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The Point

A weekly round-up and analysis of key domestic and international events. The programme focuses on policy-making trends, the impacts on business strategies and the opportunities they present for Viet Nam from a global perspective.

Latest Episodes

The Point 2: Vietnam – EFTA: A New Gateway | 19.09.2026

Politics & Economy 10:19

Vietnam’s economy is entering a new phase of ambitious growth. Strong economic performance in the first eight months of this year is laying an important foundation for the country’s target of double-digit growth. But behind this momentum are both opportunities and challenges. So, what will it take for Vietnam to accelerate growth while keeping it sustainable?

The Point 2. From strong growth to sustainable growth | 12.09.2026

Politics & Economy 16:54

Vietnam’s economy is entering a period of ambitious growth. Strong economic performance over the first eight months of this year are laying an important foundation for the country’s double-digit growth target. But behind this momentum lie both opportunities and challenges. What will it take for Vietnam to grow faster — while keeping that growth sustainable?

The Point 1: Vietnam’s FTA Index 2025 - Bridging the local gap | 10.09.2026

Politics & Economy 08:16

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently released the 2025 Provincial FTA Index, which assesses how effectively local authorities implement free trade agreements or FTAs. And this year, the FTA Index covered 34 provinces and cities, drawing on a survey of more than 4,000 businesses. The results show that local capacity to implement FTAs has improved. However, significant disparities remain between the highest and lowest ranked localities.

The Point 1: Vietnam’s next FDI chapter: From capital to capability | 02.09.2026

Politics & Economy 15:31

Vietnam’s FDI story is entering a new phase, shifting from simply attracting foreign capital to using it to build domestic strength. With Resolution 10, the focus is now on technology, localisation and stronger links between foreign investors and Vietnamese businesses.

The Point 2: Data Economy | 05.09.2026

Politics & Economy 22:24

In this episode of The Point, we explore the rise of the data economy and its potential to drive digital growth. Join us as we examine Vietnam's ambitious plan to establish a network of national data exchanges by 2030, and discuss what it will take to make a data market truly work.

The Point 2: Breakthroughs from the National Assembly's Extraordinary Session | 29.08.2026

Politics & Economy 02:27

Vietnam’s National Assembly has concluded its first extraordinary session, passing 15 laws and six resolutions to support faster and more sustainable growth. A major highlight is a 30% income tax reduction for 2026 and 2027. This policy applies to individuals and small businesses with annual revenues under $380,000, aiming to ease financial burdens, encourage private investment, and stimulate production.

The Point 1: Vietnam agri-exports: Racing to $100B | 26.08.2026

Politics & Economy 12:06

Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports are on a strong growth trajectory, reaching nearly US$42.8 billion in the first seven months of 2026. With the sector targeting US$74 billion in export revenue this year and US$95–100 billion by 2030, the focus is shifting from volume to value.