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Rising costs not customers
Revenue increases in the food and beverage sector detailed in a recent report appear to stem from higher prices rather than growing demand.
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Valuable visibility
Vietnamese brands account for more than half of AI citations in Vietnam, but visibility remains concentrated among a small group of brands, publishers, and platforms, a recent report found.
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Interconnected assistance
AI is becoming a lot more involved in customer interactions and the purchasing journey as retailers continue to access its benefits.
Retaining appeal for tourists
While the accommodation sector is in good shape on the back of strong tourism demand and rising room rates, providers must remain attentive to the changing nature of tourist preferences.
Catalysts to stay and spend
Dr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, tells Ngoc Lan about quality and value as drivers of retaining tourism spending in Vietnam.
Vietnam Economic Times October 19 2026
Vietnam Economic Times Issue 479 | Monday, October 19 2026
Renewing social welfare structure
As Vietnam grapples with the initial stages of population aging, the demographic shift also offers the chance to reconsider and renew its social welfare structure.
Generating new solar revenue streams
Vietnam’s solar energy sector is shifting toward market-driven growth, a recent conference heard, with direct power purchase agreements, storage, and decarbonization creating new investment opportunities.
Speed & flexibility in industrial real estate
Ready-built factories are growing in appeal among investors as they seek to get production underway as quickly as possible.