{"id":920312,"date":"2026-10-13T05:22:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/?page_id=920312"},"modified":"2026-10-13T12:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T12:44:32","slug":"media-coverage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/?page_id=920312","title":{"rendered":"Media coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mp-media-hub\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-media-coverage-20261013\/media-coverage-20261013.css?v=20261013-final\">\n<div class=\"mp-media-standalone\" data-catalogue=\"coverage\">\n<header class=\"mp-media-page-hero\"><p class=\"mp-media-kicker\">MEKONG PARTNERS \/ MEDIA COVERAGE<\/p><h1>In the press. On screen. In perspective.<\/h1><p>Interviews, contributed analysis and television conversations with Micka\u00ebl Driol on investment, industry and the practical realities of doing business in Vietnam and China.<\/p><nav class=\"mp-media-page-nav\" aria-label=\"Media coverage sections\"><a href=\"#media-library\">Explore media coverage \u2193<\/a><a href=\"#featured-interviews\">Featured interviews \u2193<\/a><a href=\"#media-enquiries\">Media enquiries \u2197<\/a><\/nav><\/header><section id=\"featured-interviews\" class=\"mp-media-featured\"><div class=\"mp-featured-title\"><p class=\"mp-media-kicker\">FEATURED TV INTERVIEWS<\/p><h2>Four conversations to start with.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"mp-media-feature-grid\"><div class=\"mp-media-feature-item\"><a class=\"mp-featured-broadcast\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7486268728314273793-aLGH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"mp-broadcast-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7486268728314273793.jpg\" alt=\"Competitiveness and the next test of execution \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ The Point\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"mp-play-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25b6<\/span><\/span><small>Vietnam Today \/ The Point<\/small><strong>Competitiveness and the next test of execution<\/strong><\/a><\/div><div class=\"mp-media-feature-item\"><a class=\"mp-featured-broadcast\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_one-point-i-emphasized-during-the-interview-activity-7470268782641364992-ZAJS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"mp-broadcast-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7470268782641364992.jpg\" alt=\"Regulatory clarity and long-term capital \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ The Point\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"mp-play-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25b6<\/span><\/span><small>Vietnam Today \/ The Point<\/small><strong>Regulatory clarity and long-term capital<\/strong><\/a><\/div><div class=\"mp-media-feature-item\"><a class=\"mp-featured-broadcast\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-vietnam-activity-7484845586840465408-fG8K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"mp-broadcast-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7484845586840465408.jpg\" alt=\"China+1 and Asia\u2019s industrial map \u2014 BFM Business\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"mp-play-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25b6<\/span><\/span><small>BFM Business<\/small><strong>China+1 and Asia\u2019s industrial map<\/strong><\/a><\/div><div class=\"mp-media-feature-item\"><a class=\"mp-featured-broadcast\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7487725910478041089-Anvn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"mp-broadcast-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7487725910478041089.jpg\" alt=\"Financial-centre ambition and institutional confidence \u2014 Le Petit Journal\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"mp-play-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25b6<\/span><\/span><small>Le Petit Journal<\/small><strong>Financial-centre ambition and institutional confidence<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section id=\"media-library\" class=\"mp-media-page-content\" aria-label=\"Media reference catalogue\"><div class=\"mp-coverage-tabs\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Choose media coverage\"><button type=\"button\" data-coverage=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">All coverage<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-coverage=\"selected\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Selected press<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-coverage=\"tv\" aria-pressed=\"false\">TV &amp; video interviews<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mp-media-page-controls\"><div><label for=\"mp-media-search\">Search coverage<\/label><input id=\"mp-media-search\" type=\"search\" placeholder=\"Outlet, title or topic\"><\/div><div><label for=\"mp-media-format\">Format<\/label><select id=\"mp-media-format\"><option value=\"all\">All media coverage<\/option><option value=\"selected\">Selected press (48)<\/option><option value=\"press\">All press &amp; commentary<\/option><option value=\"tv\">TV \/ video interviews<\/option><\/select><\/div><div><label for=\"mp-media-year\">Archive year<\/label><select id=\"mp-media-year\"><option value=\"all\">All years<\/option><option value=\"2026\">2026<\/option><option value=\"2025\">2025<\/option><option value=\"2024\">2024<\/option><\/select><\/div><div><label for=\"mp-media-source\">Link destination<\/label><select id=\"mp-media-source\"><option value=\"all\">All sources<\/option><option value=\"publisher\">Publisher<\/option><option value=\"shared\">Shared recording<\/option><option value=\"copy\">Archived copy<\/option><\/select><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"mp-media-reset\">Reset filters<\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"mp-media-result\" role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\">99 source references in this catalogue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mp-media-cards\"><article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-0\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Investment Review\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Investment Review<\/span><\/div><small>10 AUGUST 2026 \u00b7 ENGLISH \u00b7 QUOTED COMMENTARY<\/small><h2>Industrial parks built for the next investment cycle<\/h2><p>Coverage of a changing industrial-park proposition, including Micka\u00ebl Driol\u2019s commentary on connectivity, operating capability and supply-chain resilience.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vir.com.vn\/smarter-greener-and-resilient-ips-158458.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at VIR \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-0\" aria-label=\"D\u00e2n Vi\u1ec7t official media logo\"><\/span><span>D\u00e2n Vi\u1ec7t<\/span><\/div><small>28 JULY 2026 \u00b7 VIETNAMESE \u00b7 QUOTED COMMENTARY<\/small><h2>What investors look for in \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai<\/h2><p>Reporting from an industrial-park forum on predictability, logistics connections and the operating conditions behind investment decisions.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/danviet.vn\/kcn-sinh-thai-dong-nai-khong-chi-can-dat-sach-nha-dau-tu-quoc-te-dang-nhin-vao-thu-dat-gia-hon-d1447030.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at D\u00e2n Vi\u1ec7t \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-11\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Nh\u00e2n D\u00e2n\"><\/span><span>Nh\u00e2n D\u00e2n<\/span><\/div><small>2 JULY 2026 \u00b7 ENGLISH \u00b7 VNA REPORT<\/small><h2>Investment scale and investment quality<\/h2><p>A report on Vietnam\u2019s next FDI phase, including observations on reinvestment by established multinational businesses.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.nhandan.vn\/viet-nam-moves-to-tackle-double-challenge-in-fdi-attraction-in-next-phase-post163978.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at Nh\u00e2n D\u00e2n \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-1\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam News Agency\"><\/span><span>Vietnam News Agency<\/span><\/div><small>28 JUNE 2026 \u00b7 VIETNAMESE \u00b7 REPORTING ON A BFM INTERVIEW<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s investment prospects in the international conversation<\/h2><p>VNA coverage of Micka\u00ebl Driol\u2019s BFM Business discussion on investment and Vietnam\u2019s industrial positioning. This link is a report, not the original broadcast.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vnanet.vn\/vi\/anh\/anh-thoi-su-quoc-te-1049\/chuyen-gia-phap-danh-gia-cao-trien-vong-phat-trien-cua-viet-nam-8853388.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read VNA\u2019s reporting \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-10\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"VietnamPlus\"><\/span><span>VietnamPlus<\/span><\/div><small>24 JUNE 2026 \u00b7 ENGLISH \u00b7 VNA REPORT<\/small><h2>More value around the factory<\/h2><p>Coverage of electronics, technical capabilities and supplier networks. An English-language report related to the BNEWS\/VNA coverage below.