Tag: GDP
Firms face labour shortage after social distancing
Many firms are worried about labour shortages after resuming operations after the social distancing period.
HSBC maps out two scenarios for Vietnamese economy until year-end
HSBC has forecast two scenarios for Vietnam’s economy until the end of the year, with both of them focused on the re-opening of the economy, albeit in a cautious and systematic way.
Vietnam likely to lower GDP growth to 3.5 - 4% this year
VOV.VN - Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung says his Ministry is considering revising Vietnam’s economic growth rate target to between 3.5% and 4%, as opposed to the 6.5% originally expected, due to the negative impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam holds upbeat growth potential despite COVID-19: VEIL
Vietnam’s first half growth demonstrates the underlying strength of the economy, which will provide a platform for the country's growth once its new COVID-19 outbreaks are contained, said Stanley Chou, Chair of the Vietnam Enterprise Investments Limited (VEIL).
Vietnam, Australia boost fintech cooperation opportunities
The Asialink Business Centre under Australia’s University of Melbourne has announced to commence a new capability development programme, aimed at building awareness and positioning Australian business to engage in Vietnam’s fintech sector.
COVID-19 must be contained at all costs, says PM
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reiterated the Government’s resolve to contain the latest COVID-19 outbreak by any means necessary, including vaccinations, at a ceremony held on September 1 in Hanoi to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day.
Vietnam advised to speed up digital transformation for socio-economic development
Vietnam will need to do more if it wants to become a digital powerhouse as envisioned in the socio-economic development strategy adopted by the Party in February 2021, said a report of the World Bank.
COVID-19 could not stop Vietnam's economy: The Economist
Integration with global manufacturing has helped keep Vietnam’s economy humming during the pandemic, according to an article published on news site The Economist on August 30.
Vietnamese GDP growth to slow down during remainder of year
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s GDP growth rate is unlikely to achieve the target of between 6% and 6.3% set for this year due to the impact of the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections across the country, according to industry insiders.
Measures suggested for Vietnam’s economy to navigate pandemic
An official of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has suggested ways for the Vietnamese economy to keep moving forwards amid considerable challenges caused by the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections.
