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At Build to Last 2026, Saint-Gobain Vietnam announced it has achieved “Zero Carbon” manufacturing for its DURAflex fiber cement sheet plant in Quảng Trị, with no carbon emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2. The company said it is the first in its industry to reach this milestone. The Zero…
Vietnam's economy is forecast to grow 7.2% in 2026 and 7.0% in 2027, the fastest pace in Southeast Asia and among the leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Asian Development Outlook released on April 10. The forecast assumes continued resilience amid global headwinds. Growth is supported by strong exports, robust public investment, and a flexible policy mix that helps stabilize inflation. Inflation is expected to average about 4.0% in 2026 and ease to 3.8% in 2027. The pace of expansion is underpinned by public investment, export strength, and steady capital inflows, aided by proactive price management and policy coordination. The government has responded quickly to energy supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Shantanu Chakraborty, ADB’s Country Director in Vietnam, noted that fiscal measures such as tax relief, stabilization funds, flexible price setting, and enhanced coordination helped curb inflation and support growth. Nevertheless, risks from prolonged Middle East and Ukraine conflicts could disrupt global supply chains, push up commodity prices, and raise transport costs. Uncertainties around U.S. policy and slower growth among major trading partners could also dent Vietnam’s outlook. To sustain leadership and reduce vulnerability to future shocks, the report highlights two priorities: accelerate the transition to clean energy and strengthen the corporate bond market to mobilize long-term financing, reducing overreliance on bank credit and promoting inclusive growth. In the base scenario, regional growth is projected to slow from about 5.4% in 2025 to 5.1% in 2026, with a downside of around 4.7% if geopolitical tensions persist through Q3 2026. Masato Kanda, President of ADB, called the regional crisis a stern test for the region's economic progress.
Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…
