Private investment expansion is good, but not enough to sustain economic growth

Expansion of private sector investment should go hand in hand with public investment spending to sustain high economic growth in the next decade.

Foreign debts under Government’s control: Deputy PM The Government’s foreign debts have been declining sharply and under the Government’s control, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ said while chairing a meeting with leaders of some ministries, sectors and the National Financial Supervisory Commission in Hà Nội last Friday.

Việt Nam, UK share experience in financial industry

The UK is the second biggest European investor in Việt Nam, after the Netherlands, with 267 foreign direct investment projects worth $3.75 billion.

Việt Nam treasures relations with ADB: Deputy PM Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh said Việt Nam appreciates its relationship with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) – one of the country’s leading providers of capital, technical assistance and consultation.

Government needs to reinforce macro-economic stability The Government should enhance macro-economy stability to strengthen the national economy before risks appear, said members of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council at a meeting yesterday.

Fitch sees positive outlook for Việt Nam

Việt Nam’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) has been upgraded to positive from stable, thanks to its improving track record of economic management, evidenced by high growth with stable inflation.

A broader view on Gov’t guarantees required

Experts recently argued that because public debts are rising, private companies should carry out infrastructure projects without Government guarantees. So are the Government’s sovereign guarantees necessary anymore, when the country still needs capital for infrastructure development?

PM asks ministry to speed up reforms1

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc asked the Ministry of Finance to hasten administrative reforms and improve transparency to create favourable conditions for business development.

Việt Nam vows to be reliable, prestigious member of AIIB

Việt Nam, as one of the founding members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), pledges to be a reliable and prestigious member that contributes to the bank’s effective operation.

What challenges face VN’s economy in H2?

Results from the half of this year show Việt Nam’s economy maintains an impressive growth momentum. However, despite the promising economic prospects this year, the economy still faced many challenges.