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ADB projects 6% GDP growth for Vietnam next year

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2024, projecting the rate to remain at 6.0%, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) released on December 13.

Multinational corporations shift supply chains, affecting Vietnamese exports

Multinational corporations are focusing on investing in manufacturing plants in countries such as India, Mexico, Brazil, which increases competitors in Việt Nam’s main export markets.

VCCI says limitation on loan costs harmful to businesses

The regulation on capping enterprises’ loan costs that are considered lawful expenses when defining taxable income has hindered the development of businesses, according to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Fitch upgrades Vietnam to 'BB+', outlook “Stable”

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Vietnam's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB+', from 'BB', with the “Stable” outlook, the Ministry of Finance announced on December 8.

Three economic growth scenarios for Vietnam in 2024

The Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, has outlined three potential economic growth scenarios for 2024, with the highest GDP growth rate forecast at 6.5 percent.

Vietnam continues to see improvement in exports: HSBC

November marks the third consecutive month of Viet Nam seeing export growth on a year-on-year basis, noted HSBC in its report Viet Nam at a glance released on December 6.

Enhancing competitiveness vital for VN to climb up global value chain

Enhancing national competitiveness and capacity of domestic enterprises is vital for VN to climb up the global value chain in the new context of globalisation, heard a workshop held by VN Institute for Economic and Policy Research.

Vietnam to post faster growth over other countries in 2023: CIEM

Vietnam may record a GDP growth rate of 5.19% in 2023, lower than the 8.02% expansion last year but still higher than many other countries in the region and the world, the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) predicted.

Vietnamese firms should be cautious to avoid fraud in international trade

Vietnamese firms should use additional caution to avoid increasingly sophisticated scams in international trade, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency Hoan Minh Chien said.

Vietnam effectively exploiting digital economy strengths

Vietnam is enjoying the fastest growth rate of digital economy in Southeast Asia this year, with its compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the 2022-2023 period of 19 percent. The leading position will continue in the 2023-2025 time.

Vietnam targets 6-6.5% GDP growth in 2024: NA resolution

Vietnam targets 6-6.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) and 4,700-4,730 USD in per capita income in 2024, according to a newly-approved National Assembly (NA) resolution.

NA deputies urge new incentives for FDI when global minimum tax is applied

More than 100 countries and jurisdictions joined the framework, including VN, many of which start to adopt the global minimum tax from the...

Market economy status to be launching pad for export growth

The US has officially initiated the changed circumstances review (CCR) to recognize Vietnam as a market economy. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) said this is good news which will bring great advantages to the country.

Revival of businesses more achievable through support

Enterprises are in critical need for more support, with a reduction of taxes and fees proposed to be lengthened until the middle of next year.

Plan adoption acknowledges likely issues

Vietnam’s socioeconomic development path for 2024 has taken shape, with a need to devise more schemes to boost industrial production and improve domestic consumption given global ongoing economic difficulties undermining the country’s exports.

Enterprises continue to fight financial difficulties

Economic complexities have caused a reduction in Vietnam’s state budget revenues so far this year, with an expansion in expenditure largely induced by a rise in public investment disbursement.

Revival of businesses more achievable through support

Enterprises are in critical need for more support, with a reduction of taxes and fees proposed to be lengthened until the middle of next year.

Vietnam remains fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia: report

Vietnam remains the fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia for a second year in a row.

Enterprises cut 2023 business expectations after poor results in 9 months

Less positive business results in the nine months of 2023 have caused many businesses to lower their whole year’s target, with some even expecting losses.

Moving from ‘agricultural production’ to an ‘agricultural economy’

Vietnam has changed its mindset from ‘agricultural production’ to an ‘agricultural economy’ with an aim to create a highly competitive merchandise-producing agriculture, National Assembly deputies said at the ongoing National Assembly session.