TRUMP MAY MEAN CHALLENGES FOR VIETNAM BUT FDI REMAINS STRONG
Vietnam may face challenges from increased trade scrutiny and protectionist policies under Trump’s administration, but the country’s strategic position, resilient foreign investment flows, and role in supply chain diversification offer significant opportunities for continued economic growth. The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency signals a renewed focus on trade imbalances that could impact Vietnam’s booming trade relationship with the US. Last year, Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of nearly $100 billion with the US, making it America’s third-largest … Continue reading TRUMP MAY MEAN CHALLENGES FOR VIETNAM BUT FDI REMAINS STRONG
YEAR-END CREDIT GROWTH DRIVEN BY INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
The stock, banking, and investment markets are awaiting the release of third-quarter financial reports, with corporate lending banks expected to show strong growth in Q4, while consumer lending banks may continue to face hurdles. Year-end credit growth driven by industrial sector, Source: freepik.com Some key findings from the fourth-quarter 2024 business trend survey of credit institutions (CIs), released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) last week, indicate that overall business conditions and pre-tax profits in the banking system improved … Continue reading YEAR-END CREDIT GROWTH DRIVEN BY INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
VIETNAM MAY BE ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING EMERGING MARKETS BY 2035
Vietnam could rank among the fastest-growing emerging markets by 2035, due to the country’s consistent policies and emphasis on maximising its trade potential, according to a study released by S&P Global on October 16. Vietnam may be one of the fastest-growing emerging markets by 2035. Photo: Le Toan The S&P Global Look Forward Journal, titled “Emerging Markets: A Decisive Decade”, which considers the opportunities and challenges the next decade will bring for emerging markets’ economic growth in terms of energy transition, … Continue reading VIETNAM MAY BE ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING EMERGING MARKETS BY 2035
TRUMP MAY MEAN CHALLENGES FOR VIETNAM BUT FDI REMAINS STRONG
Vietnam may face challenges from increased trade scrutiny and protectionist policies under Trump’s administration, but the country’s strategic position, resilient foreign investment flows, and role in supply chain diversification offer significant opportunities for continued economic growth. The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency signals a renewed focus on trade imbalances that could impact Vietnam’s booming trade relationship with the US. Last year, Vietnam enjoyed a trade surplus of nearly $100 billion with the US, making it America’s third-largest … Continue reading TRUMP MAY MEAN CHALLENGES FOR VIETNAM BUT FDI REMAINS STRONG
YEAR-END CREDIT GROWTH DRIVEN BY INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
The stock, banking, and investment markets are awaiting the release of third-quarter financial reports, with corporate lending banks expected to show strong growth in Q4, while consumer lending banks may continue to face hurdles. Year-end credit growth driven by industrial sector, Source: freepik.com Some key findings from the fourth-quarter 2024 business trend survey of credit institutions (CIs), released by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) last week, indicate that overall business conditions and pre-tax profits in the banking system improved … Continue reading YEAR-END CREDIT GROWTH DRIVEN BY INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
VIETNAM MAY BE ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING EMERGING MARKETS BY 2035
Vietnam could rank among the fastest-growing emerging markets by 2035, due to the country’s consistent policies and emphasis on maximising its trade potential, according to a study released by S&P Global on October 16. Vietnam may be one of the fastest-growing emerging markets by 2035. Photo: Le Toan The S&P Global Look Forward Journal, titled “Emerging Markets: A Decisive Decade”, which considers the opportunities and challenges the next decade will bring for emerging markets’ economic growth in terms of energy transition, … Continue reading VIETNAM MAY BE ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING EMERGING MARKETS BY 2035
Q3 FDI RESULTS IMPROVE ON EXPECTATIONS
Foreign investment is accelerating into the country, and expected to reach about $40 billion for the whole year. Vietnam is ramping up investment attraction in high-tech areas, such as microchip production and AI, photo Le Toan According to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, (MPI) in the first nine months, total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) reached more than $24.78 billion, an on-year increase of 11.6 per cent. In September alone, the inflow was more … Continue reading Q3 FDI RESULTS IMPROVE ON EXPECTATIONS
VIETNAM REPORTS $20.5 BILLION IN FDI IN FIRST EIGHT MONTHS
More than $20.52 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) has been reported in Vietnam up to the end of August, an on-year increase of 7 per cent, according to the Foreign Investment Agency. In the first eight months of 2024, a total of 2,247 new projects were granted investment registration certificates, with registered capital of over $12 billion, up 8.5 per cent in the number of projects and up 27 per cent on-year in terms of capital. The adjusted capital … Continue reading VIETNAM REPORTS $20.5 BILLION IN FDI IN FIRST EIGHT MONTHS
MANUFACTURING GROWTH REMAINS ELEVATED IN AUGUST
Vietnamese manufacturers registered further expansions in production output and new orders midway through the third quarter. The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) posted 52.4 points in August, down from 54.7 points in July but still signalling a solid monthly improvement in business conditions midway through the third quarter. Operating conditions have now strengthened in each of the past five months. The improvement in the health of the manufacturing sector reflected further rapid increases in output and new orders, with … Continue reading MANUFACTURING GROWTH REMAINS ELEVATED IN AUGUST
LONG THANH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S ROAD TO SUCCESS PAVED WITH OBSTACLES
Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province is expected to give southeast Vietnam an economic boost when it opens in 2026, but this opportunity will arrive with multiple challenges. According to Secretary of Dong Nai Party Committee Nguyen Hong Linh, there are five challenges the province will face. These include sourcing qualified workers, completing transport infrastructure and airport urban infrastructure, developing products and services for flight operations, environmental issues and economic security, and tackling high-tech crime. Roads connecting the airport … Continue reading LONG THANH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S ROAD TO SUCCESS PAVED WITH OBSTACLES
SOUTHEAST REGION MAY GAIN SPECIALISED FDI POLICIES
The southeast of the country could be offered specific mechanisms to create a solid foundation for high-quality foreign investment influx. Southeast region may gain specialised FDI policies, Photo: VNA The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is collecting opinions of ministries and localities in the southeast region for the draft plan to implement the region’s master plan towards 2030 and beyond. The MPI is also completing a drafting report which proposes specific policies for socioeconomic regions, which will then be … Continue reading SOUTHEAST REGION MAY GAIN SPECIALISED FDI POLICIES
BARRIERS MUST BE REMOVED FOR VITAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
The government has demanded site clearance for national transport projects to be accelerated, in order to boost public investment disbursement. Barriers must be removed for vital transport infrastructure Last week, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued an official telegram calling for “the highest sense of responsibility and the full engagement of the entire political system” to accelerate site clearance for national key transport projects. “This is a complex stage as it is closely linked to the production, business, and livelihood … Continue reading BARRIERS MUST BE REMOVED FOR VITAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
