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.
Vietnam's trade surplus with Americas exceeds $100 billion
January 21, 2023 | 17:28
For the first time ever, the trade surplus with the Americas has surpassed $100 billion.
Limited inflation pressures underpin positive projections
January 05, 2023 | 12:45
Vietnam has made a go of bringing inflation under control in 2022 thanks to the government’s great efforts to rein in market prices, with praise from various international organisations.
2023 faces many inflationary pressures
January 03, 2023 | 15:55
In 2023, inflation risks and pressures will remain strong despite the economy's twin successes in 2022: high GDP growth and low inflation.
Vietnam Economic Forum 2022 identifies challenges and solutions for growth
December 17, 2022 | 15:00
The 5th Vietnam Economic Forum, one of the most prestigious and large-scale annual forums in the country, attracted the participation of many domestic and international delegates.
Zara owner's profits rise despite inflation
December 15, 2022 | 16:00
Zara owner Inditex reported Wednesday a jump in profits in the third quarter of its fiscal year despite soaring inflation and the war in Ukraine impacting business costs.
US Fed expected to slow pace of rate hikes as inflation eases
December 14, 2022 | 14:47
US central bankers open the second day of a key policy meeting Wednesday, with mounting anticipation of a smaller hike to its benchmark lending rate as inflation showed signs of easing.
Recession threat for 2023 as interest rates continue to rise
November 22, 2022 | 13:27
Despite overcoming the pandemic much better than most other countries, Vietnam is not exempt of another sort of virus that is creeping into the country: inflation. While European Union countries recorded an unprecedented 10.9 per cent in September, a number unheard of for the Euro currency so far, the US recorded 9.1 per cent in June, the highest figure in 40 years.
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