Standard Chartered Lowers Vietnam’s 2021 Growth Forecast to 2.7%, Maintains 2022 Forecast at 7%
The economist anticipates the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to keep its policy rate on hold at 4.0% to support credit growth and remain vigilant against inflation risks, which are driven by supply-side factors.
Reforms Could Ensure Higher Growth Rates as Vietnam’s Population Ages
With falling birth rates and a rising life expectancy, Vietnam’s elderly are expected to account for between 10% to just under 20% of its population by 2035.
New U.S.-funded Project to Promote Vietnam's Economic Growth through Technological Transformation
After decades as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam’s industry and services sectors are entering a new phase of growth propelled by the brain power of an expanding young workforce.
HSBC and Temasek Launch Partnership to Catalyse Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Asia
HSBC and Temasek will invest up to a combined US$150 million of equity to fund loans, working alongside the platform’s strategic partners in the initial phase.
Vinpearl Successfully Issued the World’s first Exchangeable Sustainable Bond
As Sole Sustainability Structuring Bank, HSBC supported Vingroup in developing its inaugural Sustainable Finance Framework (the “Framework”), which includes six green and two social project categories across Vingroup's business segments.
The Global Supply of Coffee Constrained by Lockdowns in Vietnam, Fitch Says
Vietnam’s COVID-19 lockdown has constrained the global supply of coffee — and coffee prices could remain “relatively high” through 2022, said Fitch Solutions on an article released by CNBC.
HSBC Vietnam Facilitates International Investment in VNLIFE, Vietnam’s Second Unicorn
In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a hub for startups, closely competing with the likes of Indonesia and Singapore. The country has a dynamic startup environment with many entrepreneurs and companies engaged in the most promising sectors.
Vietnam’s GDP Growth Rate Estimated to be in the Range of 5-5.5% if Vaccine Rollout Races Up, HSBC Says
What no one had predicted was that the Covid virus would continue to mutate and mutate in a way that would make it far more virulent. Along came the Delta variant – a variant that spread so fast that it made it much harder to control.
New Publication Illustrates the Real Cost of Speeding on People and the Environment
Well-established evidence in the note makes a stronger case for lowering speed to be one of the most effective ways to enhance road safety. For example, a one percent increase in speed results in a 3.5 to 4-percent increase in deaths.
Standard Chartered Lowers Vietnam’s 2021 GDP Growth Forecast to 4.7%
According to the Bank, the COVID situation will likely continue to dampen inward investment for the rest of 2021 and may create further tourism uncertainty.
Standard Chartered Vietnam Increases Charter Capital, Reinforcing its Local Commitment
Standard Chartered has been investing significantly in Vietnam over the last few years and growing its business across the country.
HSBC expects 7.6 pct surge in Vietnam GDP
Vietnam will grow at 7.6 percent this year, driven by newly signed free trade deals and rising foreign investment, HSBC has forecast.