Vietnam is stepping into a new era with bold ambitions and a target for double-digit economic growth. But in a world of fragmented global supply chains, how will a new generation of "technocratic" leaders steer the nation forward? In this episode of Vietnam 360, Fred Burke, Senior Advisor at Baker McKenzie, shares his expert insights after observing Vietnam’s transformation for over three decades. Watch the full discussion on Vietnam Today.
Following the 14th National Party Congress, Việt Nam prioritises education for an innovation-driven economy. This episode explores how English proficiency advances national goals under Resolution 71. British Council experts James Shipton and Davide Guarini Gilmartin discuss policy reform and strengthening Việt Nam-UK educational ties.
Việt Nam’s economy is growing fast, but a key question remains: how to boost productivity? With a GDP of 514 billion USD, the country matches the revenue of giants like Amazon - yet relies on a workforce far larger. This gap highlights a critical challenge. In this episode of Vietnam 360, we explore what must change in education, industry and policy to turn scale into strength.
Data is the new oil, fueling the next phase of growth in Việt Nam’s journey toward a high-income future by 2045. How do we ensure this digital revolution truly delivers for the economy? To decode Việt Nam’s digital future, we are joined by Professor Raymond Gordon, President and Vice Chancellor of British University Vietnam, and Professor Ali Al-Dulaimi, Head of School of Computing and Innovative Technologies, British University Vietnam.
On this episode of Vietnam 360, we explores Vietnam’s shift toward green growth as a new development pathway. In conversation with Juhern Kim, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Country Representative to VN, the program examines Vietnam’s net-zero ambition by 2050, the role of policy, green finance, and private sector innovation, and the importance of pilot projects and investment to turn green transition commitments into practical, scalable action.
Hà Nội is at a crossroads as it prepares to restrict petrol motorcycles and introduce low-emission zones to combat pollution. How can the capital transition to a greener future without disrupting daily life? In this episode of Vietnam 360, we explore the city’s mobility shift with Mr Emmanuel Cerise of the Île-de-France region and Mr Nguyễn Hữu Phước Nguyên, CEO of Selex Motors, to discuss global lessons and local innovations.
After the 14th National Party Congress, Vietnam is striving to redefine its position on the global stage, seeking sustainable, long-term investment centred on people. So what lies ahead for the investment flows that underpin the nation’s future development? In this episode of Vietnam 360, we explore that question with our guest, Dr Philipp Rösler, a son of Vietnam and former Vice Chancellor of Germany.
Việt Nam today stands at a historic juncture, committed to achieving high income developed status by 2045, the 100th anniversary of its founding. To analyse these critical policy breakthroughs, especially those emerging from the 14th National Party Congress documents, meet Stefan Mentschel and our host Lina Phạm in the full episode of this week’s Vietnam 360.
In 1945, President Ho Chi Minh launched a national campaign to eradicate illiteracy, also known as Bình Dân Học Vụ in Vietnamese. The spirit of the mass education movement in 1945 continues as Vietnam embraces technology to accelerate progress. In the digital era, Vietnam is embracing a new mission, digital literacy for all. Welcome our guests to discover how AI can help us leap forward to explore this.
2026 marks 40 years of Doi Moi - transforming Vietnam into one of the world’s most dynamic markets. The question is: Is Vietnam Asia's next economic tiger? Testing this hypothesis in depth is Sam Korsmoe, an American writer, journalist, educator, and co-author of Vietnam – Asia’s Rising Star. Is it time for a breakthrough in Vietnam? Watch the full conversation on Vietnam 360 - The Journey to 2045.