Vietnam worries that a vast inland waterway planned by its neighbour Cambodia could disrupt the flows of the Mekong, a river of immense economic and ecological importance to the region.

The Southeast region stands poised to cement its status as an economic powerhouse, propelled by a meticulously crafted development blueprint that harnesses the area's distinct advantages while fostering innovation, regional synergies, and sustainable practices.

Vietnam's Southeast region, a key economic engine that has experienced a recent slowdown, hopes to regain momentum with a new plan focusing on infrastructure and bottleneck removal.

Vietnam charts an ambitious path to turn its northern heartland into an economic dynamo

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha's directive signals a rigorous review process for BOT projects, urging comprehensive evaluations to address persisting challenges in transport infrastructure investments.

As the global semiconductor industry undergoes a seismic shift, the Southeast Asian nation is scrambling to develop a skilled workforce to capitalize on the opportunity.