Second-half activities place positive path for economy

Second-half activities place positive path for economy

Fuelled by an uptrend in growth so far this year, Vietnam is optimistic regarding its economic performance for 2023 as a whole, especially in domestic production.
Trade slowdown indicating current account deficit

Trade slowdown indicating current account deficit

A slowdown in Vietnam’s trade is expected to dent the country’s current account this year due to waning global demand and domestic production snags.
Thailand to import shrimps from Ecuador, India

Thailand to import shrimps from Ecuador, India

Thailand will import over 10,500 tonnes of sea shrimps this year to ease a shortage at processing plants under a decision made on August 8 at the first meeting of the shrimp board with 21 members representing the Government as well as shrimp farmers and processors.
Exciting escalation in production and trade activities

Exciting escalation in production and trade activities

Domestic production is bouncing back, with corporate confidence on the rise to help spur exports following the government’s policy of gradual reopening the economy.
Plans afoot to push production ahead

Plans afoot to push production ahead

Domestic production has been hit hard this year, with numerous enterprises facing greater woes and leaving the market. However, the situation could be eased by a new special taskforce established by the prime minister.
Nation accelerates domestic production progress

Nation accelerates domestic production progress

Though resurgence of the pandemic left a grey mark on domestic production which began to bounce back since April, it remains a key driver of economic growth, spearheaded by the processing and manufacturing sector.