Sack officials for public investment disbursement failures: PM

Sack officials for public investment disbursement failures: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for strict measures to speed up public investment implementation, including the sacking of officials who fail to discharge their responsibilities.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam SME resilience critically low: ministry

Vietnam SME resilience critically low: ministry

The reliance of Vietnamese small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has tanked in the face of prolonged economic headwinds at home and overseas, Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) said Saturday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam economy confronts 'headwinds' and 'whirlwinds': expert

Vietnam economy confronts 'headwinds' and 'whirlwinds': expert

The Vietnamese economy is facing two external ‘headwinds’ and two internal ‘whirlwinds’, said Vo Tri Thanh, director of the Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy (BCSI).

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

NPLs at Vietnam banks surge amid tough economic outlook

NPLs at Vietnam banks surge amid tough economic outlook

Non-performing loans (NPLs) at Vietnamese banks expanded in the first quarter of this year, while the slowing economy continued to face challenges amid prolonged global headwinds.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam economy not out of the woods yet: HSBC

Vietnam economy not out of the woods yet: HSBC

Vietnam’s slowing economy has not seen the light at the end of the tunnel on the trade front as external weakness has dampened growth, amid acute exposure to the global trade cycle, according to a new HSBC report.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam government has plan to boost economic growth

Vietnam government has plan to boost economic growth

VinaCapital’s chief economist Michael Kokalari highlights a series of measures taken by the Vietnamese government to stir growth amid global economic headwinds.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s GDP growth slows to 3.32% in Q1 amid global headwinds

Vietnam’s GDP growth slows to 3.32% in Q1 amid global headwinds

Vietnam posted economic growth of 3.32% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to a year earlier, the General Statistics Office reported on Wednesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, foreign investors here to grab realty opportunities: Knight Frank

Vietnam, foreign investors here to grab realty opportunities: Knight Frank

Vietnam’s ailing real estate market still offers opportunities for investors to tap, said Alex Crane, Knight Frank Vietnam's managing director.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Tourism expected to propel Vietnam economy this year: HSBC

Tourism expected to propel Vietnam economy this year: HSBC

Tourism will be a key area fueling the resilience of Vietnam’s economy in 2023 as there is significant room for growth amid looming global economic headwinds, HSBC’s study says.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam fastest growing regional economy this year: World Bank

Vietnam fastest growing regional economy this year: World Bank

The World Bank expects Vietnam to be the fastest-expanding economy in Asean this year at 6.3%, a little lower than the country's 6.5% target.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam growth upbeat amid slowing Asia: IMF

Vietnam growth upbeat amid slowing Asia: IMF

Vietnam’s upbeat growth outlook is bucking the slowing trend elsewhere in Asia, with relatively subdued inflation as an exception to the regional rule, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7