vietnam beats economic growth target

Vietnam beats economic growth target

Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated in the last two quarters of 2014 as banks improved their credit growth and rising foreign investment boosted exports.
dow tops 18000 for first time on strong us growth

Dow tops 18,000 for first time on strong US growth

The Dow stock index topped 18,000 for the first time on Tuesday, rising in the opening moments of trade following a strong report on US economic growth.
adb raises economic growth forecast in 2014 2015 for vietnam

ADB raises economic growth forecast in 2014 – 2015 for Vietnam

Vietnam’s economic growth prospect is expected to be at 5.6 percent and 5.8 percent in 2014 and 2015, respectively, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB).
fdi major driver for growth

FDI major driver for growth

There have been early signs of economic recovery in Vietnam with this year’s economic growth expected to rise to 5.6% from 5.4% last year, with the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector playing a major role, says the World Bank’s (WB) Taking Stock report.
vbf pm regards anti corruption as priority in 2015

VBF: PM regards anti-corruption as priority in 2015

PM Nguyen Tan Dung on December 2 attended the Viet Nam Business Forum 2014, an official dialogue channel between the Government and the Vietnamese business community for establishing a favorable business environment, attracting more investment and stimulating economic growth.
city targets high growth in 2015

City targets high growth in 2015

The nation's commercial hub will keep its economic growth target for 2015 high at 9.5-10 per cent and initiate several business-friendly measures to achieve it, HCM City People's Committee Chairman Le Hoang Quan said on Saturday.
g20 leaders target trillions in new economic growth

G20 leaders target trillions in new economic growth

G20 leaders representing the bulk of the world's economy on Sunday (Nov 16) committed to reform measures to lift their collective growth by an extra 2.1 per cent by 2018, despite evidence of a slowdown in some major nations.
g20 mulls overhaul of global energy market

G20 mulls overhaul of global energy market

The long-term stability of oil markets is seen as crucial to ensure the reforms necessary to meet the G20's aim of lifting its combined economic growth by at least two per cent over the next five years.
na urges faster soe restructuring

NA urges faster SOE restructuring

Lawmakers are asking the Government to speed up the restructuring of State-owned enterprises, the banking sector and public investment to boost economic growth.
state bank of vietnam cuts interest rates to boost growth

State Bank of Vietnam cuts interest rates to boost growth

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has cut the interest rate on Vietnamese dong deposits with terms of less than six month by 0.5 percentage point to 5.5% in a move to encourage lending and boost economic growth.
made in india program calls for investment from vietnam

"Made in India" program calls for investment from Vietnam

India is calling for capital inflows from abroad, including Vietnam, to boost economic growth and job creation after a decade of slow growth and high inflation to set the stage for "Made in India" – a national program promoting industrial production launched by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the end of September
world bank cuts forecast for vietnams economic growth

World Bank cuts forecast for Vietnam's economic growth

  Sandeep Mahajan, head economist at the World Bank Office in Vietnam, said that economic growth would likely be only 5.4% this year, missing the government's target of 5.8%.
triangle urged to introduce incentives

Triangle urged to introduce incentives

Vietnam will take the lead in drafting an agreement framework to facilitate investment and trade within the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area in a bid to leverage the region’s socio-economic growth.
signs point to vietnam going ahead with controversial airport project

Signs point to Vietnam going ahead with controversial airport project

The proposal for the $8 billion Long Thanh International Airport (LTIA) project is likely to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval in October, as suggested by the unanimity of government agencies on its necessity for economic growth.
pwc poised for further growth in vietnam

PwC poised for further growth in Vietnam

This is a landmark year for PwC, as it is 20 years since the firm first set up operations in Vietnam. With the slogan "Building partnership, creating value", PwC has partnered with many businesses, organisations and individuals that have been integral to Vietnam's economic growth and development. VIR's Hoang Linh writes.