Media Appearances & Interviews
Selected television appearances, media interviews and expert commentary featuring VIET Transformation Advisors and its founder, Dr. Sven David
TV Interviews & Broadcast Appearances
Television interviews, news features and broadcast contributions providing expert perspectives on Vietnam’s economic transformation, investment environment, governance and institutional development.
From Industrial Hubs to Growth Poles: Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh
In a recent contribution to VTV4’s The News, VIET-TA discusses what this transition requires and why governance capability, technology infrastructure and institutional coordination will become increasingly important as Vietnam moves toward a higher-value industrial model.
Vietnam’s National Digital Transformation Strategy 2026–2030
In this VTV4 / Vietnam Today interview, Dr. Sven David discusses Vietnam’s National Digital Transformation Strategy 2026–2030 and why successful digital transformation requires more than investment in technology. He highlights the importance of leadership, governance, institutional capability and effective execution in translating advances in AI, data and digital government into measurable impact.
Dr. Sven David’s contribution can be viewed from 05:32 to 05:41 in the video below.
Vietnam’s two-tier local government model: one year on
In this interview with Vietnam Today – The Point, I discuss the economic impact of Vietnam’s two-tier local government model after its first year of implementation.
The central question is whether structural reform has already translated into faster, clearer and more predictable administrative processes for businesses and investors.
Media Interviews & Expert Commentary
Selected interviews and media coverage in which Dr. Sven David contributes independent expert perspectives on Vietnam’s economy, investment landscape, private-sector development and structural transformation.
M&A Việt Nam bước vào giai đoạn then chốt
In this Đầu tư interview, Dr. Sven David discusses Vietnam’s M&A market, the role of private sector development, and the growing importance of governance, operational discipline, and post-deal value creation.
Đầu tư/Vietnam Investment Review luôn giữ vai trò “tiên phong“ đồng hành cùng cộng đồng doanh nghiệp, nhà đầu tư
In this anniversary feature by Đầu tư / Vietnam Investment Review, Dr. Sven David contributed an expert statement on the role of disciplined business and investment journalism in helping leaders turn strategy into action.
Vietnam’s Investment Landscape: From Cost Advantage to Institutional Trust – VietnamPlus, 22.07.2025
Vietnam is undergoing a transformative shift in its foreign investment narrative — moving beyond low-cost labor to building a foundation of strong institutional trust. FDI inflows surged by 32.6% in the first half of 2025, reaching $21.52 billion, underscoring growing investor confidence.
Vietnam–US Trade Relations and the Private Sector – BBC World Tieng Viet, 13.07.2025
We are pleased to have been quoted in the latest edition of BBC News Tiếng Việt on the US-Vietnam Customs […]
Việt Nam đổi cách hút vốn ngoại, Forbes Vietnam, 10.07.2025
“Vietnam is no longer just seen as an ideal relocation site for manufacturing. It has become a serious contender in […]
Vietnam’s Private Sector amid Changing US–Vietnam Trade Relations – BBC World Tieng Viet, 06.07.2025
Vietnam’s private sector is entering a defining period of transformation. In light of recent trade developments between the US and […]