lenders pledge to help revive regional economy via rcep

Lenders pledge to help revive regional economy via RCEP

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.
positive growth trajectory likely

Positive growth trajectory likely

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.
budget rise to cushion countrys growth hopes

Budget rise to cushion country’s growth hopes

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.
asia times highlights vietnams positive economic growth

Asia Times highlights Vietnam’s positive economic growth

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.
hanoi considers adjustments to public investment plans

Hanoi considers adjustments to public investment plans

The Hanoi People’s Council held its 17th meeting on November 10 to consider and decide upon issues relating to public investment plans.
widening prospects via japan us energy deals

Widening prospects via Japan-US energy deals

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.
new ups browntail flights an offer of partnership for rising vietnam

New UPS Browntail flights an offer of partnership for rising Vietnam

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.
cautious action advised to secure sound economy

Cautious action advised to secure sound economy

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.
standard chartered ceo positive growth anticipated for vietnam

Standard Chartered CEO: Positive growth anticipated for Vietnam

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.
inflow of fdi a driver of economic growth in vinh phuc

Inflow of FDI a driver of economic growth in Vinh Phuc

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.
raising growth via public investment

Raising growth via public investment

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.
balanced recovery to battle unemployment

Balanced recovery to battle unemployment

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.
scic works on government fund plan

SCIC works on government fund plan

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.
importance of connectivity in vietnams economic recovery

Importance of connectivity in Vietnam’s economic recovery

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.
northwestern urban area in hcm city to attract more investment

Northwestern Urban Area in HCM City to attract more investment

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.