Việt Nam is moving closer to achieving investment-grade status, as international credit agencies continue to express confidence in the country's economic outlook and reform efforts. Most recently, Moody's Ratings upgraded Việt Nam's sovereign outlook to "Positive," highlighting improvements in governance, institutional quality and economic resilience.
A car may carry a European brand, but its battery and many of its components are made overseas. So should it qualify as European made and be eligible for government incentives? The question is dividing France and Germany, as consumers seek affordable vehicles while Europe's car industry faces growing competitive pressure.
Vietnamese bananas are gaining ground in Japan, with export value increasing more than 19-fold between 2019 and 2025. Their market share also rose from 0.24% to 4.36%, as Vietnamese bananas become more common in Japanese supermarkets and shops.
Vietnam is finding support for its next phase of growth with Germany. The country is keen to support Vietnam through closer cooperation in infrastructure, technology, and the green transition. That message was at the centre of the German Business and Investment Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on 13 October.
In line with the Politburo's Resolution 10 on FDI in the new era, many localities are shifting from quantity to high-quality capital screening.
U.S. banks are facing mounting pressure from elevated interest rates and rising funding costs.
The 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings have opened in Bangkok, with global economic growth facing pressure from rising energy costs, public debt and shifting trade conditions. As Asia-Pacific’s share of global GDP continues to grow, the meetings are examining new opportunities driven by AI investment, alongside challenges including ageing populations and trade protectionism.