Tag: economic-recovery
Jump in COVID-19 cases to weigh on Vietnam’s economic recovery, says Fitch Ratings
An escalation in COVID-19 cases and deaths in July-August will undermine Vietnam’s previously strong recovery from the pandemic shock and may temporarily set back the positive rating momentum, said Fitch Ratings.
WB lowers Vietnam’s GDP forecast to 4.8% in 2021
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s GDP is expected to expand by about 4.8% in 2021, or 2% lower than the projection made by the World Bank Group in December 2020, the WB says in its latest edition Taking Stock released on August 24.
FM vows to work for fastest access to vaccines against COVID-19
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, who heads the Working Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Diplomacy, has stressed the group's resolve to promote vaccine diplomacy for the country's fastest access to COVID-19 vaccines and medical equipment and drugs to treat the disease.
Priorities for economic recovery policies toward the end of 2021
In the first half of 2021, Vietnam in general achieved considerable growth targets in the context of a stable macro environment.
Anti-pandemic efforts should be made alongside EVFTA enforcement
VOV.VN - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is becoming more important than ever, especially when the national vaccination campaign is being launched to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control and move towards economic recovery.
E-commerce brings more momentum for economic recovery in Southeast Asia
The annual ASEAN Online Sale Day is being held from August 8 to 10, creating an avenue for retailers across various sectors to showcase their offerings and reach out to the larger regional market, China’s Xinhua reported.
NA deputies propose giving PM more power in COVID-19 fight
VOV.VN - National Assembly deputies on July 25 expressed their concern about unpredictable developments of the fresh COVID-19 outbreak and proposed the legislature the Government and the Prime Minister to decide on unprecedented measures against the pandemic.
New Gov’t has 18 ministries, 4 ministerial-level agencies
VOV.VN - The National Assembly on July 23 morning approved a resolution on the organizational structure of the Government for the 2021-2026 tenure, which is comprised of 18 ministries and four ministerial-level agencies.
Experts say national economy needs to be resilient to shocks
VOV.VN - Vietnam should adapt and stay resilient to economic shocks, as opposed to neglecting them, according to economic experts speaking during a recent workshop on forecasts for the national economy in the second half of the year.
Two updated scenarios put forward for Vietnamese economy until year’s end
VOV.VN - The Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) has revised two scenarios for the Vietnamese economy by the end of the year, with the GDP rate forecast to expand by 5.9% and 6.2%, respectively.