Tag: GDP
Vietnam, ASEAN markets offer huge opportunities for European firms
Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand are the most attractive expansion destinations for European corporates, according to a recent survey conducted by Standard Chartered Bank.
What’s behind the high GDP growth rate?
The high GDP growth rate of 5.64% reported for H1, when a number of large cities and provinces were under social distancing, businesses had to close, and people lost their livelihoods, has puzzled many people.
Disbursement of public investment must be sped up in H2
The disbursement of public investment must be sped up in the second half of this year as an important solution to accelerate economic growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnamese economy predicted to maintain 6.7% growth this year
VOV.VN - United Overseas Bank (UOB) of Singapore has maintained its forecast that the Vietnamese economy will expand by 6.7% over the course of the year 2021.
PM urges localities to persistently pursue dual goals
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 2 asked localities to persistently and resolutely implement the dual goals of preventing the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting socio-economic development.
Ministry announces two growth scenarios for second half
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) has devised two growth scenarios for the second half of 2021, said Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Phuong.
Economic growth target still faces huge challenges
VOV.VN - To meet this year’s GDP growth target of 6.5%, the growth rate during the remaining months of the year must climb to over 7%, posing a great challenge due to a range of complicated developments linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong impact on growth leading locomotives.
Vietnam emphasises cybersecurity as key to international peace and security
VOV.VN - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son gave a speech on June 29 at the high-level Open Dabate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) regarding the need to maintain international peace and security in cyberspace.
Vietnam’s GDP rises 6.61% in QII despite COVID-19
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of this year grew by 6.61% against the same period from last year, despite the impact of the latest COVID-19 outbreak beginning in late April, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Policy support needed to boost business growth: insiders
Without a more effective business support package, the country’s goal of 6.5% in gross domestic product (GDP) growth for this year will be hard to be achieved as the GDP growth in the first six months of 2021 is forecast to reach only 5.8%, according to experts.