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.vietnamplus.vn\/vietnams-electronics-industry-eyes-deeper-integration-into-global-technology-value-chains-post347073.vnp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at VietnamPlus \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-2\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"BNEWS\"><\/span><span>BNEWS<\/span><\/div><small>23 JUNE 2026 \u00b7 VIETNAMESE \u00b7 VNA REPORT<\/small><h2>Electronics and global technology value chains<\/h2><p>The Vietnamese-language agency report quotes Micka\u00ebl Driol on diversification, supplier networks and the activities that create value around manufacturing.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bnews.vn\/nganh-dien-tu-truoc-co-hoi-tham-gia-sau-chuoi-gia-tri-cong-nghe-toan-cau\/426073.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at BNEWS \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-0\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Investment Review\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Investment Review<\/span><\/div><small>18 JUNE 2026 \u00b7 ENGLISH \u00b7 QUOTED COMMENTARY<\/small><h2>Industry 4.0 and connected industrial capability<\/h2><p>Reporting on Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s industrial transformation, with commentary on supply-chain complexity and more effective use of operating assets.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vir.com.vn\/industry-40-opens-new-growth-frontiers-for-ho-chi-minh-city-154989.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at VIR \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-3\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"VnEconomy\"><\/span><span>VnEconomy<\/span><\/div><small>4 JUNE 2026 \u00b7 VIETNAMESE \u00b7 QUOTED COMMENTARY<\/small><h2>The investment case for high-technology projects<\/h2><p>Commentary on policy implementation, power availability and coordination between locations as Vietnam attracts more complex industrial and digital investments.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vneconomy.vn\/lan-song-fdi-vao-cong-nghe-cao-gia-tang-tai-viet-nam.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at VnEconomy \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-4\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Le Petit Journal\"><\/span><span>Le Petit Journal<\/span><\/div><small>27 MAY 2026 \u00b7 FRENCH \u00b7 INTERVIEW BY GA\u00cfA BEARD<\/small><h2>Vietnam as a long-term investment location<\/h2><p>The investment-focused part of an interview on industrial capability and the conditions behind sustained international confidence.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/lepetitjournal.com\/ho-chi-minh\/comprendre-vietnam\/analyse-climat-investissement-vietnam-mickael-driol-443404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the investment interview \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-4\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Le Petit Journal\"><\/span><span>Le Petit Journal<\/span><\/div><small>22 May 2026 \u00b7 French \u00b7 Interview by Ga\u00efa Beard<\/small><h2>Sourcing beyond the shortlist<\/h2><p>A conversation on sourcing in Vietnam, the CCIFV Sourcing Committee and the importance of understanding suppliers beyond a quotation.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/lepetitjournal.com\/ho-chi-minh\/comprendre-vietnam\/mickael-driol-comite-sourcing-ccifv-enjeux-443402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the sourcing interview \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-1\" aria-label=\"Reuters official media logo\"><\/span><span>Reuters<\/span><\/div><small>13 April 2026 \u00b7 English \u00b7 Quoted commentary<\/small><h2>Chinese technology investment and Vietnam\u2019s data centres<\/h2><p>A Reuters analysis includes Micka\u00ebl Driol\u2019s observations on Chinese interest in Vietnam\u2019s data-centre market. The accessible alternative is a credited Reuters republication.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/china-model-gains-appeal-vietnam-police-expand-power-2026-04-13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the Reuters source \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-18\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Economic Times \/ VnEconomy\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Economic Times \/ VnEconomy<\/span><\/div><small>5 April 2026 \u00b7 English \u00b7 Quoted commentary<\/small><h2>A more selective phase of foreign investment<\/h2><p>Reporting on high-quality FDI, including commentary on infrastructure readiness, predictable implementation and the ability to deliver commitments.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.vneconomy.vn\/welcoming-environment-vital-to-attracting-high-quality-fdi.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at VnEconomy \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-2\" aria-label=\"RECCESSARY official media logo\"><\/span><span>RECCESSARY<\/span><\/div><small>4 March 2026 \u00b7 English \u00b7 Interview \/ Wendy Lo<\/small><h2>Execution rather than incentives<\/h2><p>An interview on the structural differences between Thailand and Vietnam, with discussion of utilities, talent, supplier qualification and investment implementation.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reccessary.com\/en\/news\/vietnam-thailand-investment-expert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the regional comparison \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-3\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0<\/span><\/div><small>Vietnamese \u00b7 Interview \u00b7 Publication date not displayed here<\/small><h2>From financial-centre ambition to institutional credibility<\/h2><p>An interview on the practical foundations of Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s international financial centre: coordinated operations, predictable rules and market confidence.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/baodautu.vn\/tphcm-hien-thuc-hoa-tham-vong-tro-thanh-trung-tam-tai-chinh-quoc-te-d512618.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-4\" aria-label=\"VTC News official media logo\"><\/span><span>VTC News<\/span><\/div><small>7 January 2026 \u00b7 Vietnamese \u00b7 Quoted commentary<\/small><h2>Growth ambitions and the test of implementation<\/h2><p>A report on Vietnam\u2019s economic outlook includes Micka\u00ebl Driol\u2019s observations on resilience and infrastructure, energy and workforce constraints.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vtcnews.vn\/gdp-2025-ve-dich-an-tuong-tien-de-de-2026-tang-truong-2-con-so-ar996971.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at VTC News \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-5\" aria-label=\"VietNamNet Global official media logo\"><\/span><span>VietNamNet Global<\/span><\/div><small>English \u00b7 VNA report \u00b7 Publication date not displayed here<\/small><h2>From cost advantage to technical capability<\/h2><p>Reporting on changes in Vietnam\u2019s manufacturing investment mix, with commentary on engineering, automation and long-term industrial capacity.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamnet.vn\/en\/vn-pivots-from-low-cost-base-to-high-value-tech-hub-2532660.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read at VietNamNet \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-0\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Investment Review\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Investment Review<\/span><\/div><small>28 November 2025 \u00b7 English \u00b7 Interview \/ Binh An<\/small><h2>Changing prospects in a shifting investment landscape<\/h2><p>A Q&amp;A with Micka\u00ebl Driol on cross-border capital, regional supply chains and staged investment models.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vir.com.vn\/changing-prospects-in-a-shifting-world-of-investment-141828.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the VIR interview \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-6\" aria-label=\"New in Asia official media logo\"><\/span><span>New in Asia<\/span><\/div><small>23 May 2025 \u00b7 English \u00b7 Interview \/ Hilmi Hanifah<\/small><h2>Asia\u2019s cross-border investment strategy<\/h2><p>A published Q&amp;A with Micka\u00ebl Driol on navigating cross-border investment in Asia. The publisher may require registration to read the complete article.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/newinasia.com\/2025\/05\/23\/mickael-driol-on-asia-new-cross-border-investment-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the publisher interview \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-7\" aria-label=\"Vi\u1ec7t Nam News official media logo\"><\/span><span>Vi\u1ec7t Nam News<\/span><\/div><small>8 March 2025 \u00b7 English \u00b7 Contributed analysis<\/small><h2>Navigating the risks of a global trade war<\/h2><p>An article by Micka\u00ebl Driol on trade tensions and Vietnam\u2019s exposure. This is contributed analysis, not a journalist\u2019s interview.