Tag: COVID-9 pandemic
More capital flows come to economic, industrial parks in 2021
Economic and industrial parks nationwide drew 539 foreign-invested and 615 domestic projects with a total registered capital of US$12.8 billion last year despite COVID-19 pandemic, up 15% annually, reported the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI).
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‘New normal’ adaptation leads to positive forecast for Vietnamese economy in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic might not end this year and business sectors could not fully recover, however, the situation will be more positive than 2021 thanks to the adaptation to ‘new normal’ conditions, said General Director Nguyen Thi Huong of the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Joint efforts to ensure warm Tet for labourers
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has devised specific solutions aimed at ensuring a warm Tet, known internationally as the Lunar New Year, for social policy beneficiaries, whilst supporting those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
HCM City's labour market remains active in flexible adaptation to COVID-19
VOV.VN - The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted all aspects of social life, causing a range of difficulties for both local businesses and employees, thereby forcing them to flexibly adapt to and move into the "new normal".
Cashless payments account for over 70% of retail transactions in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, with its complicated developments, has given a boost to e-commerce, with non-cash payments accounting for 70% of total retail transactions in Vietnam last year.
Vietnamese FDI attraction likely to hit US$40 billion this year
VOV.VN - Amid rapid economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction this year is anticipated to record positive signs and hit US$40 billion, according to insiders.
ADB, TPB sign US$25 million loan to finance women-led SMEs in Vietnam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$25 million loan with Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank (TPB) to expand access to finance of women-owned and -led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) in Vietnam.
Top legislator highlights NA's performance in 2021, priorities for 2022
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has highlighted the NA's major outcomes in the first year of the 15th tenure and priorities for 2022 during an interview granted to the press as the country is preparing to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet).
Vietnam, Australia hold 17th human rights dialogue
The 17th Vietnam – Australia Human Rights Dialogue was productive and frank, and covered an extensive range of issues, according to a statement issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on January 13.
World Bank forecasts 5.5% GDP growth for Vietnam in 2022
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s GDP is expected to rebound to 5.5% growth in 2022 if the COVID-19 pandemic is under relative control both at home and abroad, the World Bank said in its Taking Stock report released on January 13.
