rich poor gaps expanded worldwide during pandemic

Rich-poor gaps expanded worldwide during pandemic

Rich and poor countries alike have exacerbated an explosion of economic inequality since the outbreak of the pandemic from 2020, reveals new research by Oxfam and Development Finance International.
looking for green procurement solutions in public investment

Looking for green procurement solutions in public investment

Renovating the country's growth model towards green procurement, sustainable development, green growth, and the circular economy is an essential solution in the battle to fight climate change, according to a recent workshop.
public investment hits forward motion

Public investment hits forward motion

Overcoming a number of socioeconomic difficulties, local public spending disbursement has been accelerating nationwide to ensure goals are reached.
promoting gender equality considered key to ending son preference

Promoting gender equality considered key to ending son preference

The government, in collaboration with civil society organisations, is calling for renewed attention to ending son preference and addressing the undervaluing of girls.
upgrading vietnams gdp forecast for 2022 to 82 per cent

Upgrading Vietnam's GDP forecast for 2022 to 8.2 per cent

Against fluctuations in the global political and economic situation that may affect monetary policies and foreign trade in Vietnam, UOB still raised the full-year GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 8.2 per cent.
gdp growth surge coupled with rising indicators in all sectors

GDP growth surge coupled with rising indicators in all sectors

The double-digit surge in GDP growth in the three quarters of the year reaffirms the steady recovery of Vietnam's economic development.
vietnam ready to embrace semiconductor manufacturing

Vietnam ready to embrace semiconductor manufacturing

Global chip shortages are set to bring Vietnam a chance to develop, acquire and invest in cutting-edge technological expertise and semiconductors, according to a group of academic experts at RMIT University.
vietnam well placed for breakthroughs in innovation and entrepreneurship

Vietnam well-placed for breakthroughs in innovation and entrepreneurship

Vietnam is creating favourable conditions for startups and youth entrepreneurs to engage in innovation and make breakthrough developments, a recent forum has heard.
cp vietnam collects marine waste for sustainable environmental protection

C.P. Vietnam collects marine waste for sustainable environmental protection

Hundreds of managers and employees of C.P.Vietnam have collected and classified 876kg of waste from Long Hai and Phuoc Hai beaches in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
fdi inflows continue on downward trajectory

FDI inflows continue on downward trajectory

The sharp decline of newly-registered foreign direct investment (FDI) pulled down the total in the first nine months of the year despite the high disbursement rate.
herbalife vietnam wins golden product for public health in 2022 award

Herbalife Vietnam wins Golden Product for Public Health in 2022 award

Herbalife Vietnam has been awarded the prestigious Golden Product for Public Health award, chosen among hundreds of applications from local and international businesses in Vietnam.
localities innovating to boost public funding disbursement

Localities innovating to boost public funding disbursement

The decentralisation of government spending will contribute to speeding up public investment disbursement, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
pressing issues trouble hoa phat group

Pressing issues trouble Hoa Phat Group

The continuous decline of steel prices, along with the sharp increase in financial expenses under exchange rate pressure, is reducing the profit margins of Hoa Phat Group (HPG).
strong economic fundamentals are key to fast recovery in vietnam

Strong economic fundamentals are key to fast recovery in Vietnam

Vietnam’s economic recovery has been faster than expected and continues despite the challenges of the world's socioeconomic issues.
capitalise land and review land valuation

Capitalise land and review land valuation

Experts at the Vietnam Socioeconomic Forum 2022 on September 18 provided a multi-dimensional view and analysis of the regulations on land management and valuation, contributing to overcoming the income trap and boosting sustainable development.