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamnews.vn\/economy\/1693408\/navigating-the-risks-of-a-global-trade-war.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the contributed article \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7475394382423085056\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7475394382423085056-mo2V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Television \/ VTV4 interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7475394382423085056.jpg\" alt=\"Building industrial depth \u2014 Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-12\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Television \/ VTV4<\/span><\/div><small>Television \u00b7 Clip shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Broadcast date omitted<\/small><h2>Building industrial depth<\/h2><p>A VTV4 appearance shared by Micka\u00ebl Driol, discussing Vietnam\u2019s move towards more sophisticated manufacturing. The link leads to his shared clip and commentary.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7475394382423085056-mo2V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared VTV4 clip \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7484845586840465408\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-vietnam-activity-7484845586840465408-fG8K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original BFM Business interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7484845586840465408.jpg\" alt=\"China+1 and Asia\u2019s industrial map \u2014 BFM Business\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-5\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"BFM Business\"><\/span><span>BFM Business<\/span><\/div><small>Television \u00b7 Clip shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Broadcast date omitted<\/small><h2>China+1 and Asia\u2019s industrial map<\/h2><p>Micka\u00ebl Driol\u2019s archive links to this shared BFM Business clip on Vietnam and industrial diversification. This is not an original broadcaster-hosted video.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-vietnam-activity-7484845586840465408-fG8K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared BFM clip \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7487725910478041089\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7487725910478041089-Anvn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Le Petit Journal interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7487725910478041089.jpg\" alt=\"Financial-centre ambition and institutional confidence \u2014 Le Petit Journal\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-4\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Le Petit Journal\"><\/span><span>Le Petit Journal<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Financial-centre ambition and institutional confidence<\/h2><p>An interview on turning Vietnam\u2019s financial-centre ambition into institutional credibility, with a focus on regulatory execution, market depth and investor confidence.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7487725910478041089-Anvn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7486268728314273793\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7486268728314273793-aLGH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ The Point interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7486268728314273793.jpg\" alt=\"Competitiveness and the next test of execution \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ The Point\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-15\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ The Point\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ The Point<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Competitiveness and the next test of execution<\/h2><p>A shared discussion of Vietnam\u2019s competitiveness and the practical challenge of translating its investment potential into consistent execution.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7486268728314273793-aLGH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7472503705699786752\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7472503705699786752-S6tH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ Bizline interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7472503705699786752.jpg\" alt=\"Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s investment momentum \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ Bizline\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-16\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ Bizline\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ Bizline<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s investment momentum<\/h2><p>A Bizline segment on Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s investment outlook and the operating questions behind its next phase of development.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7472503705699786752-S6tH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7470268782641364992\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_one-point-i-emphasized-during-the-interview-activity-7470268782641364992-ZAJS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ The Point interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7470268782641364992.jpg\" alt=\"Regulatory clarity and long-term capital \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ The Point\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-15\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ The Point\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ The Point<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Regulatory clarity and long-term capital<\/h2><p>A shared interview reference on the relationship between clear rules, predictable implementation and long-term investment decisions in Vietnam.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_one-point-i-emphasized-during-the-interview-activity-7470268782641364992-ZAJS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7465821996682162176\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_french-mekongpartners-vietnamtoday-activity-7465821996682162176--NAu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Le Petit Journal interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7465821996682162176.jpg\" alt=\"The CCIFV Sourcing Committee \u2014 Le Petit Journal\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-4\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Le Petit Journal\"><\/span><span>Le Petit Journal<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>The CCIFV Sourcing Committee<\/h2><p>A conversation about the CCIFV Sourcing Committee and the practical questions international companies face when sourcing in Vietnam.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_french-mekongpartners-vietnamtoday-activity-7465821996682162176--NAu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7464872283942064128\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_french-vietnam-mekongpartners-activity-7464872283942064128-Oics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Le Petit Journal interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7464872283942064128.jpg\" alt=\"Industrial transitions across China, Europe and Southeast Asia \u2014 Le Petit Journal\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-4\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Le Petit Journal\"><\/span><span>Le Petit Journal<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Industrial transitions across China, Europe and Southeast Asia<\/h2><p>An interview reference exploring industrial change across China, Europe and Southeast Asia, and its implications for cross-border business decisions.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_french-vietnam-mekongpartners-activity-7464872283942064128-Oics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7449614912424939521\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_engineering-coordination-communication-activity-7449614912424939521-yyea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7449614912424939521.jpg\" alt=\"Workforce and execution: shared segment \u2014 Vietnam Today\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-14\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Workforce and execution: shared segment<\/h2><p>A shared segment on workforce capability and the coordination required to turn industrial plans into effective operations.