dedicated policies driving transport development plans

Dedicated policies driving transport development plans

Based on the disbursement of public investment and construction of transport infrastructure projects in 2023, Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, points out solutions to accelerate spending in 2024 as a driving force for economic growth.
significant reasons to be optimistic on growth

Significant reasons to be optimistic on growth

It is certainly easy to be pessimistic about the Year of the Dragon in Vietnam. Inflation seems to remain stubbornly high, the real estate market appears to be in a holding pattern, the banking system has faced a major shock recently, and the stock market remains range bound – just to name a few of the significant reasons to be pessimistic about the economy and stock markets in Vietnam this year.
energy and digital will unlock bilateral potential

Energy and digital will unlock bilateral potential

Through grit and determination, both Indonesia and Vietnam have done quite well in terms of maintaining political stability and economic growth in the past 12 months.
holistic ideas can aid investment

Holistic ideas can aid investment

As we enter the Year of the Dragon, I am optimistic about Vietnam’s prospects for continued strong economic growth, despite global headwinds. The recent upgrading of the US-Vietnam bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership has created a true sense of momentum in the bilateral economic relationship.
remittances soar for lunar new year 2024

Remittances soar for Lunar New Year 2024

The positive growth trend of remittances during festive seasons 2024 contributes to the stability of exchange rates, the foreign exchange market, and economic growth in Ho Chi Minh city.
us businesses focused on semiconductors clean energy carbon reduction

US businesses focused on semiconductors, clean energy, carbon reduction

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez shared the direction of cooperation with Vietnam in the fields of semiconductor chips, clean energy and carbon reduction at a meeting with members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City on January 24.
positive vibe covers growth prospects

Positive vibe covers growth prospects

Positive economic growth last year is expected to pave the way for higher performance this year, according to high-profile organisations’ fresh forecasts.
fdi prospects off to stellar start for 2024

FDI prospects off to stellar start for 2024

Numerous ventures worth hundreds of millions of USD are pouring into Vietnam, promising positive results in foreign investment mobilisation and contributing to economic growth for 2024.
new roads the answer for economic growth

New roads the answer for economic growth

It is projected that 2024 could be a bumper year for expressway construction to get moving, with several localities approving plans for vital connection infrastructure.
lenders to benefit from refinements

Lenders to benefit from refinements

A new strategic regulatory reform by Vietnam’s central bank aims to balance risk management with robust credit expansion, particularly in sectors pivotal to the country’s economic growth.
restructuring and ongoing investment head strategy

Restructuring and ongoing investment head strategy

Amidst numerous uncertainties worldwide and shortcomings closer to home, every resource should be seized and utilised to boost economic growth. Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, explains how Vietnam can break through and achieve its goals in 2024.
vietnam reaffirms bright outlook amidst global economic uncertainty

Vietnam reaffirms bright outlook amidst global economic uncertainty

Despite uncertainties in the global economy, Vietnam is predicted to maintain strong economic growth in the medium term as exports rebound and the country continues to gain benefits from the shift in global supply chains to Southeast Asia's manufacturing hubs.
infrastructure advances lead agenda for quang ngai

Infrastructure advances lead agenda for Quang Ngai

Quang Ngai’s infrastructure investment focus Quang Ngai province’s planning has clearly outlined a roadmap for investing in a series of important infrastructure projects to promote economic growth, building the province into one of the most well-developed in the entire country.
vietnams green credit surge navigating towards sustainable finance

Vietnam's green credit surge: Navigating towards sustainable finance

At a VIR seminar on December 4, in collaboration with the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank), key stakeholders congregated to discuss Lighting the Path for Green Financing. The forum signified a critical juncture in Vietnam's path towards sustainable development and emphasised green economic growth.
investment opportunities open in vietnams green real estate market

Investment opportunities open in Vietnam's green real estate market

As Vietnam continues to undergo rapid urbanisation, underpinned by economic growth and an expanding middle class, coupled with the improvement in infrastructure networks, the country continues to offer tremendous opportunities for investors, according to Wong Wai Foo, head of Sustainable Urban Renewal in Vietnam, Keppel Corporation, at the Sustainable Development 2023 conference held by Vietnam Investment Review on November 16.