Andrea Coppola, World Bank Lead Economist for Vietnam speaks to Vietnam News Agency about his recommendations for the country to speed up economic recovery and development in the time to come.

The State budget's revenues from export-import activities hit over VND152.94 trillion (US$6.5 billion) in the first five months of this year, making up 36% of the estimate, down 18% year on year, the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) reported on June 7.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s impressive economic growth over recent years and its great potential are expected to create a wealth of co-operation opportunities for both Vietnam and Turkey moving forward, according to Turkish Ambassador to Vietnam Haldun Tekneci.

Vietnam remains an attractive market for retailers as local consumers remain optimistic about the economic challenges and are driving premium purchases.

Amid the global economic recession, Vietnam’s industrial growth in 2023 may experience a slight decline, but agricultural output is expected to increase modestly, according to experts.

VOV.VN - With a number of key export items recording a double-digit growth rate, Canada has become Vietnam’s fifth most important export market behind the United States, China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's rubber exports in May recorded positive growth, up 25.4% in volume and 22.6% in value compared to April, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranked 16th among the tip 21 richest countries throughout Asia, as compiled by Insider Monkey, a finance website focusing on financial markets, hedge funds, and insider trading.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that ministries, sectors, and localities focus on carrying out tasks and solutions aimed at removing difficulties for production and business activities, while simultaneously promoting three growth drivers, including exports, investment, and consumption.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha stressed the need to incentivise the conversion of fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles and other types of clean energy.