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_engineering-coordination-communication-activity-7449614912424939521-yyea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n\n<article id=\"media-7451813244698034176\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_manufacturing-logistics-electronics-activity-7451813244698034176-UXp3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Television \/ VTV9 interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7451813244698034176.jpg\" alt=\"Investment timing in manufacturing, logistics and electronics \u2014 Vietnam Television \/ VTV9\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-13\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Television \/ VTV9\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Television \/ VTV9<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Investment timing in manufacturing, logistics and electronics<\/h2><p>A VTV9 reference on investment timing across manufacturing, logistics and electronics, bringing sector priorities into the broader Vietnam investment discussion.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_manufacturing-logistics-electronics-activity-7451813244698034176-UXp3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7447934112796934146\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_fdi-manufacturing-logistics-activity-7447934112796934146-lwVs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ Newsline interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7447934112796934146.jpg\" alt=\"A strategic destination for next-generation FDI \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ Newsline\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-17\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ Newsline\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ Newsline<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>A strategic destination for next-generation FDI<\/h2><p>A Newsline reference on Vietnam\u2019s investment positioning and the opportunities associated with more sophisticated manufacturing and technology activities.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_fdi-manufacturing-logistics-activity-7447934112796934146-lwVs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7444201763143938048\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnam-vietnamtoday-vtv-activity-7444201763143938048-1PSw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ The Point interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7444201763143938048.jpg\" alt=\"Investment outlook and structural shifts \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ The Point\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-15\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ The Point\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ The Point<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Investment outlook and structural shifts<\/h2><p>A shared discussion of Vietnam\u2019s investment outlook and the structural changes shaping the next phase of economic development.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnam-vietnamtoday-vtv-activity-7444201763143938048-1PSw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7440615874761404416\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-vtv-vietnameconomy-activity-7440615874761404416-krmR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ The Point interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7440615874761404416.jpg\" alt=\"The conditions for high-value investment \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ The Point\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-15\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ The Point\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ The Point<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>The conditions for high-value investment<\/h2><p>An interview reference on the practical conditions behind higher-value investment and Vietnam\u2019s industrial development.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-vtv-vietnameconomy-activity-7440615874761404416-krmR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7421173503254732800\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-thepoint-vietnameconomy-activity-7421173503254732800-ScvU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ The Point interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7421173503254732800.jpg\" alt=\"Growth, productivity and workforce: shared segment \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ The Point\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-15\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ The Point\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ The Point<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Growth, productivity and workforce: shared segment<\/h2><p>A shared segment connecting Vietnam\u2019s growth ambitions with productivity and the workforce capabilities needed to support them.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-thepoint-vietnameconomy-activity-7421173503254732800-ScvU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7422485662265794560\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-newsline-vietnameconomy-activity-7422485662265794560-wc4I\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ Newsline interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7422485662265794560.jpg\" alt=\"Development priorities and the 14th Party Congress \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ Newsline\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-17\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ Newsline\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ Newsline<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Development priorities and the 14th Party Congress<\/h2><p>A Newsline reference on development priorities around the 14th Party Congress and their relevance to Vietnam\u2019s economic direction.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-newsline-vietnameconomy-activity-7422485662265794560-wc4I\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7420385284858470400\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnampolicy-14thpartycongress-economicdevelopment-activity-7420385284858470400-D5eO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Television \/ VTV4 interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7420385284858470400.jpg\" alt=\"Investment priorities for the next development cycle \u2014 Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-12\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Television \/ VTV4<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Investment priorities for the next development cycle<\/h2><p>A VTV4 reference on the investment priorities shaping Vietnam\u2019s next development cycle and its positioning for international capital.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnampolicy-14thpartycongress-economicdevelopment-activity-7420385284858470400-D5eO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7414131103055163392\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-infrastructurestrategy-fdistrategy-activity-7414131103055163392-Fww9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Television \/ VTV4 interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7414131103055163392.jpg\" alt=\"Infrastructure delivery and investment attraction \u2014 Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-12\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Television \/ VTV4<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Infrastructure delivery and investment attraction<\/h2><p>A shared discussion of infrastructure delivery and its connection to Vietnam\u2019s ability to attract and implement investment projects.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-infrastructurestrategy-fdistrategy-activity-7414131103055163392-Fww9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7391281785705259008\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnam-vtv4-economy-activity-7391281785705259008-epOi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Television \/ VTV4 interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7391281785705259008.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam\u2019s growth and investment outlook \u2014 Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-12\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Television \/ VTV4<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s growth and investment outlook<\/h2><p>A VTV4 reference bringing Vietnam\u2019s growth prospects and investment outlook into the international business conversation.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnam-vtv4-economy-activity-7391281785705259008-epOi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7388758195525066752\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_interview-broadcast-economy-activity-7388758195525066752-BZi_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Television \/ VTV4 interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7388758195525066752.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam\u2019s growth trajectory through an international lens \u2014 Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-12\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Television \/ VTV4\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Television \/ VTV4<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s growth trajectory through an international lens<\/h2><p>An international broadcast reference on Vietnam\u2019s economic trajectory and the investment questions associated with its continued development.