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Welcome to Bizline, your weekly insight into Vietnam’s evolving economy.

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EVFTA Enters New Phase | Bizline

Politics & Economy 18:48

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.

Vietnam’s IP enforcement test | Bizline

Politics & Economy 16:12

This week on Bizline, explore Vietnam’s push to strengthen intellectual property protection and how experiential retail is transforming customer engagement.

Tax Relief for Small Businesses | Bizline

Politics & Economy 22:09

Vietnam's private sector is entering a new phase of growth, with tax policy emerging as a key tool to turn short-term support into more sustainable business expansion. At the same time, retailers are rethinking flagship stores to create stronger customer experiences and reinforce their position in an increasingly competitive market.

Vietnam's stock market - the next leap | 26.09.2026

Politics & Economy 23:34

In this episode of BizLine, CrossTalk examines what Vietnam's stock market upgrade to FTSE Russell secondary emerging market status means for foreign investment and capital access. In Market Makers, we explore Vietnam's expanding medical device industry and the push to boost domestic technology to lessen reliance on imports.

Capital for Ho Chi Minh City’s double-digit growth | Bizline

Politics & Economy 10:24

Ho Chi Minh City faces financial challenges as it works towards its double-digit growth target for the 2026–2031 period. While capital remains abundant in the banking system and public investment plans continue to expand, the key question now is how effectively the city can absorb and deploy these resources to unlock new growth momentum.

Vietnam steps up semiconductor industry | Bizline

Technology & Health 16:54

Vietnam is rapidly advancing its position in the global semiconductor market by attracting major investments to expand into higher-value areas like chip design and advanced manufacturing. To build a competitive domestic ecosystem and sustain this growth, the country is aggressively developing its high-tech workforce with a goal of training 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030.

Who will finance Vietnam's next decade? | Bizline

Politics & Economy 17:20

In this episode of BizLine, we dive into Vietnam's evolving economic landscape. Join us to explore how the nation is building the robust financial architecture needed for its next decade of growth, and discover how local coffee companies are moving up the value chain to build high-value, homegrown brands.

Vietnam fosters innovation economy | Bizline

Politics & Economy 12:56

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.

Procedure and cost reduction | Bizline

Politics & Economy 18:36

As Vietnam accelerates its transition toward deeper global integration and technological self-reliance, the country is intensifying efforts to solidify its industrial foundations—from Hai Phong topping the national 2025 FTA Index to strategic moves strengthening the domestic materials industry.

Talent pipeline for strategic industries | Bizline

Politics & Economy 17:39

As Vietnam accelerates its transition toward a high-tech, innovation-driven economy, the country is intensifying efforts to bridge the widening gap between education and the evolving workforce demands of strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.