More than two centuries ago, the Nguyen dynasty dug an over 80-kilometre canal entirely by hand, Vinh Thay Canal. Two centuries later, its legacy continues to shape the unique landscape and identity of An Giang's river border region. Along this river border, every patrol is a journey to safeguard sovereignty and preserve peace along Vietnam's frontier.
Cao Bang ginger carries not only the natural flavor of the rocky mountains but also demonstrates the power of an interconnected value chain, helping Vietnamese ginger reach global markets. Let's discover the stories behind these in Local Towards Global!
Vietnam aims to place 10 universities among Asia’s top 200 by 2035, with two ranking among the world’s top 100 in specific fields. What will it take to build world-class research universities and strengthen international competitiveness?
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?
The global economy faces a delicate balancing act: rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions are squeezing households and slowing growth, while the AI boom opens new opportunities. In this edition of "Global Insight", we explore the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, the pressures reshaping Asia’s growth, and how economies can build resilience while harnessing AI’s potential.