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_interview-broadcast-economy-activity-7388758195525066752-BZi_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7386965880104140800\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_fdi-innovation-sustainability-activity-7386965880104140800-wIiu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original Vietnam Today \/ The Point interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7386965880104140800.jpg\" alt=\"Investment outlook and the growth path \u2014 Vietnam Today \/ The Point\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-15\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Today \/ The Point\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Today \/ The Point<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Investment outlook and the growth path<\/h2><p>A shared interview reference connecting Vietnam\u2019s investment outlook with the broader questions surrounding its future growth path.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_fdi-innovation-sustainability-activity-7386965880104140800-wIiu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7346432508219052032\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_broadcast-vietnam-mickaeldriol-activity-7346432508219052032-eUC3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original TRT World interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7346432508219052032.jpg\" alt=\"Global trade shifts and US steel tariffs \u2014 TRT World\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-8\" aria-label=\"TRT World official media logo\"><\/span><span>TRT World<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Global trade shifts and US steel tariffs<\/h2><p>A TRT World reference on changing global trade conditions and US steel tariffs, shared alongside Micka\u00ebl Driol\u2019s commentary.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_broadcast-vietnam-mickaeldriol-activity-7346432508219052032-eUC3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-9\" aria-label=\"T\u1ea1p ch\u00ed Kinh t\u1ebf \/ T\u00e0i ch\u00ednh official media logo\"><\/span><span>T\u1ea1p ch\u00ed Kinh t\u1ebf \/ T\u00e0i ch\u00ednh<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Industrial parks and investment quality<\/h2><p>Coverage of eco-industrial parks and their role in Vietnam\u2019s efforts to attract higher-quality foreign investment.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/tapchikinhtetaichinh.vn\/khu-cong-nghiep-sinh-thai-loi-the-moi-hut-dong-von-fdi-163056.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-10\" aria-label=\"Le Courrier du Vietnam official media logo\"><\/span><span>Le Courrier du Vietnam<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Moving beyond the subcontracting model<\/h2><p>A French-language perspective on Vietnam\u2019s industrial development and the opportunity to move beyond a predominantly subcontracting role.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/lecourrier.vn\/leconomie-vietnamienne-sous-le-regard-international-lopportunite-de-saffranchir-du-piege-de-la-sous-traitance\/1350615.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-11\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o Bi\u00ean Ph\u00f2ng official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o Bi\u00ean Ph\u00f2ng<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s appeal to international capital<\/h2><p>Reporting on Vietnam\u2019s attractiveness to international investors as global businesses reconsider their production footprints and supply chains.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bienphong.com.vn\/viet-nam-gia-tang-suc-hut-dong-von-dau-tu-quoc-te-post505005.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-12\" aria-label=\"Supply Chain Review official media logo\"><\/span><span>Supply Chain Review<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Electronics and global technology value chains<\/h2><p>Coverage of Vietnam\u2019s electronics industry and the opportunities for deeper integration into global technology value chains.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychainreview.org\/fr\/articles\/vietnam-electronics-industry-global-tech-value-chains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-3\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Investment scale and strategic capital<\/h2><p>A published report quoting Micka\u00ebl Driol on established international companies expanding their manufacturing and technology investments in Vietnam.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/baodautu.vn\/hoa-giai-ap-luc-kep-trong-thu-hut-fdi-d630740.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-13\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o C\u00f4ng Th\u01b0\u01a1ng official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o C\u00f4ng Th\u01b0\u01a1ng<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>The regional competition for high-quality FDI<\/h2><p>A report on Vietnam\u2019s position in ASEAN\u2019s competition for higher-quality foreign direct investment and the conditions behind investor decisions.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/congthuong.vn\/viet-nam-truoc-cuoc-dua-thu-hut-fdi-chat-luong-cao-trong-asean-463581.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-14\" aria-label=\"B\u1eafc Ninh official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u1eafc Ninh<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Electronics and higher-value technology integration<\/h2><p>A related report on Vietnam\u2019s electronics industry, with a focus on deeper participation in global technology value chains.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.baobacninhtv.vn\/vietnam-s-electronics-industry-eyes-deeper-integration-into-global-technology-value-chains-postid448563.bbg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-3\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>A new FDI wave reshapes Vietnam\u2019s position<\/h2><p>Coverage of the new phase of foreign investment and its implications for Vietnam\u2019s position in international production networks.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/baodautu.vn\/lan-song-fdi-moi-dinh-hinh-vi-the-viet-nam-d622455.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-15\" aria-label=\"\u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 T\u00e0i Ch\u00ednh \/ SGGP official media logo\"><\/span><span>\u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 T\u00e0i Ch\u00ednh \/ SGGP<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Competitiveness in Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s industrial zones<\/h2><p>Reporting on the competitiveness of Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s industrial and export-processing zones as the city develops its investment proposition.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/dttc.sggp.org.vn\/tphcm-nang-cao-suc-canh-tranh-cho-cac-kcx-kcn-post134943.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-3\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"VnEconomy\"><\/span><span>VnEconomy<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Digital transformation and industrial ecosystems<\/h2><p>A report on digital and green transformation in Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s industry, and the opportunities associated with more connected industrial ecosystems.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vneconomy.vn\/chuyen-doi-kep-mo-du-dia-tang-truong-moi-cho-cong-nghiep-tp-ho-chi-minh.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-16\" aria-label=\"Tu\u1ed5i Tr\u1ebb \/ Saigon Times official media logo\" style=\"background-color:#123e36\"><\/span><span>Tu\u1ed5i Tr\u1ebb \/ Saigon Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>From attracting factories to coordinating supply chains<\/h2><p>Coverage of Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s shift from attracting individual factories towards coordinating wider supply-chain activity.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/tuoitre.vn\/saigontimes\/tphcm-chuyen-tu-cuoc-dua-thu-hut-nha-may-sang-dieu-phoi-chuoi-cung-ung-1061240284.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-17\" aria-label=\"Di\u1ec5n \u0111\u00e0n Doanh nghi\u1ec7p official media logo\"><\/span><span>Di\u1ec5n \u0111\u00e0n Doanh nghi\u1ec7p<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Industry 4.0 and the global supply-chain shift<\/h2><p>A shared press reference connecting Industry 4.0 with the changing organisation of global supply chains and Vietnam\u2019s industrial positioning.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mickaeldriol-mekongpartners-activity-7475832583155630080-EZvW\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-0\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Investment Review\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Investment Review<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Investment appeal gains traction<\/h2><p>A shared Vietnam Investment Review reference on Vietnam\u2019s investment appeal and the factors shaping international business interest.