VOV.VN - The United States Department of Commerce heard testimony on May 8 regarding whether or not to designate Vietnam as a "market economy”, gathering responses from many experts.

Demand for cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand is continuously expanding and new business opportunities will appear when both countries begin to develop new economic sectors such as green economy, circular economy, and renewable energy, according to Le Huu Phuc, Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Thailand.

VOV.VN - Amidst unpredictable changes occurring globally, Vietnamese businesses are seeking to overcome challenges and seize upon opportunities from digital transformation and green transition to move towards sustainable development.

Vietnam has made initial efforts to approach creative industries and services, particularly a policy framework related to creative economy development, according to a new report released by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been the fastest growing digital economy in ASEAN in 2022, 2023 and expected to maintain this position until 2025, with the forecast of smartphones users reaching 67.3 million by 2026, accounting for 96.9% internet users, according to HSBC experts.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese economy is showing mixed signs of recovery, with growth forecast to reach 5.5% in 2024 and gradually rise to 6.0% by 2025, according to the latest World Bank Taking Stock bi-annual economic update released on March 23.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia organised a seminar on April 19 on prospects for Vietnam-Russia digital economic cooperation, attracting over 100 delegates representing ministries, sectors, research institutes, and business associations of the two countries.

VOV.VN - Green manufacturing is an inevitable trend which helps to create competitive advantages for global businesses today, said experts at a business forum on the growing trend of developing the green economy held in Hanoi on April 17.

Vietnam and Australia on April 16 vowed to strengthen climate and energy cooperation to achieve emissions reduction targets and promote sustainability in the region at the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit.

The Vietnam Digital Awards 2024 was launched by the Vietnam Digital Communications Association (VDCA) and VietTimes Magazine in Hanoi on April 16 with a view to fostering the development of the digital government, digital economy and digital society.