industrial sector continues being the key driver of economic growth

Industrial sector continues being the key driver of economic growth

Industrial growth should remain elevated and a key driver of economic growth going forward, spearheaded by a burgeoning manufacturing sector, especially electronics and mining.
smart cities put vietnam on path to sustainability

Smart cities put Vietnam on path to sustainability

Vietnam is now trying to develop a number of its urban areas into smart cities. Adam Ward, country representative for Vietnam at the Global Green Growth Institute, gives an insight into how Vietnam can ensure both economic growth and the creation of green and smart cities.
promoting renewable energy an urgent requirement experts

Promoting renewable energy an urgent requirement: Experts

Along with its rapid economic growth, Vietnam’s electricity demand is also increasing strongly, at around 10 per cent a year, causing huge pressure on the energy sector, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
imf forecasts vietnams economy to grow by 65 percent in 2019

IMF forecasts Vietnam’s economy to grow by 6.5 percent in 2019

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on July 16 said Vietnam’s economic growth is projected to slow to 6.5 percent in 2019 from a 10-year high of 7.1 percent in 2018, reflecting weakening external conditions.
german businesses eye expansion in vietnam

German businesses eye expansion in Vietnam 

More German companies are interested in expanding operations in Vietnam in the future to benefit from the local economic growth and free trade agreements.
facilitating venture capital towards vietnamese startup development

Facilitating venture capital towards Vietnamese startup development

Vietnam is working hard to unclog financial resources to develop a knowledge-based digital economy amid the wide influences of Industry 4.0. Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, discussed with VIR how to lure in more venture capital funds in innovation in order to motivate economic growth in the months to come.
overseas vietnamese help local startups

Overseas Vietnamese help local startups

Many overseas Vietnamese have returned to Vietnam to start their business as they see high potential and good economic growth.
vepr vietnams growth rate at either 656 per cent or 681 per cent

VEPR: Vietnam’s growth rate at either 6.56 per cent or 6.81 per cent

Vietnam's growth in 2019 is expected to reach either 6.56 or 6.81 per cent as growth in the first months of 2019 was slower than during the same period last year because internal and external forces were stifling economic growth.
vietnams seaport development needs solutions for further growth

Vietnam’s seaport development needs solutions for further growth

Despite strong growth, Vietnam is urged to have solutions to deal with shortcomings in seaport development to unlock its full potential for economic growth.
strong demand for high end property

Strong demand for high-end property

With robust economic growth in Vietnam for the past several years, foreign buyers are diving into the real estate market as is evident by the pent-up demand from those looking to buy. Bich Ngoc reports on the most attractive segments so far for overseas buyers.
tidying up one bottle at a time

Tidying up one bottle at a time

Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has resulted in environmental challenges which have prompted the country to develop a circular economy with less pollution, and reuse and recycling  of products based on international experience. Thanh Thu reports.
economic improvement top priority at na session

Economic improvement top priority at NA session

The seventh session of the 14th National Assembly kicks off this Monday, with an assortment of solutions to be discussed to further fuel corporate performance in the context of the country’s economic growth signalling a slowdown. Thanh Dat reports.
vietnam has great potential in resort market development

Vietnam has great potential in resort market development

Vietnam has great potential to develop the resort market this year end and beyond due to increasing demand and high economic growth.
pm chairs conference on southern economic growth

PM chairs conference on southern economic growth

Government officials, business groups and executives, and experts gathered at a conference in Dong Nai Province’s Bien Hoa City on Monday to discuss measures to enable the southern key economic region to remain spearhead of the country’s economic development.
vietnam closing in on neighbours in southeast asian startup race

Vietnam closing in on neighbours in Southeast Asian startup race

Despite one of the world’s highest economic growth, broad-based macroeconomic stability, and advanced IT infrastructure, Vietnam is still dogging behind many Southeast Asian nations in developing a large startup community.