key trading partners feeling the brunt of poor indicators

Key trading partners feeling the brunt of poor indicators

Vietnam is expected to continue witnessing a plunge in exports this year due to a drop in demand in key export markets.
na deputies bemoan slow lending plans

NA deputies bemoan slow lending plans

The slow deployment of a pro-business monetary policy is making it hard to provide timely assistance for enterprises, cooperatives, and household businesses.
japan intensifies infrastructure focus

Japan intensifies infrastructure focus

Japan is to provide fresh assistance to Vietnam to back the latter’s socioeconomic development, with a focus laid on infrastructure improvement.
slow recovery puts dent in export figures

Slow recovery puts dent in export figures

Feeble global demands for consumption are expected to continue, making it hard for Vietnam to boost exports this year.
expectations for accelerated growth amidst tricky stretch

Expectations for accelerated growth amidst tricky stretch

The government has yet to propose a plan to the National Assembly to adjust the growth target for the whole year, while pinning high hopes on global economic recovery and local production bouncing back.
cih moves towards sustainable healthcare development

CIH moves towards sustainable healthcare development

City International Hospital (CIH) is performing well and striving to improve community healthcare. Ta Thi Thanh Thuy, MD, PhD, medical director, head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of City International Hospital, sat down with VIR’s Bich Thuy to discuss the highlights of this journey and the challenges that lie ahead in sustainable development.
vietnam extends trade reach with upcoming agreements

Vietnam extends trade reach with upcoming agreements

While Vietnam will trigger negotiations on an economic cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates, it is also seeking a free trade deal with some South American nations in a bid to amplify trade.
more efforts needed to tap cruise ship potential

More efforts needed to tap cruise ship potential

Vietnam was home to a thriving cruise ship tourist market in the first quarter this year with a spike in the number of international cruise ship visitors, yet more efforts are needed to take full advantage of the industry.
key economic pillar issues tackled head on

Key economic pillar issues tackled head-on

The government will continue enacting new business solutions in a bid to spur economic growth, which struggled in the first quarter.
landmark year for us vietnam relations

Landmark year for US-Vietnam relations

The road for Vietnam and the US to officially raise their existing comprehensive partnership to a strategic one is looming large, expected to help both economies to further increase both their investment and trade ties.
economic zone lined up to play part as investment magnet for khanh hoa

Economic zone lined up to play part as investment magnet for Khanh Hoa

Van Phong Economic Zone aims to become a multi-sector zone that plays a leadership role in attracting investment.
hill still to climb for industrial production targets to be met

Hill still to climb for industrial production targets to be met

Vietnam’s industrial production is faced with high problems caused by a rise in costs and material shortages, which are undermining the country’s economic outlook.
adjustments drawn up for tax support for enterprises

Adjustments drawn up for tax support for enterprises

The Vietnamese government is expeditiously offering the business community assistance in the form of tax relief schemes and other payment extensions.
hao khi thang long exhibition showcases artworks by two vietnamese artists

Hao Khi Thang Long exhibition showcases artworks by two Vietnamese artists

The Hao Khi Thang Long exhibition introduced the public to 24 lacquer works, as well as large, austere paintings, by artists Nguyen Anh Thuong and Vu Thi Hong Ngoc.
leaders declare intention to up psrd deployment

Leaders declare intention to up PSRD deployment

Amid difficulties continuing to undermine the business community, the government is hurrying the deployment of the national hallmark socioeconomic recovery and development initiative in a bid to fuel enterprises’ performance and achieve desired economic growth.