Labor Market
Vietnam's North-South Salary Gap Is Vanishing, but Young Workers Still Won't Take Factory Jobs
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 Economy
Vietnam's GDP Is Surging at 8%. So Why Are 1.6 Million Young People Opting Out?
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
HCMC Orders 3,000 Battery Swap Stations in 20 Days. Can It Deliver?
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 Produces Oil but Can't Weather an Oil Shock — A Crisis Exposes Structural Vulnerability
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
Two Price Hikes in Two Days: Vietnam's Fuel Prices Surge 30% as Diesel Breaks VND 30,000
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.