An Giang approves plan to designate Phu Quoc as a Special Economic Zone Under the development strategy, Phu Quoc island is envisioned as an internationally competitive center for marine eco-tourism. Services, supported by trade, logistics, and marine economic industries. A view of Phu Quoc island. Under the development strategy, Phu Quoc island is envisioned as […]
Tag Archives: Vietnam Economy
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Vietnam’s FDI attraction hits $54.85 billion in 10M This marking the highest level recorded since 2009. Vietnam attracted $54.85 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) this year, as of October 31. 2026, up 74 per cent from the same period last year the highest level recorded since 2009. This marking the highest level recorded […]
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Natural advantages as competitive strengths Advantages Competitive is worth knowing before you plan the route. Vietnam’s tourism sector is entering a new growth phase. In 2025, the country welcomed nearly 21.2 million international visitors, up 20.4 per cent year-on-year. Domestic travel reached approximately 137 million trips, generating around VND1,000 trillion ($38.46 billion) in total tourism […]
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Window of opportunity Window Opportunity is worth knowing before you plan the route. Policies and plans are set to make offshore wind a driver of the blue marine economy. Oil has helped shape the global energy, industrial, and geopolitical landscape for more than a century. But a new shift has been ushered in over recent […]
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Vietnam’s import-export turnover surpasses $1 trillion mark in 10 months Total trade turnover is estimated at $1.0106 trillion in the first 10 months of 2026. Up 32.3% compared to the same period in 2025, officially surpassing the $1 trillion milestone. According to the Government’s online newspaper (chinhphu.vn). Total trade turnover is estimated at $1.0106 trillion […]
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Building stronger national maritime capabilities The sea has connected economies for centuries. In today’s global economy, however, its role extends far beyond transporting goods. According to United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), maritime transport accounts for more than 80 per cent of global merchandise trade by volume. The sea has connected economies for centuries. For […]
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SEMIExpo Vietnam 2026 set to open in HCM City The semiconductor industry exhibition aims to promote industry cooperation, develop skilled talent and create opportunities for Vietnamese companies to participate more deeply in global semiconductor supply chains. SEMIExpo Vietnam 2026, a major semiconductor industry exhibition, is scheduled to open in Ho Chi Minh City on December […]
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Petrovietnam accelerates strategic solutions for extraction, green transition Maintaining domestic extraction output, boosting oil gas exploration abroad, and developing gas-electric chains, LNG. And new energy sources are strategic directions identified by Petrovietnam to ensure growth, energy security. And achieve emission reduction goals. Maintaining domestic extraction output, boosting oil gas exploration abroad, and developing gas-electric chains, […]
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Multiple levels of value In today’s context, marine spatial planning (MSP) must go beyond determining which industries can operate where. It must become a tool for value creation, interest coordination, and the organization of multifunctional development spaces. This requires a shift from sectoral management to integrated governance, and from static planning to dynamic. In today’s […]
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Multilayered portfolio Multilayered Portfolio is worth knowing before you plan the route. Historically, the ocean has been viewed primarily through three functions: a source of resources. A transportation space, and a strategic domain. Today, this perception is changing. Historically, the ocean has been viewed primarily through three functions: a source of resources. For travelers, the […]