slow disbursement hinders ambitions

Slow disbursement hinders ambitions

Vietnam’s socioeconomic development path for 2025 has been finalised, but it may fall short of its growth targets if the current slow pace of public investment disbursement continues and enterprises continue to face significant challenges.
digital solutions are crucial for vietnams tax future

Digital solutions are crucial for Vietnam’s tax future

Technology is transforming tax management in Vietnam, enhancing transparency and compliance. The adoption of advanced data analytics and digital tools is essential for efficient tax administration and fraud prevention. As businesses navigate these changes, it is crucial to stay informed and adapt to new regulatory landscapes effectively.
key project headway to boost growth

Key project headway to boost growth

The new economic growth targets for this year and next have been officially announced, with boosting public investment and infrastructure development high on the agenda.
time ticks on population advantage

Time ticks on population advantage

Japan is encouraging Vietnam to capitalise on its golden population period and enhance the development of supporting industries to attract more foreign investors.
issues acknowledged in growth mission

Issues acknowledged in growth mission

Vietnam’s economic growth is expected to accelerate by the end of 2024, partly fuelled by a rise in foreign investment, but medium-term growth prospects will face headwinds.
inflation takes focus to circumvent typhoon impact

Inflation takes focus to circumvent typhoon impact

To prevent potential price hikes in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, the government has placed a stronger emphasis on controlling inflation, viewing it as key to ensuring the country’s economic growth targets for the year.
us vietnam status to be further reinforced

US-Vietnam status to be further reinforced

Vietnam and the United States are set to further bilateral ties, especially in trade and investment, with the latter supporting the former in semiconductor development.
sustainable fishing a must for yellow card removal

Sustainable fishing a must for yellow card removal

Vietnam is intensifying a crackdown on unregulated fishing in order to obey various international regulations.
importance stressed over power system

Importance stressed over power system

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has confirmed sufficient electricity for the nation until the year’s end, while admitting the transformation to renewables is sluggish.
india and vietnam pledge to boost trade

India and Vietnam pledge to boost trade

Vietnam and India are poised to strengthen their bilateral ties in new sectors, including trade and investment, with the support of an upgraded trade deal between the two economies.
a digital vietnamese made approach

A digital Vietnamese-made approach

The digital technology industry has been identified in Resolution No.29-NQ/TW as one of the six foundational industries. Tech businesses, whether developing, manufacturing, or providing technology as a service, play crucial roles in accelerating tech adoption across the economy and society. They particularly contribute to implementing the national programme on enhancing the independence and self-reliance of Vietnamese production.
inflation warning ahead of fuel hikes

Inflation warning ahead of fuel hikes

A potential rise in inflation in the second half of the year’s end may be seen following escalating use of electricity and fuel leading to price hikes.
unveiling the medias dynamics for the ai era

Unveiling the media’s dynamics for the AI era

The debate is ongoing as to whether AI could fully replace skilled journalists in the future. Nguyen Thanh Son, chairman of Media Ventures Vietnam Group, discussed with VIR’s Hazy Tran the impacts of related applications and the warnings and benefits of AI.
inflation pressure to potentially moderate for vietnam

Inflation pressure to potentially moderate for Vietnam

Although upcoming increases in electricity and salaries will pressurise inflation, a reduction in purchasing power could make it possible for the government to control it.
viet a case procuracy proposes rejecting appeals for former health minister viet a ceo

Viet A Case: Procuracy proposes rejecting appeals for former Health Minister, Viet A CEO

The People's Procuracy on May 16 proposed the court reject appeals for reduced sentences from former Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long and General Director of Viet A Technologies JSC Phan Quoc Viet in the Viet A case.