Economy
"The answer to terrorists cannot have any rules": EAM Jaishankar reaffirms muscular response to cross-border terrorism
April 13 (ANI): After a report in the leading British daily The Guardian claimed that the country's external espionage agency R&AW took out wanted terrorists deep inside Pakistan at the behest of the Centre, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday underlined the government's unwavering commitment to respond to any act of terrorism perpetrated from across the border.
Economy
The Baloch people are alienated: Today so are the Pashtuns in Pakistan
Returning to the alienation of Pashtuns it may be mentioned that today they need to carry special travel documents to move across the border which was once a free movement zone
Economy
ADB: GDP Growth is Proof of Vietnam's Resilient Economy
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty said that ADB is optimistic about Vietnam's economic prospects.
Cashless payment rising in Vietnam and its growth prospects
Cashless usage is stated to have increased by a Visa's study, and the number of e-payment in Vietnam is forecasted to grow by 2020 according to the Asian Post, which is the sign of digital payment development.
Vietnam companies achieved lower earnings in April
A number of listed companies have announced lower earnings in April after closing for half of the month.
Vietnam exports dropped sharply in May
The export of Vietnam in April has been strongly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, after achieving a relatively high growth rate in the first quarter.
Vietnamese banks accelerated to go digital
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a serious effect to the economy, but it has helped accelerate the race for banks to orient to digital transformation.
Vietnam property firms gear up for the post pandemic recovery
After a period of hibernation, in early May 2020, real estate businesses have started to return to the competitive race after Covid-19 pandemic at ease. It seems that the difficulty has passed with the real estate market.
Telecom and IT industry have potential for high growth in the next five years
Five sectors in Vietnam including telecoms, information and technology, clean agriculture, clean technologies, retail, healthcare and pharmaceuticals have potential for high growth in the next three years.
Vietnam labor market warm up as coronavirus recedes
Vietnam labor demand is rising as companies resume activities after a long hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister: Vietnam is considered a safe investment destination
Many investors consider Viet Nam a safe investment destination with a lot of advantages after the COVID-19 pandemic is pushed back, heard a Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Ha Noi on Friday.
Vietnam’s property market to receive foreign investment inflows post-COVID-19
Vietnam’s property market is likely to receive inflows of foreign investment after big countries encourage their companies to relocate manufacturing bases out of China due to the global pandemic.
If ‘Made in Vietnam’ does its miracle for ‘Made in China’ replacing as Vietnam did?
As US seeks to decouple from China, it's a reach to think Vietnam will easily become the world's next factory floor. But how it happens still remaining doubts and causing controversial opinions and predictions.
Vietnam's meat imports increases sharply in the first 4 months
Viet Nam has imported US$1.36 billion worth of meat and meat products in the first four months of the year, a 17.6 per cent year-on-year increase.
Bloomberg: Vietnam Could Sustain Growth of 4-5%, Prime Minister Says
The bloomberg, the bnnbloomberg.ca and bloombergquint simultaneously report an article on Vietnam economy's potential growth that: "Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the export-dependent economy could sustain growth of 4-5% this year as the government looks to attract more foreign investment from businesses seeking to readjust their supply chains".
World Bank Director: Optimizing the recovery journey ahead for Vietnam
As the old saying goes, “What does not break you makes you stronger.” This is so true for Vietnam, not only throughout its rich history but also in the current context, according to Ousmane Dione, Country Director for Vietnam World Bank.
Vietnam F&B enterprises dominate the FAST500 ranking for 2020
Food and beverage enterprises dominate the FAST500 ranking of enterprises for 2020 compiled by Vietnam Report (VNR).
US economy may enter a severe recession
Officials are worried about the “substantial likelihood” that there could be more outbreaks of the coronavirus, which could lead to a long and severe recession for the US economy.
Nikkei: Panasonic to retreat its plant from Thailand shifting to Vietnam
Nikkei Asian Review has learned that Panasonic, the Japanese multinational electronics, is planning its appliance factory basing near Bangkok Thailand to a larger one in Vietnam for better efficiency.
Vietnam to further enhance trade with India
Việt Nam has a lot of potential to export goods to India, one of the most populous countries in the world with nearly 1.4 billion people.
SBV provides license to 2 more intermediary payment services in Vietnam
The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has issued licences to two non-banking organisations to provide intermediary payment services.
Vietnam credit growth forecasted to reach 9-10% in 2020
Credit growth would likely reach only 9-10 per cent this year against 13 per cent last year if the country’s infrastructure investment was good, experts forecast.
5 million made-in-Vietnam personal protective equipment arrives in New York
5 million made-in-Vietnam personal protective equipment (PPE) were handed over to the New York government last week.
