VOV.VN - The Ministry of Planning and Investment has unveiled two new scenarios for the Vietnamese economy this year thanks to positive signs recorded in the first quarter.

After declining in the first two months of this year, credit of the banking industry in March increased by 0.26% compared to the end of 2023 to about VND13.6 quadrillion, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) reported.

Ho Chi Minh City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) was estimated at over VND406.34 trillion (US$16.34 billion) in the first quarter, a year-on-year increase of 6.54%, the highest growth recorded for Q1 since 2020, heard a meeting of the municipal People’s Committee on April 2.

VOV.VN - The edc.ca newswire of Export Development Canada (EDC) recently published an article of Vietnam, describing it as a new Asian hub boasting rapid macro-economic growth with plenty of opportunities.

The Government's drastic directions in financial and monetary management, and growth support in the first quarter of 2024 are a foundation helping Vietnam's economy overcome difficulties and achieve impressive growth amidst a variety of challenges of the world economy, according to economists.

VOV.VN - Despite the international situation continuing to face unpredictable fluctuations and difficulties in terms of imports and exports in the first quarter of this year, Ho Chi Minh City’s economy has seen positive development, with an average GRDP higher than the entire country, businesses having new orders, and tourism growth being recorded.

Marine aquaculture plays a crucial role in reducing pressure on natural exploitation, increasing oceanic value, biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said on April 1.

VOV.VN - About 200 delegates will attend the ASEAN Future Forum 2024 that is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on April 22, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a press briefing in Hanoi on April 1.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been advised to further perfect its institutions and policy formulation in order to attract more foreign businesses from its upcoming fourth investment wave.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.66% in the first quarter of this year, marking the highest growth rate compared to the same period from 2020 to 2023, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).