump administration over the alleged devaluation of its currency.
Vietnam Looks To Go Big on Transport Infrastructure

Vietnam Looks To Go Big on Transport Infrastructure

By James Guild
Investment in infrastructure is vital if Vietnam is to remain on the path to eventual high-income status.

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