Vietnam Economy

The agreement, which will be signed later this year, coincides with the 30th anniversary of relations between the two countries.

According to recent reports, the utility is posting huge losses and may run out of cash as early as May.

The country's people have flourished not because of the Communist Party of Vietnam, but in spite of it.

Among other things, the country's land acquisition procedures are creaky, opaque, and difficult to appeal.

Over recent weeks, shortages have forced petrol stations across the country to close or restrict sales.

South Korea’s socio-economic achievements demonstrate the need for a strong state regardless of the institutional system. 

Despite some potential headwinds, Vietnam is well positioned to capitalize economically on the growing Sino-American competition.

Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, the picture was cautiously positive as the region's economies finally moved out of their pandemic-induced slumps.

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

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.

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.

The pair were linked to a $172 million scandal in which officials were bribed to supply hospitals with vastly overpriced test kits.