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WB economist points to Vietnam’s growth drivers

Vietnam’s strong economic performance in 2022 has been driven by several factors, including export, domestic demand and private investment, according to Andrea Coppola, the World Bank (WB)’s lead economist.

Personal income taxes amid tough times

According to https://www.numbeo.com, the monthly living expenses of a Vietnamese person in October 2022 was VND10.8 million and of a four-member family VND38.5 million.

Vietnam maintains appeal despite economic headwinds

Following a resilient performance during COVID-19, experts predict that Vietnam’s economy will still maintain its appeal despite global headwinds in 2023.

Vietnam’s corporate sector exposed to rising financing costs in 2023

According to the report, Vietnamese companies have been relatively resilient during the pandemic.

Experts discuss need for capital disbursement, loans to enterprises

More public investment funds should be disbursed and credit limits lifted to provide capital and improve capital flow, experts have said.

Three factors keep Vietnam’s economy humming along

Infrastructure investment, trade environment and competitive wages are three factors that keep Vietnam’s economy humming along and its growth numbers positive, according to an article published on the vietnam-briefing.com.

How will Vietnam escape the 'middle-income trap'?

Vietnam aims to become a higher average income country and a high income country by 2035 and 2045. However, to reach that goal, it will have to overcome challenges, especially institutional ones.

Int’l experts, organisations believe in Vietnam's sustainable growth potential

Experts, and representatives of international organisations, and investment funds have shown their belief in the potential for sustainable growth in Vietnam in the coming tỉme.

Macroeconomic and monetary policies key to improving economy

A volatile global market, the COVID-19 pandemic, approaching the limit to horizontal expansion and inefficient macroeconomic policies in the past...

Rice, drone and milling machines

For the first time, the Vietnam International Agricultural Trade Fair 2022, held in Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta on November 2, featured a variety of high-technology equipment for agricultural production.

Vietnam to face huge development challenges in coming decades: Conference

Vietnam will face major development challenges in the coming decades, Jonathan Pincus, a senior economist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), said at an international conference in Hanoi on November 25.

Vietnam sees bright economic prospects ahead despite external risks

The nation has a bright economic future, although risks are multiplying, said Ramla Khalidi, resident representative in Vietnam for the UN Development Programme (UNDP), at the Vietnam Economic Pulse 2022 on November 22 in Hanoi.

Lack of orders plague export businesses

Several export businesses are facing a severe crunch of orders, especially in textiles, garments, footwear, and furniture.

Urban economy to contribute 85% of national GDP by 2030

The urban economy is expected to contribute some 75% of the national GDP by 2025 and about 85% by 2030 under an action programme of the Government.

Acceleration sought for socioeconomic recovery

The national Plan on Socioeconomic Development next year may not reach its desired growth goal if risks continue lingering and the country’s hallmark scheme on recovery keeps its existing slow pace in implementation.

Enterprises urged to get prepared for crisis

Establishing value chains which were resilient to external shocks would be an important factor for enterprises to enhance their adaptability to crisis.

Production gaining big momentum

Though massive difficulties are lingering, Vietnam’s industrial production has continued its uptrend, with an expansion in demands for vital inputs in service of business and production activities – but risks lying ahead.

Vietnam sets 6.5% GDP growth rate target for 2023

The National Assembly passed a resolution on socio-economic development tasks for 2023 at its year-end session on November 10, with GDP projected to expand by 6.5%.

Vietnam facing challenges building its autonomous economy

After signing 17 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Vietnam has been successful in expanding its market to 200 nations and territories, including 50 key exporting countries.

Enterprises fret over economic turbulence

The exchange rate and market volatility, alongside inflation, have been challenging many enterprises in Vietnam regarding domestic consumption and import-export management.