31-12-2020 14:35
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.
24-12-2020 09:00
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.
22-12-2020 18:00
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.
19-12-2020 08:00
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.
10-12-2020 16:37
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.
10-12-2020 14:00
The government has intensified measures to bring the health crisis under control and ensure positive economic growth this year.
09-12-2020 17:09
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.
07-12-2020 09:48
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.
04-12-2020 08:00
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.
01-12-2020 10:16
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.
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.