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_micka%C3%ABl-driol-vietnam-investment-review-activity-7472854463167254528-TA73\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-6\" aria-label=\"New in Asia official media logo\"><\/span><span>New in Asia<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Project readiness and financing for Vietnamese SMEs<\/h2><p>A report on the readiness challenges Vietnamese SMEs face when seeking green finance and preparing projects for investment.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/newinasia.com\/2026\/05\/08\/vietnam-green-finance-smes-readiness-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-9\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"VOV World\"><\/span><span>VOV World<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Institutional reforms and strategic capital inflows<\/h2><p>Coverage of institutional reform and its relationship to strategic capital inflows and Vietnam\u2019s investment environment.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vovworld.vn\/current-affairs\/institutional-reforms-pave-the-way-for-strategic-capital-inflows-2436277.vov5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-6\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"VCCI\"><\/span><span>VCCI<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s financial-centre development<\/h2><p>A reference on Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s development as a financial centre and the institutional questions behind that ambition.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcci.com.vn\/news\/tphcm-tu-trung-tam-thuong-mai-phia-nam-den-sieu-do-thi-tai-chinh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-3\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>From commercial capital to a financial megacity<\/h2><p>Reporting on Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s financial-centre ambitions and the transition from a commercial hub towards a broader financial role.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/baodautu.vn\/tphcm-tu-trung-tam-thuong-mai-phia-nam-den-sieu-do-thi-tai-chinh-d579807.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-0\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Investment Review\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Investment Review<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>From trading hub to financial megacity<\/h2><p>A shared press reference on Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s financial ambitions and the operating foundations behind its proposed development.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_singapore-bangkok-kualalumpur-activity-7456892873255436288-v7YX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-19\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Economic Times\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Economic Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Capital deployment in technology-driven industries<\/h2><p>A shared Vietnam Economic Times reference on investment in technology-driven industries and the changing composition of Vietnam\u2019s industrial activity.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_mekongpartners-vietnamtoday-mickaeldriol-activity-7453608735786315776-890r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-7\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Nikkei Asia\"><\/span><span>Nikkei Asia<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Energy and trade shocks facing Vietnam\u2019s growth outlook<\/h2><p>Reporting on the energy and trade pressures affecting Vietnam\u2019s growth outlook, bringing external risks into the investment conversation.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.nikkei.com\/economy\/iran-war-threatens-vietnam-s-10-economic-growth-goal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-19\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Economic Times\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Economic Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>EU-Vietnam ties and the Global Gateway<\/h2><p>A shared press reference on EU\u2013Vietnam ties and the Global Gateway, within the wider discussion of cross-border investment and connectivity.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_eu-french-european-activity-7443937208002080768-rLSR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-3\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"VnEconomy\"><\/span><span>VnEconomy<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Vietnam as an investment destination for European businesses<\/h2><p>Coverage of Vietnam\u2019s appeal to European businesses and the investment questions associated with closer economic ties.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vneconomy.vn\/viet-nam-diem-den-dau-tu-hap-dan-voi-eu.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-18\" aria-label=\"Kinh t\u1ebf Vi\u1ec7t Nam official media logo\"><\/span><span>Kinh t\u1ebf Vi\u1ec7t Nam<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>French industrial groups and long-term investment<\/h2><p>An interview on French industrial investment in Vietnam, including long-cycle manufacturing, energy-efficiency upgrades and supply-chain development.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_french-vietnam-manufacturing-activity-7449395532793372672-g5q_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-0\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Investment Review\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Investment Review<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Global financial-hub ambitions<\/h2><p>A shared press reference on Vietnam\u2019s international financial-centre ambitions and the questions behind building a credible financial hub.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vifc-singapore-dubai-activity-7445300240963997696-8yfH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-6\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"VCCI\"><\/span><span>VCCI<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Making an international financial centre operational<\/h2><p>A related reference on the practical and institutional conditions required to make Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s international financial centre operational.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcci.com.vn\/tin-tuc\/tphcm-hien-thuc-hoa-tham-vong-tro-thanh-trung-tam-tai-chinh-quoc-te\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-19\" aria-label=\"\u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 Ch\u1ee9ng Kho\u00e1n official media logo\"><\/span><span>\u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 Ch\u1ee9ng Kho\u00e1n<\/span><\/div><small>Interview \/ B\u00edch Ng\u1ecdc \u00b7 Related B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 interview edition \u00b7 2 March 2026<\/small><h2>Financial-centre ambition and institutional credibility<\/h2><p>A Q&amp;A with Micka\u00ebl Driol on operational coordination, legal predictability and the credibility required for an international financial centre.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn\/tphcm-hien-thuc-hoa-tham-vong-tro-thanh-trung-tam-tai-chinh-quoc-te-post386005.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-18\" aria-label=\"Kinh t\u1ebf Vi\u1ec7t Nam official media logo\"><\/span><span>Kinh t\u1ebf Vi\u1ec7t Nam<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>The economy is shifting beneath the surface<\/h2><p>A shared Kinh t\u1ebf Vi\u1ec7t Nam reference on the structural changes taking place beneath Vietnam\u2019s headline economic performance.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnamtoday-mekongpartners-mickaeldriol-activity-7443149325536301056-QoJ_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-19\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Economic Times\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Economic Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>The growth outlook and policy direction<\/h2><p>A Vietnam Economic Times shared reference on Vietnam\u2019s growth outlook, policy direction and the challenge of moving from ambition to execution.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/vneconomy-vn_ambition-execution-mr-michael-kokalari-activity-7423236670944256000-F7uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-20\" aria-label=\"MLex official media logo\"><\/span><span>MLex<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Semiconductors, AI and new growth engines<\/h2><p>A shared MLex reference on semiconductors, artificial intelligence and their place in Vietnam\u2019s discussion of new growth opportunities.