Population of 100 million provides VN great opportunities, challenges (07/04/2023)
It is expected that in mid-April, Vietnam’s population will reach 100 million people which could provide many great opportunities and challenges.

Russia calls Vietnam leading partner in Southeast Asia (07/04/2023)
As the only Southeast Asian country to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Vietnam is Russia’s leading business partner in the area, Russia’s Deputy PM Dmitry Chernyshenko said.

South Korea auto manufacturer to return to Vietnam (07/04/2023)
South Korea auto manufacturer SsangYong is set to return to the Vietnam market under the name KG Mobility with sales set to begin next year.

Vow made to bridge PPP investment gaps (07/04/2023)
The government has ordered an overall review on policies involving public-private partnership in a bid to woo more private investment.

Cuban expert commends Vietnam’s suitable policy adjustments (06/04/2023)
The sound policies adopted by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and coordination in actions by the Government have helped Vietnam keep a close watch on developments of the world economy and make suitable policy adjustments, a Cuban expert has said.

Vietnam, Singapore talk cooperation in logistics (06/04/2023)
Representatives from agencies, associations and businesses of Vietnam and Singapore looked into the market situation, and cooperation potential and opportunities between the two countries, especially in logistics, at a seminar in Singapore on April 5.

Plenty of room for real estate market to develop: Experts (05/04/2023)
The real estate sector ranks second in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the first quarter of 2023 with 766 million USD, accounting for 14.1% of total FDI.

Vietnam a potential market for French businesses, investors: experts (05/04/2023)
French businesses should innovate their approach, enhance their understanding of culture and language, and make changes to adapt to Vietnam’s transitioning economy in order to expand their market share and boost investment in the Southeast Asian nation, said Dr. Jean-Philippe Eglinger, the founder of the Viet Phap Strategies.

Vietnam needs more impetus to achieve 6.5% growth target for 2023 (05/04/2023)
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.32% in the first quarter of this year, a 4-year low, according to the General Statistics Office. Foreign direct investment attraction and goods import and export, which used to see impressive continuous growth rates have fallen. Vietnam will need more impetus to achieve growth of 6.5% this year. The government has warned that geopolitical uncertainties may continue affecting Vietnam’s efforts to boost production and exports this year.

Vietnam’s economic growth to reach 6.5% in 2023: ADB (05/04/2023)
After a strong performance in 2022, Vietnam’s economic growth is expected to moderate at 6.5% this year and further expand at 6.8% in 2024, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

HCM City’s industrial production index down 0.9% in Q1 (04/04/2023)
Ho Chi Minh City’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in the first quarter of 2023 declined by 0.9% compared to the same period last year, the municipal Department of Industry and Trade reported at a press conference on April 3.

Production and export boost acknowledged to fortify targets (04/04/2023)
With a decline in trade for Q1, looming risks both in the global markets are posing challenges for the country to reach its export target this year.

Tremendous potential in Vietnam’s supporting industries (04/04/2023)
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in supporting industries can benefit from multinational groups’ China plus-one strategies that include Vietnam, wrote Filippo Bortoletti, Country Director of the Dezan Shira & Associates Vietnam.

Việt Nam prioritises investment, export and consumption: PM Chính (04/04/2023)
Việt Nam will prioritise promoting three growth drivers of investment, export, and consumption amid external factors that influenced the country’s economic performance in the first quarter of this year, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said at the regular Government meeting held on Monday in the capital city.

Gains feasible through large-scale FDI (03/04/2023)
Vietnam’s foreign capital perspective is being pressured by incentives from other nations to encourage their own investors to return home.

HCM City sees over 22% rise in FDI inflows in Q1 (03/04/2023)
Ho Chi Minh City has drawn 497.5 million USD of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first three months of this year, up 22.4% year on year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.

Vietnamese retail market appealing to foreign investors (03/04/2023)
The nation is becoming an attractive retail market for companies globally with many regional and global FDI investors recently revealing their plans to increase capital and expand distribution networks here.

New tax gives Vietnam incentive to adjust (31/03/2023)
Businesses in Vietnam want preparations to be intensified for the upcoming introduction of a global minimum corporate tax rate.

ASEAN, Japan reaffirm commitment to take partnership to new heights (31/03/2023)
Senior officials of ASEAN and Japan attending the 38th ASEAN-Japan Forum in Tokyo on March 28 reaffirmed their commitments to further advance the partnership and strengthen cooperation, as both sides are marking the 50th Anniversary of Dialogue Relations this year.

Energy-intensive industries urged to approach decarbonisation objectives (31/03/2023)
Cement, plastic, and steel industries in Vietnam are being expected to actively participate in Vietnam’s circular economy as decarbonisation will be key to ensure their sustainable development.