economic growth

ADB forecasts 6 per cent growth for Vietnam

April 12, 2024 | 17:17

The Asian Development Bank has forecasted Vietnam's economy to grow by 6 per cent this year and 6.2 per cent in 2025.

Vietnam's economic growth expected to pick up in 2024

April 09, 2024 | 15:16

Vietnam’s economy is expected to post 6 per cent growth in 2024, up from 5.1 per cent in 2023.

Productivity must play bigger role

March 08, 2024 | 11:37

Financial institutions are urging Vietnam to improve its labour productivity, which is key to ensuring economic growth at a more sustainable pace.

Significant reasons to be optimistic on growth

February 11, 2024 | 22:34

It is certainly easy to be pessimistic about the Year of the Dragon in Vietnam. Inflation seems to remain stubbornly high, the real estate market appears to be in a holding pattern..

Positive vibe covers growth prospects

January 29, 2024 | 10:45

Positive economic growth last year is expected to pave the way for higher performance this year, according to high-profile organisations’ fresh forecasts.

Big city focal point creating an economic digital divide

November 15, 2023 | 10:56

The latest e-Conomy Southeast Asia report “Reaching New Heights, Navigating the Path to Profitable Growth” sheds light on the digital economy in the region. Marc‌ ‌Woo‌, managing‌ ‌director‌ for Vietnam at Google Asia-Pacific, spoke with VIR’s Hai Van about the findings.

Plan adoption acknowledges likely issues

November 14, 2023 | 09:00

Vietnam’s socioeconomic development path for 2024 has taken shape, with a need to devise more schemes to boost industrial production and improve domestic consumption given global ongoing economic difficulties undermining the country’s exports.

Thai Government plans to seek 14 billion USD loan to boost economic growth

November 13, 2023 | 16:01

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on November 11 said that Thailand will seek 500 billion baht (14 billion USD) in loans to finance its 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme.

US Fed likely to hold rates again despite strong economic growth

November 01, 2023 | 10:11

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce Wednesday that it will keep interest rates at a 22-year high in a bid to tackle inflation without harming the buoyant US economy.

Business support to boost 2024 goals

October 31, 2023 | 08:00

With economic growth this year forecast to fall below the set target, the government has devised a new growth goal for next year, which will be realised by greater support for businesses.

Public investment a locomotive for economic growth: Experts

October 23, 2023 | 16:46

Public investment is expected to be an engine for Vietnam’s economic growth in the context that global headwinds may challenge the country’s growth target of 6.5 per cent, according to experts.

Shoots of recovery seen in industrial production

October 18, 2023 | 13:00

Although Vietnam’s targeted economic growth may be unreachable, there are positive signs of recovery in industrial production and business confidence.

Public investment crucial for Vietnam’s economic growth: ADB director

October 13, 2023 | 19:29

Vietnam’s maintaining the momentum of public investment will be crucial because it will rejuvenate economic activities, generate employment, and enhance domestic consumption, said ADB Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty.