According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s semiannual report, released in November 2024, Vietnam was named in the Monitoring List along with China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Germany.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a major conference in Lang Son, outlining ambitious development plans and seeking investors to accelerate the province's transformation into a regional hub for trade and industry.
Vietnam continues its ambitious infrastructure push with the groundbreaking of a key expressway segment, utilizing a public-private partnership to accelerate completion of the vital North-South corridor.
After facing electricity shortages last year, Vietnam is taking steps to ensure there is enough power to meet growing demand in 2024, especially during the peak dry season.
Vietnam's leadership has unveiled a comprehensive digital roadmap for this year, prioritizing digital economic growth, expanded public services, and robust digital infrastructure. The plan emphasizes practical, outcome-driven transformation with clear accountability for government agencies.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai's recent decision to adjust Vietnam's medium-term public investment plan underscores a strategic pivot towards fiscal integrity and optimized resource allocation, while concurrently fortifying mechanisms to combat corruption and ensure transparent governance.