union rights closer for non nationals

Union rights closer for non-nationals

Foreign employees in Vietnam shall have the right to join a trade union in their working in places under a fresh initiative, despite some concerns over security issues.
public debt indicators remain in alignment with expectations

Public debt indicators remain in alignment with expectations

The country is projected to keep its public debt within safe levels this year, with a significant state budget surplus recorded in the first nine months of 2024, although a deficit is forecasted for the full year.
call to action can protect vietnams natural forests

Call to action can protect Vietnam’s natural forests

Vietnam has been warned of disasters affecting its forests if it fails to manage them more effectively, with many of them already in poor condition.
leadership focused on economic progress

Leadership focused on economic progress

Vietnam has had a new state president hoping to contribute to driving the economy forward, with the government prioritising economic stability including a focus on semiconductor development.
growth remains high for 2024 2025

Growth remains high for 2024-2025

The government remains steadfast with its economic growth target for this year, offering stronger support for enterprises.
vietnam and laos vow to increase ties

Vietnam and Laos vow to increase ties

Vietnam and Laos have further cemented their bilateral cooperation in key areas including security, trade, and investment.
failed companies outpace new ones

Failed companies outpace new ones

Despite a gradual recovery in domestic production, the Vietnamese economy remains sluggish, with the number of businesses leaving the market outpacing new establishments thus far this year.
barriers must be removed for vital transport infrastructure

Barriers must be removed for vital transport infrastructure

The government has demanded site clearance for national transport projects to be accelerated, in order to boost public investment disbursement.
china and vietnam beef up protocols

China and Vietnam beef up protocols

Vietnam and China have agreed on new measures to enhance trade and investment, focusing on infrastructure development.
eu underscores importance of trade with vietnam

EU underscores importance of trade with Vietnam

While seeking to elevate its relations with Vietnam, the European Union has pledged to continue providing more support for the country in developing renewable energy and achieving its net-zero emissions, with fresh expectations for larger trade and investment cooperation.
real estate businesses eye less optimistic q2

Real estate businesses eye less optimistic Q2

The latest financial reports from real estate firms reflect lingering hardships, but some have managed to overcome the market stagnation.
vietnam must be prepared for further global impediments

Vietnam must be prepared for further global impediments

The Vietnamese economy is experiencing a positive recovery trend so far this year. Nguyen Ba Hung, principal country economist from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about its expectations on the economic outlook until the year’s end.
ties blossom with laos and cambodia

Ties blossom with Laos and Cambodia

Vietnam has strongly beefed up its bilateral cooperation in many sectors with Laos and Cambodia, including a focus laid on investment and trade.
trade sector encouraged to go green

Trade sector encouraged to go green

Vietnam is facing great pressure in greening its exports as consumers are paying bigger heed to environmentally friendly products, while advantages from free trade agreements are not being fully taken for the country to expand its offerings.
vat cut continuation expected to ease woes

VAT cut continuation expected to ease woes

The business community is set to benefit from a continued VAT reduction as part of the country’s major efforts to assist enterprises currently facing massive difficulties.