Vietnam’s economy

Outlining nation’s economic priorities

July 18, 2022 | 11:05

Vietnam’s economy is bouncing back thanks to a wide range of drivers. Era Dabla-Norris, assistant director of the Asia Pacific Department, and mission chief for Vietnam at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the country can grow further with fresh momentum.

Stage is set for brand new US-Vietnam ties

May 11, 2022 | 20:42

As Vietnam’s economy is growing and expected to lift its bilateral ties with the United States to a long-awaited higher level, both countries are underlining a focus on furthering investment and trade cooperation which is forecast to flourish in the coming time.

Building immediate resiliency for a more robust economy

April 26, 2022 | 11:30

Vietnam’s economy has reaped relatively positive growth for Q1. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), talked with VIR’s Nguyen Dat about the economic outlook for the entire year, with some recommendations for stronger results.

Telling the Vietnam story in order to boost country’s economic momentum

April 10, 2022 | 13:25

International investors’ increasing enthusiasm for Vietnam’s economy is cushioning the country’s post-pandemic recovery growth momentum. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, talked to VIR’s Le Luu about the projected transformations and the incredible resiliency of Vietnam’s economy in the current state.

Best yet to come for recovery of business

December 16, 2021 | 15:00

Businesses continue to pin their hopes on the swift recovery of Vietnam’s economy, with foreign ones in particular cautiously optimistic about their prospects in the country moving into next year.

Much to ponder for a digital-led economy

December 16, 2021 | 13:38

The pandemic and Industry 4.0 have opened up new directions for Vietnam’s economy, while digital transformation could be the key to unlocking and recovering the economy.

Taking advantage of beneficial agreements

September 02, 2021 | 10:00

Vietnam’s economy is showing steady growth – however, much more is needed for the survival and development of businesses. Bui Ngoc Tuan, tax partner of Global Trade and Customs at Deloitte Vietnam, shares his insights on the resources businesses can utilise to take advantage of cross-border transactions.

COVID-19 containment contributes to Vietnam’s upgraded outlook: Fitch Ratings

April 16, 2021 | 15:34

Strong export growth and a successful campaign to contain the spread of COVID-19 have supported Vietnam’s economy through the pandemic and allowed the government to adopt a restrained fiscal policy response, says Fitch Ratings.

Prolonged pandemic issues cloud recovery

February 24, 2021 | 11:00

Following the new coronavirus outbreaks in a number of localities, Vietnam’s economy could face yet another difficult phase in the early days of the new lunar year as production and services are hindered in several sectors. Nevertheless, economists expect the impact to be less severe compared to the previous year.