Launched in December 1986, Vietnam’s “reform” era (đổi mới) came to an end in August 2024. Domestic political events in the ensuing months ushered the country into a new era, although the coming period may turn out to be a Gramscian interregnum, when “the old is dying and the new cannot be born.”

One of Vietnam’s largest banks reported surging profits last year, as the Southeast Asian economy turned a corner from the “perfect storm” of 2023. The Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank,

Thailand: A business visa is required to start a business while a SMART visa is available for startups and professionals in the tech industry. Remote workers can also apply for a digital nomad visa. Overall, Thailand’s visa system is more structured while Vietnam’s offers more flexibility.

Vietnam's economy has been steadily growing from strength to strength, and now, the country has a range of its own incubators and accelerators.

Communist Party chief To Lam’s unprecedented institutional streamlining is designed to bolster Vietnam’s competitiveness – but it could come at a cost.

After a stellar year in terms of traveller numbers and new products, industry leaders wish to capitalise on the forward momentum. Hoteliers spoke to VIR’s Hoang Dan about their optimism for the sector in 2025.

Vietnam’s ambitious strategies to 2030-2045 present new opportunities for international collaboration in R&D, higher education, EdTech, etc.

HANOI -- Panasonic Holdings will strengthen its wiring device business in Southeast Asia by boosting production at its main factory in Vietnam and starting sales in Cambodia, as the Japanese electronics company looks to fend off Chinese rivals and maintain its top share in Asia.

Enphase Energy today announced that it is expanding in Southeast Asia by entering the solar markets in Vietnam and Malaysia. Enphase is now shipping IQ8P™ Microinverters, with peak output AC power of 480 W,

FREMONT, Calif. - Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), recognized as a global leader in energy technology, has announced the expansion of its solar market presence into Vietnam and Malaysia. The company,

Vietnam has set a goal to be among the top 4 Southeast Asian countries and top 10 Asian countries with the best higher education systems.

One of the key components in improving consumer reach in the ASEAN market is an experienced banking partner, which can ease the pain of managing payments and collections across multiple channels and in different currencies, thus freeing up businesses to focus on their growth agenda.