Hanoi, March 4 -- The year 2026 is widely regarded as the starting point of a new development cycle for Vietnam's economy. Amid persistent global uncertainties, international assessments of the country are no longer confined to headline growth figures, but increasingly emphasise the quality, structure and adaptability of its economy. After two years of strong recovery, Vietnam is entering the implementation process of the 2026-2030 five-year plan, with improved macroeconomic stability, contained inflation, broadly secured major balances and gradually strengthening market confidence. According to Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, the country's advantages lie in its strategic location at the hea...