Vietnamese businesses put agentic AI to work

15/10/2026
03:31

Agentic AI is emerging as the next frontier of artificial intelligence. Vietnamese businesses are exploring its potential to automate internal operations, cut costs and boost productivity, while developing new AI-powered services.

Street vendors face rising costs

Street vendors face rising costs

Economy 02:57

Inflation is not just a concern for policymakers. For small businesses, rising costs mean difficult choices about pricing and keeping customers. US inflation picked up again in September, and this puts further pressure on household budgets.

China channels funding into new growth drivers

China channels funding into new growth drivers

Economy 01:56

China is directing financial resources towards technological innovation, green development and small and medium-sized enterprises to support new growth drivers. Data released by the People's Bank of China on 14 October showed continued growth in financing for the economy, with credit increasingly directed towards these priority sectors.

ASEAN steps up cybersecurity cooperation

ASEAN steps up cybersecurity cooperation

Economy 02:07

With Southeast Asia's digital economy exceeding 300 billion US dollars, ASEAN is bolstering intra-bloc cybersecurity cooperation as AI-powered cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated. At the 11th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity in Singapore, ministers outlined key priorities to strengthen the bloc's digital resilience.

Vietnamese businesses put agentic AI to work

Vietnamese businesses put agentic AI to work

Economy 03:31

Agentic AI is emerging as the next frontier of artificial intelligence. Vietnamese businesses are exploring its potential to automate internal operations, cut costs and boost productivity, while developing new AI-powered services.

"Made in Europe" rules for cars divide EU

"Made in Europe" rules for cars divide EU

Economy 03:03

A car may carry a European brand, but its battery and many of its components are made overseas. So should it qualify as European made and be eligible for government incentives? The question is dividing France and Germany, as consumers seek affordable vehicles while Europe's car industry faces growing competitive pressure.

Vietnamese bananas gain market share in Japan

Vietnamese bananas gain market share in Japan

Economy 02:59

Vietnamese bananas are gaining ground in Japan, with export value increasing more than 19-fold between 2019 and 2025. Their market share also rose from 0.24% to 4.36%, as Vietnamese bananas become more common in Japanese supermarkets and shops.