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Vietnam is in its workforce golden age

April 14, 2026·25 min·4-min readconversationalnews
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A surge in wholesale energy prices, particularly diesel, is driving up transportation costs and forcing U.S. businesses to absorb or pass on fuel surcharges, while Vietnam’s booming prime-age workforce offers global economic opportunities despite geopolitical and policy risks. The Federal

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Catherine Rampel

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Catherine RampelHenry PhamNila RichardsonZach Rogers

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