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Foreign investors' expectations for 16th National Assembly
As Việt Nam marks National Election Day and voters await the results, it's also a moment to reflect on the country's progress during this term. In recent years, Việt Nam has frequently made headlines as one of Southeast Asia's top destinations for foreign investment. This success has been driven by factors such as reduced administrative procedures and more attractive policies for investors.
ASEAN draws record US$243.9 billion in foreign investment
Economy 02:37ASEAN economic ministers have concluded their meeting in Manila, highlighting the region’s resilience despite global uncertainty. Foreign investment into ASEAN reached a record 243.9 billion US dollars last year, as the bloc pushes for deeper economic and digital integration.
Japan’s local governments ramp up bond investment
Economy 02:00Local governments across Japan are stepping up investment in bonds, including Japanese government bonds, as interest rates rise. As of March, their bond holdings had increased 100-fold in just one year.
Vietnamese AI takes on the language barrier
Economy 02:29An English-language document, a Japanese contract, or a German research paper - for many businesses, overcoming language barriers is about more than accurate translation. It also means ensuring speed, security, and the right technical context. AI is changing how these challenges are addressed. Rather than simply relying on existing tools, Vietnamese engineers are developing their own AI solutions to bridge global language gaps.
Vietnam deepens capital market after FTSE upgrade
Economy 06:19Vietnam’s stock market has officially achieved FTSE Secondary Emerging Market status. This upgrade could unlock up to 6 billion US dollars in global capital inflows. However, experts note that sustaining this momentum requires launching a central counterparty system, easing foreign ownership limits, and boosting corporate transparency to fully capitalise on this new era.
Vietnam advances low emission rice value chains
Economy 02:58The project on 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice aims to form large-scale production areas, linking farmers with cooperatives and businesses. However, for the linkage chain to work, credit must flow alongside it. So far, the biggest bottleneck is that no specific projects have been formed within the scheme for banks to extend credit to.
Economic pressure after Germany’s state elections
Economy 02:48Following recent state elections in eastern Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government faces mounting political pressure as economic dissatisfaction drives voters toward alternative parties. Soaring living costs, high energy prices, and stagnant wages are deepening public frustration, overshadowing Berlin’s long-term economic reform agenda.
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