HSBC revises Viet Nam’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5%
26/07/2024 15:40VGP - The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) raised Viet Nam’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5 percent from its previous projection of 6 percent.
Viet Nam likely to be fastest-growing economy in ASEAN this year: HSBC
VGP - Viet Nam is likely to be the fastest-growing economy in ASEAN in 2024, HSBC noted in its report Viet Nam at a glance released on Wednesday.
Digital economy accounts for over 18% of Viet Nam's GDP
Economy 19/07/2024 13:14VGP – Digital economy was estimated to account for 18.5 percent of Viet Nam's GDP by the end of June this year, an increase of 2 percent from 2023, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.
U.S. remains potential market for Vietnamese fruits
Economy 18/07/2024 19:48VGP - With a population of over 330 million people and a high purchasing power, the U.S. is among key importers of Vietnamese fruits, especially seasonal ones.
Prime Minister hosts AIIB President
Economy 17/07/2024 20:52VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) president and chair of the board of directors Jin Liqun in Ha Noi on July 16.
Nearly 90% of Vietnamese businesses show interest in expanding abroad: UOB survey
Economy 17/07/2024 20:48VGP - Nearly 90 percent of Vietnamese businesses surveyed expressed interest in expanding abroad, Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) Viet Nam’s 2024 Business Outlook Study showed.
ADB maintains Viet Nam’s economic growth at 6% this year
Economy 17/07/2024 20:40VGP - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintains Viet Nam's GDP growth protections at 6 percent in 2024 and 6.2 percent in 2025.
Prime Minister demands faster pace of public investment disbursement
Economy 16/07/2024 16:22VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday urged subbordinate levels to double efforts to raise the disbursement rate of public investment capital to 95 percent by the end of 2024.
Viet Nam is fastest-growing e-commerce market in Southeast Asia in 2023
Economy 16/07/2024 16:20VGP - Viet Nam was the fastest-growing e-commerce market in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the total gross merchandise value (GMV) worth US$13.8 billion, an increase of 52.9 percent year-on-year.
Viet Nam seeks FIATA support to weather sea freight rising costs
Economy 16/07/2024 09:38VGP - Viet Nam suggests the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) support Vietnamese businesses to overcome difficulties caused by rising costs of sea freight, port congestion and lack of empty containers.
VinFast builds new electric vehicle assembly plant in Indonesia
Economy 16/07/2024 09:33VGP - VinFast Auto held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new electric vehicle (EV) assembly in Subang, West Java, Indonesia, on July 15.
Viet Nam likely to become world’s new semiconductor hub
Economy 15/07/2024 21:30VGP - Viet Nam's semiconductor industry is forecast to see the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6 percent between 2023 and 2027, reaching US$31.28 billion by 2027, according to Statista Market Insights.
EuroCham suggests Viet Nam adjust ongoing policy to maintain momentum
Economy 15/07/2024 20:30VGP - Viet Nam should adjust its ongoing policy to maintain growth momentum despite its robust GDP growth in the first six months this year, suggested the European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (EuroCham).
Leather footwear export value may hit US$26-27 billion in 2024
Economy 15/07/2024 14:23VGP - The leather footwear sector is expected to earn US$26-27 billion in export turnover in 2024, according to the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso).
Viet Nam remains important investment destination in medium, long terms
Economy 15/07/2024 14:10VGP - Viet Nam remains an important investment destination in the medium and long terms amid the ongoing global supply chain restructuring, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
Mekong Delta should have around 1,200km of expressways by 2030
Economy 13/07/2024 20:22VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reiterated the Government's resove to increase the total length of expressways in the Mekong Delta to about 1,200 kilometers by the end of this decade.
Gov't targets to complete 1,541km of high-speed railway by 2035
Economy 11/07/2024 17:26VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for innovative and strategic approach to complete the building of 1,541 kilometers of high-speed railway by 2035.
Number of millionaires almost doubles in decade
Economy 11/07/2024 09:55VGP - Viet Nam experienced the fastest growth in millionaires globally between 2013 and 2023, with a 98 percent increase in the number of individuals with a net worth of over US$1 million.
Prime Ministers orders faster public investment disbursement
Economy 10/07/2024 18:43VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries, agencies and localities to speed up public investment disbursement in the last six months this year.
Viet Nam potential to become a major logistics hub
Economy 10/07/2024 15:12VGP - Viet Nam has enormous potential to emerge as a global and regional logistics hub, said President of International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) Turgut Erkeskin.
