Asia Vietnam The population approaching 100 million brings both opportunities and challenges, as, along with the abundance of labour, it is an attraction for foreign investors, but poses problems of food and energy security
Asia Vietnam Streetlights are being switched off and generating companies are shifting operations to off-peak hours to keep national electricity system running, as record temperatures in some areas have caused a surge in demand
Asia Vietnam There are growing fears that the prolonged shortage of vaccines may soon lead to a resurgence of infectious diseases in the country; last year, the vaccination rate for the Expanded Immunisation Programme did not reach the annual targets
Asia Vietnam The e-commerce market in the country will reach USD 20 billion by the end of the year, as Vecom predicts a 25% increase