Ho Chi Minh City, Oct. 29 -- An in-depth assessment of capabilities, identification of barriers and solutions to overcome them, and stronger connections and cooperation to help Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City seize new growth drivers in a changing world were the focus of a discussion on cooperation frameworks for a new era held on October 28 as part of the Autumn Economic Forum (AEF) 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. Challenges and prospects for Vietnam Devendra Jain, Senior Manager for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains at the World Economic Forum (WEF), said Vietnam has built an impressive growth model, becoming a major manufacturing hub, an investment destination and an increasingly interconnected economy. The country now needs to move beyo...