“The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) may find it difficult to reduce the policy interest rate in 2024 as it must consider many factors related to economic growth and inflation, experts believe. SBV Deputy Governor Đào Minh Tú has said the SBV has so far left open any policy interest rate decision. It hasn’t so […]

“The growth rate in 2024 places Việt Nam among the top-growing economies in the East Asia-Pacific region, according to the World Bank’s Chief Economist for Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, Andrea Coppola. This is really good news, coming right at the beginning of the new year 2025, boosting a positive sentiment amongst investors, businesses and […]

“Over 1.5 million delegates attended the national conference on Sunday, talking about the huge shift in thinking to push ahead and create momentum for two key resolutions. They discussed how to disseminate and implement the two Politburo’s Resolutions No. 66 & No.68 on renewing the work of law-making and law enforcement to meet the demands […]

“A coordinated push on four key Politburo resolutions will drive fresh momentum and strong breakthroughs across Việt Nam, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm said, highlighting the documents’ focus on international integration, national energy security, education and training, and public health. Speaking at a national conference in Hà Nội on Tuesday to promote the implementation of […]

The 7th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) continued with a focus on the revised Trade Union Law on Tuesday, with the majority of deputies agreeing on the need to enhance the role of grassroots unions and maintain the two per cent funding level. Deputy Nguyễn Phi Thường from Hà Nội stressed that grassroots […]

“The Government recently issued a new decree to overhaul the regulatory framework governing foreign investment in the education sector. A key highlight of the decree, is the simplification of 14 administrative forms, the introduction of online submissions and the enhancement of data sharing among government agencies. The decree (Decree No.124) also offers investors more flexibility […]

“Also at the event, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng said there are unprecedented opportunities created by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which may serve as a foundation for businesses to expand globally and address international challenges. In addition, Việt Nam’s transformation remains a long-term strategic objective in strengthening national competitiveness and enhancing the […]

“Macron’s official visit to Việt Nam from May 25-27 is the first by a French President in the last decade and the first since the two countries upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2024. With France being the first European Union (EU) country to establish such a partnership with Việt Nam, […]

“The Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress sets out key socio-economic development targets for the 2021–25 period, including an average annual GDP growth rate of around 6.5–7 per cent, the contribution of TFP to growth reaching around 45 per cent and an average annual increase in labour productivity of more than 6.5 per cent. […]