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_ai-vietnam-semiconductors-activity-7444579226563014657-9nhg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-19\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Economic Times\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Economic Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Expert perspectives on the 14th National Congress<\/h2><p>A shared press reference presenting expert perspectives around the 14th National Congress and Vietnam\u2019s economic direction.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_europe-singapore-paris-activity-7440298830455201792-Q_Yn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-21\" aria-label=\"L\u1ea1ng S\u01a1n News official media logo\"><\/span><span>L\u1ea1ng S\u01a1n News<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s growth outlook: a related press report<\/h2><p>A related report on Vietnam\u2019s economic performance and the conditions shaping its growth outlook for the following year.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/baolangson.vn\/gdp-2025-ve-dich-an-tuong-tien-de-de-2026-tang-truong-2-con-so-5071873.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article data-selected=\"1\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-22\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o M\u1edbi official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o M\u1edbi<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s growth outlook: a press republication<\/h2><p>A press republication on Vietnam\u2019s economic performance and its growth outlook, linking readers to the referenced report.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/baomoi.com\/gdp-2025-ve-dich-an-tuong-tien-de-de-2026-tang-truong-2-con-so-c54197209.epi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-3\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Technology manufacturing: shared print edition<\/h2><p>A shared B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 print reference on Vietnam\u2019s position in technology manufacturing and the next phase of industrial investment.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnaminvestmentreview-baodautu-vietnameconomy-activity-7419204552395997184-3ziD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-8\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The Business Times\"><\/span><span>The Business Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s political reset and growth priorities<\/h2><p>Reporting on Vietnam\u2019s political transition and the implementation questions associated with its stated growth priorities.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/international\/asean\/four-behind-vietnam-can-2026-political-reset-deliver-growth-it-promises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2026\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-21\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The Business Times \/ Chinese edition\"><\/span><span>The Business Times \/ Chinese edition<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2026<\/small><h2>What investors should watch in Vietnam\u2019s leadership transition<\/h2><p>The Chinese-language edition of a report on Vietnam\u2019s leadership transition and the growth priorities relevant to international investors.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/zh-hans\/international\/asean\/four-behind-vietnam-can-2026-political-reset-deliver-growth-it-promises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-23\" aria-label=\"Sputnik official media logo\"><\/span><span>Sputnik<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>What international investors look for in Vietnam<\/h2><p>An investment perspective on what international businesses look for in Vietnam, including infrastructure, energy planning and industrial capability.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/kevesko.vn\/20251230\/nha-dau-tu-tim-gi-o-viet-nam-40525215.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-3\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s next technology-manufacturing role<\/h2><p>Coverage of Vietnam\u2019s potential role as a technology-manufacturing centre and the industrial capabilities associated with that transition.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/baodautu.vn\/viet-nam-san-sang-tro-thanh-trung-tam-san-xuat-cong-nghe-moi-d474901.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-3\" aria-label=\"B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 \/ Print edition official media logo\"><\/span><span>B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0 \/ Print edition<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Technology manufacturing: cover and print reference<\/h2><p>The shared cover and print reference for B\u00e1o \u0110\u1ea7u T\u01b0\u2019s coverage of Vietnam\u2019s technology-manufacturing development.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnaminvestment-vietnameconomy-fdi-activity-7414871057242673153-_R2F\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-20\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Investment Review \/ Print edition\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Investment Review \/ Print edition<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam poised to become a technology-manufacturing hub<\/h2><p>A shared Vietnam Investment Review print reference on Vietnam\u2019s technology-manufacturing outlook and its position in international production networks.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_vietnaminvestmentreview-fdistrategy-globalcapital-activity-7411583066021900288-lp8m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-24\" aria-label=\"Vietnam.vn \/ French republication official media logo\"><\/span><span>Vietnam.vn \/ French republication<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s financial development<\/h2><p>A French-language republication on Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s financial development and its ambition to broaden its regional economic role.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietnam.vn\/fr\/tp-hcm-tu-trung-tam-thuong-mai-phia-nam-den-sieu-do-thi-tai-chinh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-8\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The Business Times\"><\/span><span>The Business Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Chinese AI firms and Southeast Asian infrastructure<\/h2><p>A shared press reference on Chinese AI companies and the computing infrastructure connecting their expansion with Southeast Asian markets.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_ai-export-johor-activity-7386669901987586048-a80T\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-8\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The Business Times\"><\/span><span>The Business Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s infrastructure acceleration: shared reference<\/h2><p>A shared Business Times reference on Vietnam\u2019s infrastructure programme and the investment questions associated with faster delivery.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mickaeldriol_thebusinesstimes-vietnaminfrastructure-fdistrategy-activity-7413834003943751681-7jEy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-8\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The Business Times\"><\/span><span>The Business Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Airports, rail and Vietnam\u2019s infrastructure agenda<\/h2><p>Reporting on Vietnam\u2019s airport, rail and wider infrastructure plans, within the discussion of investment and project delivery.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/international\/asean\/new-airports-high-speed-rails-olympic-complex-vietnam-shifts-top-gear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-6\" aria-label=\"New in Asia official media logo\"><\/span><span>New in Asia<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Durian exports and market-access requirements<\/h2><p>A reference on Vietnam\u2019s durian exports and the market-access requirements that shape the international agribusiness trade.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/buff.ly\/O3DFFdL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article id=\"media-7354393474072301568\" class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"tv\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><a class=\"mp-media-visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mekongpartners_vietnam-asean-geoeconomics-activity-7354393474072301568-aTl9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open original TRT World interview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mp-tv-interviews-20261012\/7354393474072301568.jpg\" alt=\"Trade and ASEAN: additional shared broadcast reference \u2014 TRT World\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"><\/a><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-8\" aria-label=\"TRT World official media logo\"><\/span><span>TRT World<\/span><\/div><small>TV \/ video interview reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Trade and ASEAN: additional shared broadcast reference<\/h2><p>An additional shared TRT World broadcast reference connecting global trade shifts with ASEAN\u2019s regional economic position.