VOV.VN - Vietnam is capable of achieving a higher GDP growth rate than the set target of 6% in 2021, providing it accelerates reforms and draws up proper plans for economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 period, according to economist Nguyen Dinh Cung, former Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management.

The National Centre for Socio-Economic Information and Forecasting (NCIF) has released a forecast on Vietnam’s economic performance in 2021, with GDP growth of 6.72% and an average consumer price index (CPI) of 4.2% under an optimistic scenario.

VOV.VN - With the COVID-19 pandemic causing plenty of difficulties for production and business activities and the added value of the industrial sector in Q1 set to endure a slight fall, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is striving to help the sector achieve a growth rate of 9.45% and export growth of up to 5%.

VOV.VN - The Khaleej Times, a daily English language newspaper published in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has posted an article highlighting Vietnamese achievements in socio-economic development, especially landmarks under the leadership of the ruling Communist Party.

The resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, adopted at the event’s closing session on February 1 morning, targets that Vietnam will become a socialist-oriented developed country by the mid-21st century.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's GDP growth for this year is likely to reach between 7% and 7.5% providing that synchronous solutions, ranging from competent pandemic prevention and control to stable economic recovery and growth stimulation measures, according to both domestic and foreign organizations and experts.

VOV.VN - The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is an “architect” of great achievements in terms of economic development, democracy building, and enhancing the country’s position among the international arena.

VOV.VN - The global competitiveness of Vietnamese industry has risen 16 places in a decade, from 58th in 2009 to 42nd in 2019, becoming the country to enjoy the fastest growth rate throughout ASEAN, according to the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Competitive Industrial Performance Report 2020.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s remarkable success during 2020 can be attributed to the competent decisions made by the Vietnamese Party and Government, alongside promoting the strength of local people.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently approved a legal assistance program for small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the 2021-2025 period.