As Vietnamese enterprises are facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online trading is considered a "tool" to help them turn the situation around, and at the same time opening up many opportunities for businesses to join the global supply chain.

The programme to assist businesses in digital transformation for the 2021-2025 period of the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the USAID-funded Linkages for Small and Medium Enterprises (LinkSME) project have announced a support package to help enterprises promote digital transformation.

Though exports remain strong, several sectors face difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic and require support from the Government if they are to sustain the growth, experts said.

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.

Politburo member, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh attended the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2021 which is being held in Russia in both in-person and online forms.

VOV.VN - Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) has successfully exported 50 semi-trailers to the United States during the opening days of May, THAOCO has reported.

Stable supporting industries and restructuring of chains for industrial production are crucial to improving the country’s manufacturing sector, according to Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Italian news agency AgenziaStampaItalia ran an article on April 5 saying that Vietnam’s newly-elected leaders will drive the country forward in its rebooting efforts.

VOV.VN - News publication Counterpoint Technology Market Research of Hong Kong (China) has run an article which highlights the rise of Vietnam’s position within global supply chains due to favourable conditions.

VOV.VN - The local textile and garment sector is anticipated to bounce back during the third quarter of 2022, according to Le Tien Truong, chairman of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex).