Vietnam retail sees 2022 a thriving year

Vietnam retail sees 2022 a thriving year

Both domestic and foreign retailers speeded up their business during 2022 with post-pandemic plans to further tap the country’s growing middle class, creating a booming year for the industry.

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

Vietnam sees one-sixth of stimulus package spent in 8 months

Vietnam sees one-sixth of stimulus package spent in 8 months

About VND55 trillion ($2.34 billion) from Vietnam’s post-pandemic stimulus package of VND350 trillion ($15 billion) was disbursed over eight months, the country’s planning ministry said Tuesday.

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

Vietnam economy regional top performer post pandemic: HSBC

Vietnam economy regional top performer post pandemic: HSBC

HSBC Global Research expects Vietnam to be among the region's top growing countries thanks to its resilient economic potential and quick return post-Covid.

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

Vietnam strives for 7% GDP expansion this year

Vietnam strives for 7% GDP expansion this year

Vietnam, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, is eyeing economic growth of 7% this year, higher than the previously-set target of 6-6.5%.

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

Government forms task force on post-pandemic recovery package

Government forms task force on post-pandemic recovery package

The government last Sunday established a steering committee headed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai to oversee implementation of its $15 billion post-pandemic economic recovery package.

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

Banks urge for higher credit growth caps

Banks urge for higher credit growth caps

Major Vietnamese banks have asked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to consider raising the cap on their credit growth so they could implement the central bank’s 2% interest rate support program for businesses.

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

Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery on right track: IMF executive

Vietnam’s post-pandemic recovery on right track: IMF executive

Vietnam’s impressive vaccination drive and timely program for recovery and development have helped create a positive post-pandemic outlook for the country, said Antoinette Sayeh, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.

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

Vietnam stock market expected to rally in third quarter

Vietnam stock market expected to rally in third quarter

The Vietnamese stock market is predicted to prosper from the third quarter of this year after downturns as regulators have tightened control to make it healthier, experts said.

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