Digital economy set to make up 30 percent of Vietnam’s GDP by 2030
The digital economy is expected to contribute 30 percent of the national gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
Vietnam rice export price hit 9 years peak, Thailand rates dip
Vietnamese rice export prices reached a fresh nine-year high this week thanks to dwindling supplies and continued Philippine buying
Vietnam's prompt action to take up opportunities and address challenges under RCEP
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) brings about both opportunities and challenges to Vietnamese enterprises, making prompt action crucial to address existing weaknesses and capitalize on deal-generated advantages.
Tax from online ads on Facebook, Google in Vietnam hits US$42.8 million
The total amount of tax paid by individuals who have conducted transactions through Google and Facebook platforms during the 2019-2020 period reached some VND 1 trillion (roughly US$42.8 million), the General Department of Taxation reported.
US firms express concern about applying tariffs on Vietnamese exports
Many U.S. businesses and organizations have said the U.S.'s large trade deficit with Vietnam was due to objective factors, not because the Vietnamese dong was pushed down.
Top 10 outstanding economic events of Vietnam in 2020
Vietnam being among the few countries to post positive economic growth amidst the pandemic, the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, etc are among the top 10 domestic economic events in 2020 as selected by Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
Vietnam retail sales and service revenue hits over US$ 216.5 billion in 2020
The unprecedented situation of the Covid-19 pandemic has seriously affected the retail sale and service activities in Vietnam. However, the sector still witnessed an upward trend in 2020.
Webinar connects Vietnamese startups in Australia
A webinar with the theme of “Resources from Motherland” has taken place in an online format with the aim of connecting the Vietnamese start-up eco-system in Australia.
Grand Theft Auto – Enjoy Open-world Freedom
Grand Theft Auto an amazing series and one of the most popular games in the world today. It offers an open-world for players across the world to enjoy. This is in addition to the mission-based gameplay and storytelling, amongst other cool features. In Grand Theft Auto, players can also play online multiplayer battles.
What is difference between UKVFTA and EVFTA?
Although the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) inherits basic contents from the EU-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA), there remain differences between the two deals, said Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in the UK Nguyen Canh Cuong.
Singapore is Vietnam’s leading foreign investor in 2020
Singapore becomes the leading foreign investor of Vietnam this year, with total investment capital of US$9 billion, accounting for 31.5% of the overall.
CEBR: Vietnam to become world’s 19th biggest economy by 2035
Vietnam’s economy will rank 19th in the world by 2035, according to a report released recently by the UK’s Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
Southeast Asia’s largest chicken processing plant operational in Binh Phuoc province
CPV Food Complex Project- the largest complex of breeding and processing chicken for export in Southeast Asia so far – has been put into operation at Becamex - Binh Phuoc Industrial Park in Chon Thanh district, the southern province of Binh Phuoc.
PM: Vietnam targets economic growth of at least 6.5% in 2021
The Vietnamese government sets a target of achieving a GDP growth rate of 6.5% or even higher in 2021, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a conference between the Government and centrally-run localities on Dec. 29.
FDI attraction of Vietnam reaches nearly US$30 billion in 2020
As of December 20, the total foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam reached US$ 28.5 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 25%, according to statistics by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnam and Ukraine raise bilateral trade to US$1 billion
Vietnam and Ukraine have more room to increase their trade exchanges to billions of dollars in the future. Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Hong Thach and Ukrainian Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture Taras Kachka agreed to make greater efforts to push bilateral trade to 1 billion USD within the next three years.
Vietnam among top five markets globally for cost efficiency
Vietnam is among the top five countries in the world in cost efficiency, according to ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions’ Total Workforce Index (TWI).
International media commends Vietnam’s economic growth
International media has attributed Vietnam’s economic growth at 2.91 percent this year to the country’s success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic, and timely support policies towards people and businesses.
Handbook to equip Vietnamese firms tips for successful business in Benin
A 65-page handbook on doing business with Benin has been introduced by the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria. It is considered a helpful source for Vietnamese firms.
Thailand holds large share of Vietnam’s car imports
Initial statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs reveals Thailand has continued to dominate Vietnam’s car import in 2020.
