Vietnam’s Can Tho given priority but shows low growth: A shame – so what must be done?
In-Depth 15:18 23/04/2025“Can Tho is given priority, yet its growth remains low – that is shameful,” Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said bluntly during a meeting with voters in Can Tho City on the morning of April 21.
IMF slashes global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs
World 10:02 23/04/2025The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year and warned of an increase in global financial stability risks, citing the effect of U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff policies on the world economy.
Serving businesses, devoting to the Vietnamese nation
In-Depth 15:44 17/04/2025The mindset of ‘serving businesses, devoting to the nation’ is not merely a slogan in economic policy, but a demand for a fundamental shift in the thinking behind state governance.
Vietnam Q1 GDP grew 4.48% y/y, up from Q1 2020 growth
Economy 11:34 29/03/2021The expansion of GDP compared with 3.8% growth in the first quarter of 2020 and 4.48% in the fourth quarter
Online shopping sees rapid growth given COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam
Economy 18:13 15/03/2020Online shopping in Vietnam has grown by at least 20 percent over the past few months
Online firms face hardship amidst ecommerce boom in Vietnam
Economy 17:02 26/12/2019Internet-based retailers are posting millions in losses despite the massive growth of Vietnam’s ecommerce sector
ADB forecasts 6.8 percent growth for Vietnam in 2019
Economy 09:48 04/04/2019The Southeast Asian country logged a GDP growth rate of 7.08 percent last year
Vietnam Q1 GDP growth slows; smartphone slowdown weighs on exports
Economy 17:00 29/03/2019Vietnam’s economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter as weakening global demand for smartphones weighed on exports
Vietnam's Q1 GDP growth at 6.79 pct y/y vs 7.45 pct growth in Q1 last year: govt
Economy 10:52 29/03/2019Vietnam targets an economic growth of between 6.6 percent and 6.8 percent this year
Vietnam targets 6.8 percent GDP growth in 2019
Economy 11:35 02/01/2019Transparent policy and sustainable development are also among the government’s goals this year
Vietnam targets 6.6-6.8% GDP growth in 2019
Economy 18:44 23/10/2018The Southeast Asian country will aim to keep the inflation rate at four percent for 2019
Vietnam Prime Minister says first-quarter growth of 7.41 pct likely: website
Economy 09:48 13/03/2018Vietnam’s economy in the first quarter this year is led by robust exports and tourism
