Vietnam
Vietnam’s rising energy imports will spur deregulation
The country needs to mobilise capital to support its energy sector expansion
VietnamVietnam-Malaysia ties could come under strain
Hanoi is concerned over a high-profile trial in Malaysia involving a Vietnamese citizen
VietnamUS-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 underlines Facebook’s South-east Asia strategy
Vietnam has signalled to Facebook its intention of forcefully implementing the country’s new cybersecurity law
South-east AsiaVietnam’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 will seek partners to push back against China
Recent meetings and port calls point to closer security cooperation between Hanoi, Tokyo and Washington
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