Tag: Economic
Night-time economy plan gets the go-ahead
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a night-time economy development scheme, permitting services to operate overnight until 6am of the following day.
Malaysian paper hails Vietnamese contribution to ASEAN
VOV.VN - Media outlet New Straits Times of Malaysia recently published an article praising Vietnam in its role as ASEAN Chair for 2020 for its ability to manage and formulate a comprehensive regional economic recovery plan.
Vietnam can emerge as perfect example for post-COVID economic growth: expert
VOV.VN - News outlet moderndiplomacy.eu has recently published an article outlining the nation’s economic momentum as it moves past the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), describing the country as a perfect example for the global south.
Vietnam encouraged to make the most of FTAs
VOV.VN - In the new phase of international economic integration, Vietnam has been advised to make full use of free trade agreements (FTAs) such as CPTPP, EVFTA and those between ASEAN and its partners, for national development.
Lao Cai to build border market and trade promotion centre
The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai plans to build Kim Thanh border market and a trade centre to attract investment.
NA approves nearly US6bn in funding to aid development of ethnic minority groups
The National Assembly has approved over VND137.6 trillion (US$5.97 billion) in funding for the implementation of the first phase of the national target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas from 2021-2030.
Oxford Economics forecast Vietnam’s GDP to grow 2.3% in 2020
Vietnam’s effective containment of COVID-19 should allow it to make a quicker rebound than most other economies in the region and its GDP growth can be around 2.3% this year, Sian Fenner, an economist from Oxford Economics wrote in a July 14 report.
Prime Minister lauds devotion of youth volunteers
The Party, State, and people will forever bear in mind the great devotion of and sacrifice by generations of youth volunteers, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a July 14 ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Vietnamese Youth Volunteer Force (July 15).
Vietnam, Thailand strive to intensify trade exchange activities
VOV.VN - Thailand’s trade office in Ho Chi Minh City hosted a trade exchange programme on July 14 to seek ways for local businesses to join regional supply chains and seize cooperation opportunities that exist between Vietnam and Thailand.
Vietnam likely to lower yearly economic growth rate to 4.5%
VOV.VN - Having factored in the damaging impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Government has proposed adjusting the country’s annual GDP growth target from its initial figure of 6.8% to 4.5%.
