VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economic growth rate in 2021 is anticipated to reach between 6% and 6.5%, according to a resolution adopted during the Government's recent monthly meeting for August.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s human capital index 2020 is higher than average for the East Asia & Pacific region and lower-middle income countries, although the stunted rate among children reached up to 25%, according to the World Bank.

Finland-based Evli Emerging Frontier Fund announced on September 15 that it purchased more than 103,850 shares in technology equipment distributor Digiworld (DGW).

Vietnam hailed the World Health Organization (WHO)’s initiative to set up the Facilitation Council of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A), has said Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) urged the banking industry to build an inclusive finance system that serves all members of society in Vietnam in Hanoi on September 10.

Vietnam’s current account surplus could narrow to 3.7% in 2020 from 4.9% last year due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Fitch Solutions.

Vietnam’s foreign exchange reserve has hit a new record high of US$92 billion, a significant expansion from US$84 billion which Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Le Minh Hung revealed in April.

The pre-tax profit of the banking system in the second half of this year is estimated to fall 22.1% compared to the same period last year due to an increase in provisions for risky loans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A project on water and flood management in the northern province of Vinh Phuc has had a significant role to play given the locality has been facing major inundation for many years, especially during the wet season.

The Vietnam Banks Association is urging international credit and debit card companies to reduce a number of fees, as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.