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mekongpartners_vietnam-asean-geoeconomics-activity-7354393474072301568-aTl9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-25\" aria-label=\"fDi Intelligence \/ Financial Times official media logo\"><\/span><span>fDi Intelligence \/ Financial Times<\/span><\/div><small>Quoted commentary \/ Alex Irwin-HuntPublisher article \u00b7 8 October 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam and US apparel sourcing<\/h2><p>Reporting on Vietnam\u2019s apparel exports, with Micka\u00ebl Driol\u2019s commentary on relocated production, sourcing credibility and supply-chain requirements.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdiintelligence.com\/content\/82bb6d48-f7c4-4d61-b872-fce66ddc3fc5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-26\" aria-label=\"Apparel Views official media logo\"><\/span><span>Apparel Views<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s rise as an apparel supplier<\/h2><p>Coverage of Vietnam\u2019s growing role in US apparel sourcing and the changes taking place in international production networks.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apparelviews.com\/vietnam-overtakes-china-as-top-us-apparel-supplier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-6\" aria-label=\"New in Asia official media logo\"><\/span><span>New in Asia<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>The operating foundations Vietnamese SMEs need<\/h2><p>A report on the operational foundations Vietnamese SMEs need when preparing for greener business activity and access to finance.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/newinasia.com\/2025\/08\/29\/vietnams-smes-want-to-go-green-but-lack-this-crucial-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-6\" aria-label=\"New in Asia \/ Chinese edition official media logo\"><\/span><span>New in Asia \/ Chinese edition<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnamese SME readiness: Mandarin edition<\/h2><p>The Mandarin edition of a report on Vietnamese SME readiness, operational foundations and the transition towards greener business activity.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/newinasia.cn\/2025\/08\/29\/vietnams-smes-want-to-go-green-but-lack-this-crucial-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"copy\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-25\" aria-label=\"fDi Intelligence \/ Magazine edition official media logo\"><\/span><span>fDi Intelligence \/ Magazine edition<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Archived print reference \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>China\u2019s factories and US tariff uncertainty<\/h2><p>An archived fDi Intelligence magazine reference on Chinese manufacturing and the uncertainty associated with US trade tariffs.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/fDiJunJul25.html#page\/62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the archived copy \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-17\" aria-label=\"Di\u1ec5n \u0111\u00e0n Doanh nghi\u1ec7p official media logo\"><\/span><span>Di\u1ec5n \u0111\u00e0n Doanh nghi\u1ec7p<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Chinese AI firms in Southeast Asia<\/h2><p>Reporting on Chinese AI companies\u2019 expansion into Southeast Asia and the regional opportunities associated with computing infrastructure.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/diendandoanhnghiep.vn\/doanh-nghiep-ai-trung-quoc-do-bo-vao-dong-nam-a-10154296.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-8\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The Business Times\"><\/span><span>The Business Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Regional computing power and Chinese AI firms<\/h2><p>Coverage of Chinese AI firms\u2019 regional search for computing capacity and Southeast Asia\u2019s position in that infrastructure landscape.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/international\/asean\/chinas-ai-firms-are-going-regional-compute-power-and-south-east-asia-cashing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-27\" aria-label=\"MSN \/ SCMP republication official media logo\"><\/span><span>MSN \/ SCMP republication<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s digital ambitions and trade uncertainty<\/h2><p>A credited SCMP republication examining Vietnam\u2019s digital ambitions, trade uncertainty and the possible role of economic diplomacy.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-xl\/technology\/tech-companies\/as-vietnam-s-digital-dreams-face-trump-tariff-test-will-diplomacy-offer-a-lifeline\/ar-AA1CyPDO?ocid=BingNewsVerp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-8\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The Business Times\"><\/span><span>The Business Times<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>ASEAN\u2019s China trade strategy<\/h2><p>Reporting on ASEAN\u2019s commercial relationship with China as businesses and governments respond to tensions in the wider global trade environment.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/international\/asean\/aseans-china-trade-play-buy-less-sell-more-amid-us-tensions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"shared\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-27\" aria-label=\"South China Morning Post official media logo\"><\/span><span>South China Morning Post<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Shared on LinkedIn \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Vietnam\u2019s digital ambitions: shared press reference<\/h2><p>A shared South China Morning Post reference on Vietnam\u2019s digital ambitions and the trade pressures affecting their development.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/vietnams-digital-dreams-face-trump-tariff-test-offer-driol-%E7%B1%B3%E5%87%AF%E5%B0%94-inrte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the shared reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-28\" aria-label=\"Biz Hub official media logo\"><\/span><span>Biz Hub<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Global trade-war risks: related contributed analysis<\/h2><p>A related edition of Micka\u00ebl Driol\u2019s contributed analysis on global trade tensions and Vietnam\u2019s exposure to changing market conditions.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bizhub.vn\/navigating-the-risks-of-a-global-trade-war-post369820.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2025\" data-source=\"publisher\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-authentic-media-logo mp-added-logo-29\" aria-label=\"VietStock official media logo\"><\/span><span>VietStock<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Publisher link from personal archive \u00b7 Archive year 2025<\/small><h2>Global trade-war risks: republication<\/h2><p>A republication of contributed analysis examining global trade tensions and the risks they present for Vietnam\u2019s economy and supply chains.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.vietstock.vn\/2025\/03\/navigating-the-risks-of-a-global-trade-war-38-603512.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open source reference \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"mp-media-card\" data-format=\"press\" data-year=\"2024\" data-source=\"copy\"><div class=\"mp-media-outlet\"><span role=\"img\" class=\"mp-outlet-logo mp-publisher-logo-19\" aria-label=\"Vietnam Economic Times\"><\/span><span>Vietnam Economic Times \/ Archived print copy<\/span><\/div><small>Press \/ published commentary reference \u00b7 Archived print reference \u00b7 Archive year 2024<\/small><h2>Dutch investors and Vietnam\u2019s technology future<\/h2><p>An archived Vietnam Economic Times print reference on Dutch investment and Vietnam\u2019s technology-development outlook.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/1drv.ms\/b\/s!Ak5yGaeaQB2hpLhn6tiqvNolPq_2MQ?e=RuiK4B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the archived copy \u2197<\/a><\/article><\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"media-enquiries\" class=\"mp-media-enquiries\"><div><p class=\"mp-media-kicker\">MEDIA ENQUIRIES<\/p><h2>Bring the operating perspective into the conversation.<\/h2><p>For interviews, expert commentary and speaking requests, please share your publication or channel, the topic, the deadline and your preferred language and format.<\/p><\/div><div><p><strong>Micka\u00ebl Driol<\/strong><br>Chief Executive Officer, Mekong Partners<\/p><p>Vietnam &amp; China investment, industrial development, sourcing and cross-border operations.<\/p><a class=\"mp-media-enquiry-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mekong-partners.com\/?page_id=12747\">Send a media enquiry \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/section><script>(function(){function init(){var root=document.querySelector('.mp-media-hub .mp-media-standalone');if(!root||root.dataset.ready)return;root.dataset.ready='true';var 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