Vietnam added to Emerging Market and Middle-Income Economies group by IMF

Vietnam added to Emerging Market and Middle-Income Economies group by IMF

Vietnam has been removed from the Low-Income Developing Countries (LIDCs) group and added to the Emerging Market and Middle-Income Economies (EMMIEs) group by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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

Vietnam inflation down 0.23% in March as food prices ease

Vietnam inflation down 0.23% in March as food prices ease

Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI), an indicator of inflation, fell 0.23% month-on-month in March as prices of goods, especially food items, decreased after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

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

Vietnam dogged by red tape, weak domestic market: minister

Vietnam dogged by red tape, weak domestic market: minister

Red tape, a weak domestic market and cash flow problems are stiff challenges facing the country, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

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

Vietnam central bank unlikely to further loosen monetary policy: WB

Vietnam central bank unlikely to further loosen monetary policy: WB

The slow credit growth and close monitoring of the inflation amid higher global energy prices may prevent the State Bank of Vietnam from loosening the monetary policy further, the World Bank said.

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

Vietnam’s FDI prospects remain good regardless of external drag: HSBC

Vietnam’s FDI prospects remain good regardless of external drag: HSBC

Vietnam’s foreign direct investment prospects remain intact despite the country’s underperforming trade activities, HSBC said in its July Vietnam macro economic review.

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

Accelerated public investment can boost Vietnam’s economic growth: WB

Accelerated public investment can boost Vietnam’s economic growth: WB

Further public investment disbursement can support Vietnam’s aggregate demand and economic growth in the short run, the World Bank said in its May edition of Vietnam Macro Monitoring.

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

Foreign capital ‘inches back’ to Vietnam stock market: analysts

Foreign capital ‘inches back’ to Vietnam stock market: analysts

Foreign capital is showing signs of returning to Vietnam’s stock market after net selling was a dominating trend last year and in the first months of this year, analysts said.

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