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An anchor needed to psych up businesses

It is high time to create a sense of security for the business community for long-term investment, avoiding short-term speculation. Sweet fruits  With a GDP growth rate of 5.05%, Vietnam was among the world’s fastest-growing economies in 2023. Achieving this growth rate at a time full of uncertainties is not easy, especially as our economy has greater exposure, demonstrating the continued improvement in internal strength, resilience, and diversification. What is truly significant is that we still maintain the macroeconomic stability, with inflation being kept under control at a low level to prevent erosion of people’s incomes and livelihoods. The country’s gross national income (GNI) per capita in 2023 reached an estimated US$4,300. Vietnam has a real chance of becoming an upper-middle-income country in 2024, as per the World Bank’s classification. The development has become more deep-rooted, with expanded driving forces and improved growth quality. The role of science, technology, and innovation has been elevated. The country’s Global Innovation Index (GII) has risen two places from 2022, ranking 46th out of 132 economies, leading the group of nations with lower-middle-income levels. Alongside economic development, social and environmental issues have also been properly addressed. The poverty rate is estimated to decrease to […]
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Revamping net zero emission roadmap

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Opportunities in uncertain times

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Retailers grappling with price competition

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Navigating global markets

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Functional food market chaos

The functional food market is developing well thanks to increasing demand of consumers. However, loopholes in management have paved the way for poor quality...

Surprises and expectations

After the unexpected credit growth in the final month of 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) allocated all credit growth quotas for 2024...

Which sectors will thrive in 2024?

As Vietnam's stock market gears up for a promising year in 2024, underpinned by strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals and expansionary fiscal and monetary policies, investors...

Basel is not the solution

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Putting blood pressure under control

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