Vietnam’s National Assembly has concluded its first extraordinary session, passing 15 laws and six resolutions to support faster and more sustainable growth. A major highlight is a 30% income tax reduction for 2026 and 2027. This policy applies to individuals and small businesses with annual revenues under $380,000, aiming to ease financial burdens, encourage private investment, and stimulate production.
This episode features insights from Edward Lim, Country Director of BLOCK71 Vietnam, on connecting entrepreneurs, universities, and investors. Additionally, join experts to examine the market potential of Vietnam’s emerging bespoke scene, where demand is growing for craftsmanship, personalisation, and lasting value.
As Vietnam becomes Southeast Asia’s leading electric two-wheeler market, The Executive Talk with An Le explores the push to electrify the nation's roads. She interviews Dat Bike CEO Nguyen Ba Canh Son, who left a Silicon Valley tech career to tackle a massive challenge: convincing millions of Vietnamese riders to switch from gasoline to an electric future.
Vietnam’s National Assembly has concluded its first extraordinary session, passing 15 laws and six resolutions to support faster and more sustainable growth. A major highlight is a 30% income tax reduction for 2026 and 2027. This policy applies to individuals and small businesses with annual revenues under $380,000, aiming to ease financial burdens, encourage private investment, and stimulate production.
As Ho Chi Minh City moves towards smarter urban governance, digital technology is transforming public services and strengthening connections between authorities and residents. From digitising administrative records and using data-driven systems to building digital neighbourhoods, technology is making local administration more efficient, accessible and people-centred.
Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports are on a strong growth trajectory, reaching nearly US$42.8 billion in the first seven months of 2026. With the sector targeting US$74 billion in export revenue this year and US$95–100 billion by 2030, the focus is shifting from volume to value.
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.