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Zurich forum to boost Vietnam – Switzerland economic cooperation

Officials, economic experts and academicians of Vietnam and Switzerland will examine opportunities to foster economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries at a joint forum due to take place in Zurich, Switzerland, on June 4.

US-China trade war escalates, posing opportunity and risk for Vietnam

The US has imposed additional tariffs on some more products, including electric vehicles, chips, semiconductor and lithium batteries, while maintaining the existing taxation on $300 billion worth of products from China.

Vietnam presses ahead with economic recovery despite challenges, says Government

Despite global complications and economic uncertainties, the Vietnamese economy is on the way to pre-pandemic levels, and many international organizations continue to appreciate the country’s growth prospects in 2024.

International experts highly evaluate Vietnamese market's potential

Vietnam’s economy received positive assessments from international experts, becoming one of the most attractive investment destinations in the region.

Important trends emerge in Vietnam’s investment landscape

Several growth trends emerged in Vietnam’s investment landscape last year, including high-tech, Chinese investment, and cooperation with Japan.

Key driver gains a must for growth

Only slight order number improvements and enterprise confidence sentiment mean it may be difficult for the country to hit its desired growth goals this year.

How will Vietnam benefit from US recognition of market economy status?

The United States is considering recognizing Vietnam’s market economy status that will enable the local economy to elevate its role internationally, and remove barriers to trade cooperation and investment attraction.

Vietnam needs drastic reforms for economic growth: experts

Drastic institutional reforms are needed to create firm ground for economic growth in the context that persistent challenges, both external and internal, still cloud the growth prospect, experts have said.

Key economic pillars show positive growth

Vietnam's economy has gone through one-third of the 2024 yearly plan and achieved some remarkable results, showing clear recovery momentum through the growth of important pillars.

Unprecedented policies drive Vietnam’s economic recovery

Resolution No. 43/2022/QH15 has yielded positive outcomes in supporting Vietnam's socio-economic recovery and development.

Creative economy opens up new space for economic development

Exporting creative goods generates billions of dollars for Vietnam each year, but understanding of this economy is still in its very preliminary stages.

International financiers upbeat about Vietnam’s economic outlook for 2024

A number of international financiers have expressed their optimism about Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 which is likely to be higher than last year’s figure.

​​​​​​​VN needs drastic reforms to create firm ground for economic growth

Vietnam’s economy has a good start with a growth rate of 5.66 per cent in the first quarter of this year, the highest rate since 2020. However, whether the recovery is firm remains a question.

Vietnam no longer ADF’s beneficiary: a good sign for the economy

Vietnam's ineligibility for ADB's Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 is a positive indication for the country, given its already high income level, said Tomuyuki Kymura, Head of the bank's Strategy and Policy Department.

Growth engines rev up in first four months

The Vietnamese economy is expected to carry momentum in the months to come after experiencing improvements in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, industrial production, and retail sales, among others, in the first four months of this year.

Vietnamese PMI exceeds 50 points on solid rebound in new orders: S&P Global

Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose back above the 50.0 no change mark in April, posting 50.3 from 49.9 in March.

Vietnam secures remarkable economic successes since national reunification

Since the national reunification on April 30, 1975, Vietnam has obtained admirable economic achievements and is now on its way to become the 20th largest economy in the world.

Exports face challenges despite enjoying robust growth

Several industries such as garment, textile and seafood have all recorded impressive export growth over recent times, despite conflicts in various regions globally remaining complicated, heard a forum held on April 25.

Top 500 fastest growing enterprises 2024 announced

A ceremony to announce the list of the top 500 fastest growing enterprises in Vietnam (FAST500) and Top 5 and Top 10 real estate - construction - building materials companies in 2024 was held by the Vietnam Report JSC on April 25.

Standard Chartered lowers Vietnamese GDP growth forecast to 6%

Standard Chartered Bank has moved to lower Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast for the year to 6% from the previous figure of 6.7% due to lower-than-expected growth in the first quarter of the year and global trade headwinds.