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Vietnam accelerates high-tech, maritime, and green shift

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Vietnam is accelerating its transition toward a high-tech, maritime-oriented economy to achieve high-income status by 2045. Economic momentum remains exceptionally strong; in the first nine months of 2026, GDP grew ~~9.01%.~~ 9.01%, with the third quarter reaching a 15-year high of 9.95%. To sustain this, the government is targeting average annual GDP growth of at least 10% between 2026 and 2030 through a new growth model ~~focused~~ centered on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains a primary ~~driver, with registered~~ driver. Registered FDI ~~reaching approximately $40.63~~ reached 50.36 billion USD through ~~August 2026. There is~~ September 2026, a ~~notable shift in investment strategy, as many foreign entities are increasingly utilizing mergers, acquisitions, and capital contributions to enter the market rather than building new facilities.~~ 76.4% year-on-year increase. While global giants like Samsung and NVIDIA maintain strategic hubs, ~~domestic firms still face challenges integrating into high-value global supply chains. To address this,~~ the government is ~~prioritizing technological autonomy through~~ shifting toward a ~~‘Tech Connect’ approach~~ more selective FDI approach, linking incentives to technology transfer and ~~a national strategy for~~ local supplier development. To achieve technological autonomy, Vietnam is prioritizing specialized semiconductor ~~chips, targeting categories such as AI,~~ chips (AI, IoT, robotics) and ~~power electronics.~~ the bioeconomy, aiming for biotechnology to contribute up to 15% of GDP by 2045. Infrastructure and digital transformation are critical pillars. The nation is developing deep-water port clusters and transitioning toward integrated regional logistics ecosystems, particularly in the ~~North, Central, and South regions to enhance maritime connectivity.~~ Red River Delta. Simultaneously, ~~intensive digital transformation campaigns are underway at~~ the ~~provincial level to streamline administration. However, officials must manage~~ Ministry of Construction is developing a ~~growing~~ strategic plan for green and smart transport through 2050. However, challenges persist, including the need to improve inter-regional connectivity, resolve land clearance delays for industrial zones, and bridge the digital divide in ethnic minority ~~regions and address industrial bottlenecks caused by land clearance and resettlement delays.~~ regions. To maintain stability, leadership ~~is also focusing~~ continues to focus on inflation control and regulating the real estate ~~market to ensure housing accessibility.~~ market.

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