Vietnam’s central bank is expected to pursue a stronger dong, especially as this might weigh on the recovery of the country’s export-oriented manufacturing sector over the coming months.
Vietnam is one of only four Fitch-rated sovereigns in the Asia Pacific that Fitch Ratings expected to post positive economic growth in 2020.
Experts have pointed out a number of hindrances to SOE privatization, including weak corporate governance, valuation methods and restricted foreign ownership.
The low-altitude economy is not a distant vision but a reality already taking shape, bringing a rare opportunity for Hanoi to lead the next phase of urban technological transformation.
30 Jan, 05:36 PM
Vietnam has reaffirmed its willingness to facilitate greater access for US goods and companies as Hanoi and Washington prepare to hold the sixth round of negotiations on reciprocal tariffs.
30 Jan, 05:15 PM
Vietnam is expanding cashless public services as Viettel Money joins the National Public Service Portal, helping streamline administrative processing for both citizens and government agencies nationwide.
30 Jan, 04:15 PM
Rapid urbanization and app-based lifestyles are reshaping how Vietnamese consumers order meals, with food delivery platforms expanding quickly in 2025 amid rising competition, service innovation and growing reliance on digital channels for everyday dining across major cities.
29 Jan, 04:44 PM
Currently ranked 95th out of 120 cities in the Global Financial Centres Index, Ho Chi Minh City aims to reach the top 75 by 2035 and the top 50 by 2045.
29 Jan, 04:02 PM
FPT has announced the establishment of an advanced semiconductor testing and packaging plant in the northern province of Bac Ninh, expected to begin operations this year, marking a significant step toward completing Vietnam’s semiconductor value chain.
29 Jan, 09:23 AM
As Vietnam’s income levels rise, consumer demand has gradually shifted toward higher-quality and more diverse food products.
28 Jan, 02:23 PM
Vietnam is accelerating financial market reforms as the government pushes forward plans for a national gold exchange platform and experiments with digital asset trading, aiming to improve transparency, stabilize markets and strengthen macroeconomic management.
28 Jan, 08:39 AM