VOV.VN - There are positive signs ahead for Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly as several foreign organisations have actively injected their money into local businesses showing a resilient recovery this year.

Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sold nearly 7.2 million products to Amazon customers around the world, average 14 products every minute, from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, according to Amazon Global Selling.

The experiences of nations like Singapore and other developed countries could help Vietnam develop its digital economy and foster the stronger promotion of innovation.

In the latest fund-raising round, financial technology startup MoMo received US$200 million of investment capital, bringing its total value to over US$2 billion.

A business information portal was launched on December 23 with a view to helping address difficulties faced by enterprises, assisting policymaking, and proposing support measures for the development of businesses.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam called on all Vietnamese firms, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to together build a business community for sustainable development while speaking at a forum on December 9.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment together with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) held a workshop entitled ‘Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises in Adapting to the New Normal’ on December 8.

Vietnam is showing signs of socio-economic recovery though the COVID-19 pandemic remains complex, according to Francois Painchaud, Regional Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the country.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stands ready to provide comprehensive assistance for Ho Chi Minh City’s economic recovery in the short term, as well as its economic development in both medium and long terms.

Most of Vietnam’s logistics firms may struggle to operate and sharpen their competitive edge in the new context if they are not quickly to engage in digital transformation.