27-11-2020 08:36
After a lengthy eight-year negotiation process, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was finally signed just over a week ago. Now, banks from all 15 member countries spanning the Asia-Pacific region are demonstrating their dedication to bolstering post-pandemic economic growth.
26-11-2020 13:46
The expected economic growth rate for next year may not be out of reach if a surge in local production and exports, as well as public investment, materialises.
26-11-2020 13:46
With an expected economic growth rate of 2-3 per cent this year, the National Assembly has decided on a rise in budget deficit in order to ensure state budget spending, amid enterprise revenues being hit by the health crisis.
24-11-2020 10:14
Vietnam will be one of the few nations worldwide to record positive economic growth in 2020 despite a global collapse in trade, travel and investment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an article recently published by the English language news media publishing group Asia Times.
11-11-2020 09:54
The Hanoi People’s Council held its 17th meeting on November 10 to consider and decide upon issues relating to public investment plans.
10-11-2020 09:00
Leaders of Japan and the US launched the Japan-US Strategic Energy Partnership (JUSEP) in 2017. Its core principles are that open and competitive energy markets are indispensable to ensuring secure energy supply; and universal access to affordable and reliable energy is needed to help eradicate poverty, fuel economic growth, and increase global security.
07-11-2020 07:21
The introduction of the newest Browntail flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is testament to UPS’ commitment to Vietnam’s economic growth through continued investment. Russell Reed, managing director of UPS Thailand and UPS Vietnam, discusses with Tom Nguyen how the global logistics company can help Vietnamese businesses small and large capitalise on their newly strengthened access to the globe.
06-11-2020 08:44
The government is formulating its new economic growth goal for the next five years, amid its struggle against the health crisis and natural calamities undermining its efforts to reach targets. Questions are now being asked on how the country can effectively drive the economy forwards.
05-11-2020 18:55
Nirukt Sapru, CEO Vietnam and ASEAN and South Asia Cluster Markets, Standard Chartered Bank looks into the growth prospects of the Vietnamese economy in 2021 and how Vietnam can sustain high economic growth in the coming years.
30-10-2020 15:10
Vinh Phuc has reaped success in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for many years, and the source of FDI capital has become a driver of economic growth in the province.
27-10-2020 18:58
The government has proposed a strong 5-year increase in public investment to achieve high economic growth, with more opportunities for private investors to join.
21-10-2020 15:16
Although Vietnam is pursuing positive economic growth this year and next, it will have to find new ways to provide sufficient employment for millions of people currently out of work.
21-10-2020 10:39
State Capital Investment Corporation is working on its transition towards becoming the Vietnamese government’s strategic investment fund, aiming to support the state’s endeavour in promoting economic growth. VIR’s Van Nguyen spoke with the corporation’s general director, Nguyen Chi Thanh, about the ins and outs of the upcoming transformation.
13-10-2020 16:24
The current pandemic has disrupted the daily lives of people around the world. In this landscape, ICT has been helping many cope with the lockdown. Denis Brunetti – president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos – talks about the importance of connectivity, especially 5G, towards new innovation and economic growth.
02-10-2020 09:11
The development of HCM City's Northwestern Urban Area is expected to attract increased investment, drive economic growth of neighbouring areas, and strengthen relations with Cambodia and other ASEAN countries.