Vietnam’s GDP is projected to grow 5.8% this year, sharing the second position with Cambodia in the region, only after the Philippines, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Trade ties between Vietnam and Uruguay have still not been commensurate with the potential of the two countries, delegates heard at the third meeting of the Vietnam - Uruguay Joint Committee for Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation held online recently in Hanoi and Montevideo.

VOV.VN - Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell on April 16 began his visit to Vietnam and the Philippines to demonstrate the commitment of the Government of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to strengthening and diversifying Australia’s economic ties in the region.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Business Associations has proposed authorities to resolve difficulties faced by businesses suffering from a sharp drop in export orders.

VOV.VN - Despite growth rates slowing down, the nation is still growing at a high rate, projected to be at 5.8% this year before reaching 6.9% in 2024, according to Daniel Leigh, head of the World Economic Studies division in the IMF's Research Department which produces the World Economic Outlook.

A French expert has suggested some measures for strengthening economic links between Vietnam and France during a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations (April 12) and 10 years of strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the State steering committee for key national transport projects to regularly review and inspect plans in order to finalize the heavy workload until 2026.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 11 suggested the Ministry of Health (MoH) assign capable medical facilities to build medicine centres in six socio-economic regions nationwide, which will serve others when needed.

The Ministry of Finance has recently put forward a proposal to the government to bring down value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to 8% for a number of goods and services to boost the economy.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has directed relevant ministries, agencies and localities to resolve difficulties in terms of administrative procedures, capital accessibility, business conditions, debts, taxes and fees to facilitate business production.