VOV.VN - Vietnamese seafood exports to the UK have maintained a high growth rate of 22% during the first two months of the year despite an annual fall of between 18% and 50% in 10 other large markets globally, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has recently granted the first credit growth quotas in 2023 to a number of banks, with a majority of them receiving lower rates than last year.

Vietnam was unable to meet its goal of welcoming five million international tourists in 2022.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City must make every effort in order to ensure the growth rate does not fall much lower than the 8% to 8.5% set target, according to economic experts.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese economy is likely to recover strongly in the second quarter of the year, according Tim Leelahaphan, economist for Thailand and Vietnam at Standard Chartered.

Vietnam will remain an important link in global supply chains and a destination favoured by many businesses, said Tim Leelahaphan, Standard Chartered's economist for Thailand and Vietnam, on February 28.

Vietnam’s central bank net withdrew over VND30 trillion from the market last week as the banking system saw surplus liquidity due to slow credit growth.

Central Retail Corporation (CRC), the largest retailer of Thailand, has announced its biggest investment in Vietnam at 50 billion baht (US$1.45 billion) in the 2023-2027 period to accelerate its market presence in the country.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has expected credit growth to hit 14-15% this year, leaving a possibility that it might adjust the orientation to suit the actual business situation and developments.

VOV.VN - Despite the global tourism sector facing numerous difficulties, the year ahead is anticipated to witness outstanding growth in terms of the number of foreign arrivals to the nation, according to industry insiders.