Key economic development targets for 2026–2030 set by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)— focused on science – technology, innovation, FDI attraction, and average annual growth of 10%—are strategically sound but also pose significant structural challenges, said a Malaysian expert.

Socio-economic cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and other southeastern localities has produced significant outcomes, giving a boost to many sectors like industry, real estate, investment-trade, health care and education, an official has said.