New-generation FTAs to bring opportunities but also risks and challenges, says Minister Joining new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs) ​​will help Việt Nam diversify its economic and trade relations, especially expanding import and export markets, avoiding excessive dependence on a specific region and helping the economy cope better with external fluctuations.

Việt Nam confirms 9th coronavirus case, Hong Kong reports first death from infection1

One more patient has tested positive for coronavirus in Việt Nam, while in Hong Kong, a 39-year-old man infected with novel coronavirus died on Tuesday.

Việt Nam declares war on petty corruption

Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tiến Dũng talks to Vietnam News agency about the National Public Portal Service that aims to tackle petty corruption

HCM City to foster ICT development HCM City will continue to promote the development of information and communications technology to develop into an innovative smart city and improve living conditions, authorities have said.

Outside Looking In - UK investment set to power up Việt Nam’s renewables programme

Brian Spence explains how his old and new homelands are increasingly converging in the investment sphere, particularly in renewable energy.

Reforms to be growth driver in 2020 Institutional reforms will continue to be the major growth driver in 2020 and beyond, while a focus would be placed on removing barriers and connecting firms to establish value chains, Chairman of the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vũ Tiến Lộc said.

PM Phúc has working session with economic advisory group Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc put emphasis on the need for long-term solution to create new drivers of growth and economic impetus to help the country escape the middle-income trap, especially as ageing population has already been underway.

PM Phúc has working session with economic advisory group Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Monday had a working session with his economic advisory group in Hà Nội.

China GDP grew 6.1% in 2019, slowest in three decades China's economy weakened to its slowest pace in three decades in 2019 as weaker domestic demand and trade tensions with the United States took their toll, official data showed on Friday.

Technology and innovation identified as strategic direction for VN’s economy Science and technology, innovation and people's aspirations have been selected as “breakthrough strategies” to ensure the growth of Việt Nam by the country's socio-economic committee.