Vietnam’s economic growth could reach 6.13-6.48%: think tank

Vietnam’s economic growth could reach 6.13-6.48%: think tank

Vietnam’s economic growth can reach between 6.13% and 6.48% in 2024, higher than 5.05% achieved last year, according to two scenarios announced on Monday by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), a think tank under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam considers cost-based incentives to attract more FDI

Vietnam considers cost-based incentives to attract more FDI

Vietnam should consider cost-based incentives as it renews policies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) because those currently in vogue are becoming outdated, says the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

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

Vietnam’s best scenario GDP growth not more than 6% this year: minister

Vietnam’s best scenario GDP growth not more than 6% this year: minister

Despite ongoing efforts to accelerate public investment disbursement and other measures, Vietnam’s economic growth is unlikely to exceed 6% this year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

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

Rooftop solar power incentives only for homes, public buildings: ministry

Rooftop solar power incentives only for homes, public buildings: ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is against extending rooftop solar power development incentives to other groups before first priority recipients - households and public offices - are covered.

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

Keppel, Vietnam National Innovation Center team up for innovation initiative

Keppel, Vietnam National Innovation Center team up for innovation initiative

Conglomerate Keppel Corp. and Ngee Ann Polytechnic of Singapore have teamed up with Vietnam’s National Innovation Center (NIC) to co-create innovation and entrepreneurship programs for talents in the two countries over the next three years.

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

Innovation, renewables, hi-tech agriculture cooperation called for Vietnam-Australia ties

Innovation, renewables, hi-tech agriculture cooperation called for Vietnam-Australia ties

Vietnam and Australia should work more closely in new areas such as innovation, renewable energy, circular and high-tech agriculture, culture, and tourism, Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said on Monday.

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

US, Vietnam launch program to spur private sector’s growth

US, Vietnam launch program to spur private sector’s growth

The U.S. Mission to Vietnam and the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) announced Tuesday a program to promote the country’s private sector-driven sustainable growth.

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

World Bank supports Vietnam's eco industrial park development

World Bank supports Vietnam's eco industrial park development

The World Bank is aiding Vietnam in scaling up its development of eco industrial parks to improve the country’s industry competitiveness, a specialist at the institution said.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam speeds up legal work to boost eco industrial park development

Vietnam speeds up legal work to boost eco industrial park development

Vietnamese policymakers are seeking to improve the country’s legal framework to bolster the development of eco industrial parks, a global trend.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

HCMC’s Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park first to get a green makeover

HCMC’s Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park first to get a green makeover

The Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park will be converted into Ho Chi Minh City’s first “eco IP,” municipal vice chairman Vo Van Hoan said Thursday.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

MPI deputy minister faces disciplinary action

MPI deputy minister faces disciplinary action

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vo Thanh Thong faces disciplinary action for his violations and shortcomings under a decision signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday.

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