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Deputy PM requires efforts to maintain exchange rate, boost economic growth
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on August 1 emphasised the importance of effectively managing monetary policy, maintaining macroeconomic stability, curbing inflation, stabilising the exchange rate, and promoting economic growth.
Foreign exchange rate to be affected by US reciprocal tariffs in short term
The reciprocal tariff rate announced by the US for Vietnam and other countries on August 1 will be a major factor affecting the USD/VND exchange rate in the short term, but the rate will likely cool down by the end of this year, experts forecast.
Vietnam’s credit conditions to remain stable in H2
Vietnam’s credit conditions will remain stable in the second half of 2025, supported by proactive fiscal measures and ongoing institutional reforms, according to analysts of the Vietnam Investors Service (VIS) Rating, an affiliate of Moody’s.
Inflation pressure in H2 driven by exchange rates and credit, expert warns
Despite the average inflation rate for 2025 being forecasted at around 3.4%, it is crucial to closely monitor inflationary pressures stemming from exchange rates and credit growth to draw up effective inflation control policies, said Nguyen Duc Do, deputy director of the Institute of Economics and Finance.
Credit growth hits two-year high, nearing 10% in first half of 2025
VOV.VN - Total credit to the national economy rose by nearly 10 % in the first half of 2025 to over VND17.2 quadrillion, marking the fastest growth rate since 2023.
Dollar appreciates in domestic market due to surge in foreign debt repayment
The increase in the USD/VND exchange rate in Vietnam is in contrast to the continuous cooling of the greenback in the international market due to a surge in domestic dollar demands for foreign debt repayment.
Population aging in Vietnam: threat or opportunity?
VOV.VN - Vietnam is entering one of the world’s fastest aging phases, straining its welfare, health care, and economy. Yet, experts believe proper planning can turn this challenge into an opportunity for sustainable social reform.
Consumer price index in HCM City keeps rising at above 4% in five months
VOV.VN - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Ho Chi Minh City in May increased by 0.35% compared to the previous month and by 4.5% from a year ago, the Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office unveiled on June 3.
Measures needed to adapt to US tariffs: Experts
Economists underlined the need for Vietnamese Government and businesses to apply measures to adapt to the new tariff policy of the US to maintain growth during a meeting held by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade on April 8.
Room remains for Vietnam-US tariff talks to secure win-win benefits: official
In the wake of the US' fresh announcement of a 46% tariff on Vietnamese exports, Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Department of Foreign Market Development Ta Hoang Linh remains optimistic about the potential for negotiations to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.
