Việt Nam has been fostering innovation and developing strategic technologies as one of its breakthrough drivers for double-digit growth. This is creating a huge demand for talent capable of meeting the increasingly demanding requirements of the labour market. Thus, universities and enterprises are stepping up collaboration to strengthen human resource training in strategic industries.
Viet Nam is proposing new measures to improve SMEs' access to financing, including easier access to capital, streamlined procedures and lending based on cash flows and business potential rather than just collateral. The question is whether these measures can unlock new growth for Viet Nam's manufacturers.
Viet Nam’s e-commerce market continues to grow, with online retail sales in 2025 estimated at 32 billion US dollars. But rapid growth also brings greater risks. Fake accounts are exploiting brand names and images to defraud consumers. This has highlighted the need for stronger seller verification and tighter oversight to protect consumer rights.
Vietnamese exporters are looking to expand their reach in global markets, but connecting with international buyers and meeting changing sourcing requirements remain key challenges. The 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Export Expo brings businesses and buyers together, with a focus on trade connections, market access, and more sustainable exports.
Ho Chi Minh City is looking to strengthen international business links as it pursues stronger growth and a greener economy. But for small businesses, entering overseas markets can mean overcoming gaps in finance, market knowledge and access to the right partners.
Japanese banks, particularly regional lenders, are increasingly focusing on the property market.
China’s securities regulator has proposed a mechanism to compensate investors affected by securities market violations. It is also expanding exchange-traded fund (ETF) options to attract more capital and broaden investment opportunities.