A project debuted on May 5 to support Vietnamese agencies in producing and utilising quality population data for the formulation and implementation of socio-economic development policies, strategies, and programmes.

There are promising signs for Vietnam and its economic recovery this year, Caitlin Wiesen, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representative in Vietnam has said.

VOV.VN - The German newspaper Finanzmarktwelt (Financial Market World) has recently published an article highlighting the nation’s move to fully open up activities following the COVID-19 pandemic, with all industries showing signs of recovery.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Fisheries Society on May 4 voiced its strong opposition to China’s unilateral fishing ban in the East Sea, known internationally as South China Sea.

About 80-90% of fixed-route transport firms have adjusted their fares up by 10-15% to offset mounting fuel costs, according to a Ministry of Transport (MoT) report submitted to the Prime Minister, assessing the impact of higher fuel prices.

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter of this year reached nearly US$1.8 billion, according to the State Bank of Vietnam’s branch in the city.

VOV.VN - Both Vietnam and Monaco boast huge potential for stronger cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador to France and Monaco Dinh Toan Thang told Prince Albert II during his credentials presentation on May 3.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as an attractive destination for local and international investors in e-payment, e-commerce and online gaming services even during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Investment and Planning.

VOV.VN - Despite Vietnam enduring a brief setback in 2021 due to the highly-infectious Delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic, its economy has begun to recover since the end of last year, with exports recording an outstanding performance, Hong Kong (China)-based news outlet HK01 reported.

Vietnam is anticipated to enjoy the highest trade and income gains among members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), according to a latest World Bank report.