VOV.VN - National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue encouraged New Zealand businesses to increase investment and expand operations in Vietnam for a win-win partnership, while addressing a Vietnam – New Zealand economic cooperation forum on December 5.

VOV.VN - Recent volatility occurring in the global economy has dealt a heavy blow to Vietnamese businesses, especially those operating in the wood, textile and footwear manufacturing industries, forcing them to lay off tens of thousands of employees.

Vietnam’s economic growth is forecast to reach 8% this year before falling to 6.5% in 2023. The strong growth has created a positive “platform” for investment and business activities, especially mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi has set a target of recording its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of at least 7% in 2023.

The 11-month state budget revenue is estimated at nearly VND1.64 quadrillion (US$67 billion), equivalent to 116.1% of the target and up 17.4% from a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on December 1.

VOV.VN - Australia always regards Vietnam as a friend and close partner in ASEAN and the region, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said during a meeting with National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on December 1.

Up to 68.4% of logistics companies in Vietnam saw increases in their revenues in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of last year, a study released by Vietnam Report JSC showed.

VOV.VN - University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) will launch a series of scientific and artistic activities as part of the “Ready for Next 2022” programme, which is expected to take place from December 4 to 11.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia will increase economic-trade-investment cooperation to fully tap into their potential and to realise their enhanced economic engagement strategy.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous and larget economic centre in Vietnam, aims to achieve Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth of 7.5 – 8% in 2023 – a target which is equivalent to the figure recorded in previous years but lower than 2022’s gains.