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Businesses boost productivity with AI

12/07/2026
02:20

Across Việt Nam, companies are beginning to redesign how work itself is organised, with AI becoming an active collaborator. Meanwhile, firms are finding that the biggest gains come not from replacing people, but from rethinking how humans and AI work together.

H2 2026: The indicators to watch

H2 2026: The indicators to watch

Economy 07:52

The first half of 2026 has provided a strong foundation for Việt Nam's economy. GDP expanded by 8.18%, manufacturing and foreign investment continued to grow, exports remained resilient despite an uncertain global backdrop. But what do these figures reveal about the overall health of the economy, and how can Việt Nam sustain and accelerate this growth in the second half of the year?

Japan adopts new science strategy

Japan adopts new science strategy

Economy 01:33

The Japanese government has finalised a new science and technology strategy that includes plans to establish research and development facilities for “dual-use” technologies by fiscal 2030.

Businesses boost productivity with AI

Businesses boost productivity with AI

Economy 02:20

Across Việt Nam, companies are beginning to redesign how work itself is organised, with AI becoming an active collaborator. Meanwhile, firms are finding that the biggest gains come not from replacing people, but from rethinking how humans and AI work together.

Domestic demand powers economic growth

Domestic demand powers economic growth

Economy 02:49

Việt Nam’s consumer spending surged an impressive 13% in early 2026, driving a massive boom across the retail and travel sectors. What's driving that momentum?

AI boosts solopreneurship in Việt Nam

AI boosts solopreneurship in Việt Nam

Economy 03:09

Việt Nam has long relied on self-employment, with more than five million household businesses nationwide. Now, as the country pushes for a digital economy worth 20 per cent of GDP in 2026, AI tools and social platforms are opening up even more opportunities for independent workers.

Đà Nẵng advances new growth model with IFC

Đà Nẵng advances new growth model with IFC

Economy 02:41

Đà Nẵng is positioning itself as a testing ground for new growth models. A key focus of the Da Nang Business, Finance and Technology Week 2026 is the development of an international financial centre. Government officials, business leaders and international partners came together to discuss the project's vision, implementation roadmap and its role in driving the city's next phase of growth.