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Int'l rankings reflect impressive Vietnam's economic, social progress
Vietnam's economy has continued to perform strongly in 2024, evidenced by the latest Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook, which highlights Vietnam’s impressive economic performance, said Hal Hill, an emeritus professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University.
Vietnam ranks second among attractive investment destinations for Japanese firms
VOV.VN - Vietnam ranks second among the most attractive and promising foreign investment destinations for Japanese enterprises, according to the survey results released by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) on December 12.
Credit growth target of 15% for 2024 within reach: SBV
The banking system's credit growth had risen by 11.12% as of November 22 compared to the end of 2023, hence the 15% growth target for the whole year is reachable, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
Vietnam's inflation forecast to hit 4-4.5% this year
Inflation in Vietnam for 2024 is projected to reach a range of 4% to 4.5%, higher than the 3.5% recorded in 2023, according to the Banking Academy’s Banking Research Institute.
Businesses seek to remove obstacles to green finance market
VOV.VN - Currently, Vietnamese firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, face significant barriers when trying to access green finance.
World Bank outlines path for Vietnam to reach high income status
The World Bank (WB) has released a report which explores how Vietnam can upgrade its participation in global value chains to become a high-income country by 2045.
Workshop explores Vietnam's path to high-income future
A workshop aimed at charting Vietnam's course toward a high-income future took place in Hanoi on November 20.
World Bank delegation visits Can Tho’s low-emission rice production model
A delegation of the World Bank (WB) led by Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Manuela V. Ferro on November 19 paid a working visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho during which they discussed with representatives of local authorities, sectors, businesses, and farmers related to low-emission rice production.
Gold Exchange to be formed in Vietnam at appropriate time, says bank Governor
VOV.VN - Vietnam will set up a gold exchange at an appropriate time when it is able to meet all necessary conditions, said Nguyen Thi Hong, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), at the question-and-answer round of the National Assembly in Hanoi on November 11.
Vietnamese consumers most optimistic in ASEAN about economy: UOB
Vietnamese consumers showed the highest level of optimism regarding their country’s economic outlook compared with their regional peers, according to a recent study by Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB).