Economy
IMF Expert: Vietnam Remains Attractive Destination for Foreign Investors
Vietnam remains an attractive destination for FDI while the global economy fluctuates and geopolitical instability increases, said an IMF expert.
Economy
World Bank: Vietnam's Economy Recovers Gradually
According to the latest 6-month economic report of the World Bank (WB) published on April 23, Vietnam's economy is showing different signs of recovery, with growth forecast to reach 5.5% in 2024, and gradually increase to 6.0% in 2025.
Economy
ASEAN Future Forum and India's Role in Indo - Pacific Stability and Prosperity
Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of a strong and united ASEAN for regional stability in the Indo-Pacific during his virtual address at the first ASEAN Future Forum on Tuesday.
Thailand’s Gulf to acquire two Vietnamese wind farms
Gulf Energy Development Plc set by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced buying two wind farms in Vietnam worth a total of US$200 million.
Vietnam's positive GDP growth amidst the pandemic
Covid-19 certainly slowed down the Vietnamese economy growth. However, by the end of the day, the little South East Asia country still came out on top by being one of the few positive-growth countries in the first half of 2020.
The important role of women leaders in business - Phuong Uyen Tran
Across the world, women are gaining the opportunity to pursue their dreams. By sharing the real story of her family, Phuong Uyen Tran shows the importance of women leaders as role models in today business.
Prime Minister emphasizes on effective public investment disbursement
At an online conference between the Vietnamese Government and localities on July 2, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc concluded that the disbursement of public investment should be one of the criteria to measure the performance of agencies, sectors and localities.
Fitch Solutions revises Vietnam's 2020 GDP growth to 3%
On July 1, Fitch Solutions released in its latest report that Vietnam's GDP growth in 2020 may reach 3%, slightly up from 2.8% previously.
Boeing to cease 747 'Queen of the Skies' production after 50 years
Boeing is ready to cease the production of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet after 50 years according to Bloomberg.
5G paves way for innovation in all economic sectors in Vietnam
At the same speed as fiber optic cable, 5G high-speed wireless network can be the foundation for innovation in all economic sectors.
Vietnam stressed the goal for EU to remove "yellow card" over illegal fishing
The removal of the European Commission (EC) "yellow card" over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is crucial for Vietnam to regain world prestige and fulfill the goal to maintain sustainable development of Vietnam's marine economy through 2030.
Vietnam, Japan eye stronger trade ties
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Japanese Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy Nishimura Yasutoshi on July 2 discussed ways to boost trade between the two countries.
Fishery export down 10 percent in June
Vietnam's fishery export value contracted 10 percent in June to only 626 million USD, following a sharp decline of 16 percent in May.
EVFTA Agreement: Take off the rose-tinted glasses
EVFTA offers lowered taxes, but in order to be exported to the EU, all goods must satisfy the industry’s specific requirements.
Southern key economic localities showed signs of recovery in the context of COVID-19
Despite COVID-19's negative impacts upon all aspects of the country's economy, Vietnam's southern provinces' economy continues to show signs of recovery.
Vietnam among Asian countries shows strongest recovery signals in manufacturing
The purchasing managers indexes (PMIs) of Asian countries witnessed slight pumps despite the disparity of speed in June and Vietnam is within the group showing the most positive signals in manufacturing recovery, according to Bloomberg.
First Boeing 737 Max Certification Flight Complete, Ready For Return To Service
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday (July 01) that it and Boeing completed certification test flights on the 737 MAX, a big step for the plane's return to service.
Vietnamese Government aims at achieving annual economic growth of 4%
Despite many challenges, the Vietnamese Government aims at maintaining the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at not exceeding 4% and strives towards achieving economic growth of 4% for this year.
Vietnam achieved trade surplus of USD 4 billion in the first six months
Data from the General Statistics Office (GSO) revealed that Vietnam reported a trade surplus of USD 4 billion during the first six months of 2020, a sharp increase compared to the same period last year despite considerable impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
China maintains Vietnam’s top import market
Over the first six months of 2020, China still played as Vietnam’s largest import market despite turnover only reached a mere of USD 34.8 billion, a slight decrease year on year, VOV reported.
Sharp's Energy Unit completes 45-MW solar power plant in Vietnam
The new solar power plant of Sharp's Energy Unit has an output of approximately 45MW, with annual power generation capacity estimated at 76,373 MWh/year.
Vietnamese Government holds dialogue with European business community on EVFTA opportunities
On June 30, Chairman of the Government Office and Chairman of the Advisory Council for the Administrative Procedure Reform Mai Tien Dung and Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) Nicolas Audier co-hosted a dialogue with the European business community in Hanoi.
Vietnam's CPI in H1 reaches the peak in 5-year period
According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) has seen a year-on-year increase of 4.19% during the first six months of 2020, reaching the peak in the 2016-2020 period.
