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.
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.
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.
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