fta rcep key driver for cambodias post covid 19 economic growth

FTA, RCEP key driver for Cambodia’s post-COVID-19 economic growth

The recently-signed Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade pact are expected to be a key driver to reboot Cambodia's economic growth in the post-COVID-19 era.
manufacturing helping to weather health crisis

Manufacturing helping to weather health crisis

Despite receiving a heavy toll caused by the health crisis, the Vietnamese economy is expected to keep its highest economic growth in Asia this year thanks in part to its surging manufacturing industry led by foreign direct investment driving exports forwards.
raft of developments far behind schedule

Raft of developments far behind schedule

The approval of the proposed merger of districts 2, 9, and Thu Duc in Ho Chi Minh City is hoped to open doors for local economic growth, in the real estate sector in particular. However, weaknesses in infrastructure and long-delayed property projects remain the biggest obstacles to success.
significant gains towards public investment goals

Significant gains towards public investment goals

Despite slow disbursement of foreign loans, that of public investment has become faster, contributing to making the country’s positive economic growth target feasible for the year.
adb forecasts vietnam gdp growth at 23 per cent in 2020

ADB forecasts Vietnam GDP growth at 2.3 per cent in 2020

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth this year to 2.3 per cent, compared to its earlier forecast of 1.8 per cent in September.
growth goals remain on track as coronavirus rears head

Growth goals remain on track as coronavirus rears head

The government has intensified  measures to bring the health crisis under control and ensure positive economic growth this year.
being safe in covid 19 haiphong a bright spot on vietnams industrial property map

Being safe in COVID-19: Haiphong a bright spot on Vietnam’s industrial property map

Despite being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Haiphong is one of the few localities which managed to maintain economic growth, becoming a bright spot for FDI investors.
strong strategies critical to achieving national sdgs

Strong strategies critical to achieving national SDGs

In order to implement inclusive sustainable development, it is necessary to carry out measures related to sustainable economic growth, the circular economy, environmental protection, and implementing set goals to improve national resilience against crises. Talking to VIR’s Nguyen Huong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong emphasised the importance of sustainability in national socioeconomic development. 
public investment pushed to the fore

Public investment pushed to the fore

Vietnam will continue pumping a great deal of money into public investment with a view to reaching the country’s economic growth goal for next year.
stars align for bounty in foreign investment

Stars align for bounty in foreign investment

While many countries are still suffering under the pandemic and the resulting economic recession, Vietnam has managed to register additional foreign direct investment in 2020. Talking to VIR’s Nguyen Huong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong explains why he believes both foreign investment attraction and economic growth of the country will improve significantly next year.
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.