Vietnam
US-China tariffs worsen ASEAN middle-income trap fears
Assessments of the US-China tariffs impact see ASEAN gaining GDP and jobs, but in lower-value, less-skilled sectors
InternationalVietnam’s capital markets will mature quickly
The government is establishing a state-owned holding company to manage the country’s two stock exchanges
VietnamTrump will highlight Vietnam as a model for Kim
A second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un looks set to take place in Vietnam
VietnamVietnam’s new cyber law will hinder digital economy
Hanoi’s cybersecurity legislation could set back economic growth as well as hindering freedom of expression
VietnamVietnam’s Trong will step up anti-corruption campaign
The Communist Party chief consolidates his position by taking over as state president as well
VietnamVietnam’s anti-graft push will target security sector
The extension of the corruption crackdown may be more about political factionalism than security concerns
VietnamNew players join race for offensive cyber abilities
Brazil, South Africa, India and Vietnam are investing in developing both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities
InternationalSouth-east Asia is ill-prepared for rising cyber risks
The region’s economic dynamism, political complexity and diplomatic stresses have increased its cyberattack risks
South-east Asia
