Les Échos du Vietnam offers fresh perspectives on Vietnam’s culture, people and contemporary developments, with stories that reflect the country’s dynamism, diversity and growing international connections.
Six years after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect, bilateral trade has grown significantly, exceeding $900 billion, with nearly 42.6% of that total recorded in just the past six years. With the EU reaching near-full tariff coverage (bringing 99% of Vietnamese exports into duty-free access), the focus is now shifting from tariff savings to long-term competitiveness, sustainability, and traceability.
Les Échos du Vietnam offers fresh perspectives on Vietnam’s culture, people and contemporary developments, with stories that reflect the country’s dynamism, diversity and growing international connections.
Vietnam is moving beyond traditional outsourcing to become a global hub for banking technology, digital services and innovation. Can investment in talent and advanced skills help the country move up the global technology value chain while transforming its own banking sector?
In this episode of Japan Link, we explore Japan's latest ODA support for Vietnam's economic transition, along with initiatives helping the Vietnamese community in Japan navigate local laws. The program also showcases vibrant cultural exchanges, including Vietnamese community football, the inaugural Bánh Mì Festival in Shinjuku, and the Vietnam Okayama festival.
As an essential force of the Vietnam People's Army, the Vietnam Border Guard is entrusted with safeguarding national sovereignty, maintaining border security, managing entry and exit, combating crime, and promoting defense diplomacy. To meet the complex challenges of modern border protection, Border Guard officers undergo comprehensive, rigorous training to lead personnel and successfully execute vital missions across all units.
In this episode of Vietnam 360, ADB's Principal Economist for Vietnam Bui Minh Giap discusses how the country can sustain its projected 7.8% 2026 economic growth while maximizing investment efficiency. Tune in to explore why macroeconomic and financial stability serves as the foundational key to Vietnam's long-term prosperity.