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Welcome to Bizline, your weekly insight into Vietnam’s evolving economy.

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Capital for Ho Chi Minh City’s double-digit growth | Bizline

Politics & Economy 10:24

Ho Chi Minh City faces financial challenges as it works towards its double-digit growth target for the 2026–2031 period. While capital remains abundant in the banking system and public investment plans continue to expand, the key question now is how effectively the city can absorb and deploy these resources to unlock new growth momentum.

Vietnam steps up semiconductor industry | Bizline

Technology & Health 16:54

Vietnam is rapidly advancing its position in the global semiconductor market by attracting major investments to expand into higher-value areas like chip design and advanced manufacturing. To build a competitive domestic ecosystem and sustain this growth, the country is aggressively developing its high-tech workforce with a goal of training 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030.

Who will finance Vietnam's next decade? | Bizline

Politics & Economy 17:20

In this episode of BizLine, we dive into Vietnam's evolving economic landscape. Join us to explore how the nation is building the robust financial architecture needed for its next decade of growth, and discover how local coffee companies are moving up the value chain to build high-value, homegrown brands.

Vietnam fosters innovation economy | Bizline

Politics & Economy 12:56

This episode features insights from Edward Lim, Country Director of BLOCK71 Vietnam, on connecting entrepreneurs, universities, and investors. Additionally, join experts to examine the market potential of Vietnam’s emerging bespoke scene, where demand is growing for craftsmanship, personalisation, and lasting value.

Procedure and cost reduction | Bizline

Politics & Economy 18:36

As Vietnam accelerates its transition toward deeper global integration and technological self-reliance, the country is intensifying efforts to solidify its industrial foundations—from Hai Phong topping the national 2025 FTA Index to strategic moves strengthening the domestic materials industry.

Talent pipeline for strategic industries | Bizline

Politics & Economy 17:39

As Vietnam accelerates its transition toward a high-tech, innovation-driven economy, the country is intensifying efforts to bridge the widening gap between education and the evolving workforce demands of strategic industries like AI and semiconductors.

New Momentum from Manufacturing | Bizline

Politics & Economy 21:10

In this week’s Bizline, we explore how Vietnam is seeking new momentum in its manufacturing sector amidst challenges in localisation and long-term competitiveness. Alongside this, a closer look at how local businesses are tapping into the multi-trillion-dollar global Halal economy.

Rebalancing services trade | Bizline

Politics & Economy 17:13

This week on Bizline, we examine why Vietnam continues to run a services trade deficit despite robust economic growth, and explore practical solutions to strengthen high-value service industries, from logistics and tourism to international financial services. We also look at how expanding metro networks are creating new economic opportunities around stations, driving business activity and reshaping urban development across Vietnam.

Vietnam's rise as a supply chain powerhouse | Bizline

Politics & Economy 09:11

This episode of Bizline explores Vietnam’s growing role as a global supply chain powerhouse and what it will take to move beyond low-cost manufacturing towards higher-value, more resilient industries. It also examines how businesses are embracing data-driven management and sustainable practices, alongside the latest economic updates on growth forecasts, record fruit and vegetable exports, customs reforms, and new policies to strengthen innovation and trade.

Việt Nam posts highest half-year growth | Bizline

Politics & Economy 11:56

This episode of Bizline examines Vietnam’s encouraging economic performance in the first half of 2026 and discusses strategies to sustain this momentum despite global uncertainties. The program also features a segment on the booming wellness economy, as well as updates on the Ministry of Finance's growth measures, a seven-year high in the EuroCham Business Confidence Index, and the successful operation of the new Vietnam International Financial Center.