VN's growth and recovery require strong public investment: economists

Financing public investment to generate future growth and to speed up economic recovery post-COVID-19 remained Việt Nam's most important challenge in the near future, said economist and policymakers. 

Việt Nam faces slow economic recovery: VEP The pandemic has hit Việt Nam harder than previously anticipated and recovery will likely be slow.

Port industry to maintain strong growth through 2022 The flow of cargo through Việt Nam's seaports has been forecast to increase in double-digit numbers, by 15 per cent in 2021 and 14 per cent in 2022. 

Exports of goods: an important momentum for growth

Controlling the pandemic appropriately and "opening up" the economy are the most important premise to promote exports and growth. Huge opportunities and potential for exports and growth are already there so it is necessary for companies to exert themselves.

Enterprises in south-east resume production as COVID restrictions ease With the COVID-19 pandemic basically controlled, businesses in the south-eastern region are gradually resuming production.

Optimistic business signals fuel expectations of a stable and rapid recovery

Việt Nam’s economy has recently received many optimistic signals from the business community, which are fuelling expectations of a stable and rapid recovery after a long disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local property market expects strong rebound The country’s real estate market has seen positive signs for recovery following the economic reopening, experts said.

Strength remains, FDI investors will not leave Việt Nam

It’s widely acknowledged that foreign investment has played a very important role in Việt Nam's economic growth since its opening-up of the economy in the late 1980s.

GDP to reach 3.5-4 per cent this year The country’s GDP this year is expected to reach 3.5-4 per cent if the COVID-19 pandemic is well controlled in September and becomes to the new normal from the fourth quarter, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng.

Banks warned of bad debts post pandemic

In the muddling-through stage when the real picture of the banking system is still obscure, the central bank must be vigilant about the rising risks associated with non-performing loans.