inflation

Myriad of risks put pressure on inflation intentions

April 11, 2023 | 08:00

A continued surge in fuel prices globally, an increase in electricity, and a rebound in consumption are expected to put pressure on Vietnam’s efforts to control inflation this year.

ADB sets moderate 2023 growth outlook for Vietnam

April 06, 2023 | 11:20

Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow by 6.5 per cent this year and expand to 6.8 per cent in 2024, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Focused spending can set a solid base for positive outcome

March 23, 2023 | 08:00

The GDP objective in 2023 is 6.5 per cent, and inflation below 4.5 per cent, given that the global economy will continue to fluctuate with the threat of a national recession.

Careful action required to curb inflation threat

March 20, 2023 | 17:09

Monetary experts are still mulling over whether Vietnam should soften or tighten policies to best suit current development circumstances.

Taking a five-step approach towards decarbonisation

March 02, 2023 | 15:28

Companies are facing geopolitical upheavals, supply chain disruption, inflation, and the threat of recession. Despite this perfect storm, their commitment to decarbonisation has not fundamentally wavered. The number of companies embracing science-based targets is continuing to grow at a rapid pace.

Inflation threat with rising power costs

March 02, 2023 | 12:28

Maintaining control over power prices exerts significant pressure on the electrical business, but rising electricity prices may expose the economy to the hazards of inflation.

Singapore’s core inflation up 5.5 per cent in January

February 24, 2023 | 15:11

Singapore's core inflation rose to 5.5 per cent year-on-year in January, the highest since November 2008, according to a press release by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on February 23.

Optimism abounds for more positive scenarios in macroeconomic forecasts

February 06, 2023 | 12:14

In 20 reports from major investment banks in the world on 2023’s outlook, inflation and recession were mentioned with high frequency. However, investment opportunities in Vietnam may still appear in the first quarter.

US Fed unveils smaller rate hike but signals inflation fight not over

February 03, 2023 | 10:37

America's Federal Reserve slowed its pace of interest rate hikes Wednesday, tempering an aggressive campaign to rein in costs as inflation cools while signaling the battle is not yet over.

The implications of global uncertainty

January 25, 2023 | 13:50

Global inflation rose sharply in 2022 – in the second half of the year, median global headline inflation reached over 9 per cent, its highest level since 1994. Soaring inflation reflected a combination of supply and demand factors. On the demand side, the acceleration of growth during the initial rebound from the 2020 global recession, as well as the lagged effects of earlier macroeconomic support, contributed to persistent price pressures.