FDI gathers strong early 2026 momentum Rising FDI inflows highlight growing global confidence in Viet Nam’s economic stability and long-term growth outlook. From Hải Phòng’s large-scale industrial parks to projects across the north, early investments in 2026 are strengthening Viet Nam’s role in global supply chains.
Việt Nam has issued a new regulation, Decree 112, on the international exchange of greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon credits, paving the way for its participation in the global carbon market. As Vietnam moves to establish a legal framework for carbon credit trading, questions remain about how this mechanism will be implemented in practice and what it means for businesses and the country's long-term climate goals.
In Moscow, a new testing centre for robots and autonomous systems has just opened, allowing companies to trial new technologies in real-world conditions before wider deployment across the city. So what exactly is being tested, and how far could automation go in Russia’s capital?
European businesses remain highly confident in Việt Nam despite global uncertainty, according to EuroCham’s latest survey. The Business Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2026 stands at 72.7 points, while 93 per cent of European business leaders say they would recommend Việt Nam as an investment destination, the highest on record.
One of 2025’s key education development highlights is the groundbreaking of inter-level boarding schools in 248 communes. Since then, significant progress has been made to ensure the construction of schools stays on track for completion before the start of the new academic term this fall.
As global energy markets remain volatile, new data released by Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) in mid-April 2026 reveals how Việt Nam's "Green Shield" strategy is currently fuelling its double-digit GDP targets.
Universities are taking more proactive steps by developing their own enterprises on campus. However, only a limited number of innovations make it to market. How can academia better align with industry demand, and what else is needed to strengthen the innovation ecosystem? We’re joined by Csaba Bundik, Jury Member of the European Innovation Council.