Việt Nam is seeking to unlock new growth drivers, expand its development space and strengthen the marine economy under a new set of long-term Party resolutions.
Việt Nam''s next growth model should be built on three interconnected engines – next-generation industrialisation, smart urbanisation and deeper global integration – with AI and innovation serving as key enablers, economist Nguyễn Bích Lâm says.
By 2045, Việt Nam envisions a start-up economy as a core pillar, aiming to see one in 10 citizens engaged in entrepreneurship, one enterprise for every 35 people, one innovative start-up per 5,000 people and $10 billion in venture capital.
Vietnam’s economy remains resilient, but deeper reliance on key markets raises concerns, according to a senior country risk analyst at BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
The Vietnam Economic Forum 2026 in Hà Nội gathered policy makers and researchers to discuss the urgency of reshaping the country’s development strategy amid fast-changing global and domestic conditions.
Việt Nam’s economy is on track to close 2025 on a strong footing, having maintained macroeconomic stability, fostered a favourable business environment and sustained market confidence.
The central city of Đà Nẵng is actively collaborating with central ministries and agencies to swiftly implement specific mechanisms and policies for the city’s development, particularly regarding the pilot establishment of a free trade zone (FTZ).
V-GREEN Global Charging Station Development JSC on September 4 became the first firm in Việt Nam to introduce a franchise model for electric vehicle charging stations.
The rice-shrimp cultivation area in Thới Bình District, Cà Mau Province, has earned the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification from the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), making it the first aquatic farming establishment in Việt Nam to receive this honour.
Besides building a database of business households to effectively manage the business sector, the project will also popularise and improve the capacity of business households on the environment food safety and hygiene and management, accounting and financial capacity.
Việt Nam is facing challenges from climate change, so transitioning to a sustainable production model towards green growth is an urgent requirement, experts said.