Vietnam had managed to maintain high economic growth with low inequality in recent decades, but whether the country can continue on this path would depend on how strongly it is committed to green and inclusive growth.

Increasing energy efficiency together with developing renewable energy is critical for Vietnam to ensure energy security, according to experts.

Vietnam must become a factory for the world and foster a good investment environment for all economic sectors in order to develop production and boost growth.

Vietnam has experienced a year of socio-economic achievements. For example, economic growth continues at a high level; the macroeconomic environment remains stable; inflation is under control; the trade surplus is at record levels; and the State budget deficit is stable.

Ministries, sectors and localities was asked to control the consumer price index (CPI) in the range of 3.3 to 3.9 per cent this year.

The State Treasury of Vietnam mobilised VND11 trillion (US$470 million) through Government bond auctions on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) on January 16.

Pharmaceutical stocks could be a bad bet this year, as the firms are set to report slower earnings growth for 2018.

There are two key components needed to rid the oceans of plastic, a senior professor has warned.

Vietnamese water puppetry will represent the national performing arts at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK), which will be held from January 20 to 26 in India.

Mekong Delta firms should make use of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to do more business with Japan, experts told a conference in Can Tho city.