Amid growing pressure to restructure underperforming banks, Vietnam’s banking sector is approaching a pivotal turning point. Dr. Tran Phuoc Huy, chief of office at the School of Banking and Finance under the National Economics University, shared his insights with VIR’s Khanh Linh on the path forward for weak credit institutions.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00
Vietnam remains steadfast in its goal of achieving 8 per cent economic growth despite global geopolitical turbulence and sweeping institutional reforms across multiple sectors. Alvaro Pereira, chief economist of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, spoke with VIR’s Hazy Tran about unlocking the potential of Vietnam’s economy by empowering the private sector through a level playing field, broader market access, and targeted support.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00
Tra Vinh province, which was incorporated with Ben Tre into Vinh Long province this month, is revitalising its tourism sector, leveraging cultural heritage and community-based tourism to become a strategic economic pillar by 2030.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00

Vietnam is aiming to export cashews worth 4.5 billion USD in 2025, up 2.7% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. To hit this target, the sector must generate around 2.2 billion USD in the second half.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 08:13:00