Thanh Thu

Production issues to be confronted

March 18, 2025 | 15:00

Confidence of enterprises in the domestic economy has weakened slightly, leading to Vietnam’s central bank promising to facilitate businesses to access loans.

Mutual US-Vietnam respect must be utilised in trade

March 10, 2025 | 09:15

The United States is carrying out aggressive tariff policies against its major trade partners. Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Thu about how these moves could impact Vietnam-US trade and investment ties.

Vietnam reinforces free trade deal advantages

January 05, 2025 | 13:00

Three years after the entry into force of a landmark regional free trade agreement, Vietnam is poised to deepen trade and investment ties, leveraging the deal’s favourable rules of origin to boost exports and attract foreign funding.

Strategy outlined for growth goals

January 04, 2025 | 18:00

The government is to maximise all possible resources in the economy and from external financial assistance in an aim to achieve a fresh economic growth goal for 2025.

VAT cut set to continue on through to summer

December 14, 2024 | 09:00

Though the continuation of a 2 per cent VAT reduction for the first half of 2025 can dent the state budget, there are calls to extend the policy throughout the year, which the government remains cautious about.

Major railway requires debt considerations

November 21, 2024 | 12:07

Concerns have been raised regarding the investment capital schemes and public debt safety for the national project to construct the North-South high-speed railway, an iconic venture anticipated to boost economic growth significantly.

Key balances maintained for industrial production

November 21, 2024 | 08:00

Domestic industrial production in Vietnam continues on a recovery trajectory, bolstered by a rise in electricity consumption and growing business confidence.

Union rights closer for non-nationals

November 07, 2024 | 08:00

Foreign employees in Vietnam shall have the right to join a trade union in their working in places under a fresh initiative, despite some concerns over security issues.

Public debt indicators remain in alignment with expectations

October 25, 2024 | 15:37

The country is projected to keep its public debt within safe levels this year, with a significant state budget surplus recorded in the first nine months of 2024, although a deficit is forecasted for the full year.