Vietnam Economy
VinSpeed broke ground on Vietnam's first cross-region high-speed rail — 120 km, $5.6 billion, 2028 operation. The real story isn't the speed. It's where the stations are.
Vietnam Real Estate
Vietnam's mortgage rates doubled in under a year, with floating rates hitting 12-14%. Rising deposit costs, tighter central bank policy, and inflation pressure are squeezing borrowers from all sides.
Labor Market
Vietnam's north-south salary gap is closing fast, but factories still can't hire enough workers — the real divide is generational.
Vietnam Economy
Vietnam's booming economy is leaving behind a growing share of its youth, with 1.6 million young people now outside the workforce and education system.
Vietnam Economy
Vietnam's e-motorbike sales are booming, but charging infrastructure can't keep up. Regulations, permits, and the power grid are all part of the problem.
Vietnam Economy
Vietnam is an oil-producing country, yet it's among the hardest hit by the current oil shock. The problem isn't just prices — it's what happens when an economy that exports crude and imports gasoline faces a stress test it was never really prepared for.
Vietnam Economy
The Strait of Hormuz blockade reaches Vietnam's gas stations — fuel prices jumped twice in two days, with diesel breaking VND 30,000 per liter.