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Nuclear power: a strategic fit for Việt Nam
As Việt Nam looks to secure a stable, reliable and low-carbon power supply for long-term growth, nuclear energy is being repositioned as a strategic option. Following the 2024 decision to restart the Ninh Thuận nuclear power project and recent revisions to the Atomic Energy Law aligned with international standards, the policy framework for nuclear development is taking clearer shape.
Breakthrough policies to accelerate science and technology
Economy 02:12At the Việt Nam Science, Technology and Innovation Day, which commenced on 18 May, Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng stressed the urgent need to transform the country’s growth model, identifying science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as strategic breakthroughs and vital drivers for national development.
Việt Nam sets local GRDP growth targets
Economy 06:13A new feature of the 2026–2030 Five-Year Socio‑Economic Development Plan assigns specific GRDP targets to each locality. While assigning specific targets can sharpen accountability and boost governance performance, it can also create significant challenges for cities.
PCI 2.0 expands beyond traditional competitiveness rankings
Economy 02:56After more than 20 years of implementation, the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) remains one of the key tools reflecting the quality of economic governance and the business environment in Việt Nam. However, in the context of the Government strongly promoting administrative reform, decentralisation, and private sector development, PCI 2.0 this year has introduced several notable changes.
IDX pushes reforms to protect status
Economy 03:10Indonesia’s stock market is entering a critical phase ahead of MSCI’s market review scheduled for June. Amid continued foreign capital outflows and mounting pressure on transparency standards, financial authorities in Jakarta are rolling out sweeping reforms to preserve the country’s emerging-market status.
VCF 2026: Việt Nam strengthens FDI linkages
Economy 03:18As Việt Nam enters a new development phase, how can the country strengthen cooperation between foreign-invested enterprises and the domestic economy to sustain growth momentum? The question was raised at the Vietnam Connect Forum 2026, taking place on 13 May in Hà Nội. The event gathered government leaders, policymakers, experts, and businesses to discuss long-term growth strategies on this issue.
Wood furniture industry adapts to rising costs
Economy 02:41The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has caused a sharp increase in sea freight rates and maritime transport costs.Wood and furniture companies are adjusting their production and market strategies to adapt to the changing situation.
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