Vietnam’s GDP is expected to expand by about 4.8% in 2021, and the economy could converge toward the pre-pandemic GDP growth rate of 6.5% to 7% from 2022 onward, the World Bank has forecast.

The World Bank has suggested the Vietnamese Government early devise back-up plans in case the COVID-19 pandemic could last one or two more years, and conduct vaccination in parallel with testing to control the pandemic and mitigate its economic loss.

Digital economy, including digital finance and digital banking, will be an effective solution to recover the economy of the world and Vietnam in particular, heard a seminar held by the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee on September 28.

VOV.VN - For the first time in several months the daily caseload of COVID-19 in Vietnam has fallen to a record low of less than 5,000 on September 28.

VOV.VN - Thu Duc City and Distrcit 7, along with Cu Chi, Can Gio, Nha Be, Go Vap, and Phu Nhuan districts in Ho Chi Minh City announced they have contained the SARS-CoV-2 virus, meeting criteria for pandemic control by the Ministry of Health.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has recommended six groups of solutions to help solve difficulties for enterprises during a recent meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and representatives of the business circle and localities.

VOV.VN - Despite the negative impact caused by the prolonged COVID-19 outbreak, Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign investors over the long run, Choi Joo-ho, CEO of Samsung Vietnam, told local media outlets on September 27.

VOV.VN - Thailand creates favourable conditions for AstraZeneca’s production line in Thailand to produce and deliver vaccines to countries, including Vietnam, under its signed contract, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has said.

Recent announcements made by foreign investors on additional investment to expand production in Vietnam reflect their trust in Vietnam’s prospects for economic recovery, reported the Dau tu (Investment Review) newspaper.

VOV.VN - Slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate, along with travel restrictions, inadequate economic response policies, and limited social support schemes, have significantly affected the national economy, said Jacques Morisset, chief economist of the World Bank (WB) in Vietnam.