Vietnam eyes 6.5% of GDP growth in 2021
The Vietnamese government recently issued a resolution which includes a GDP growth target 6.5 percent with GDP per capita of about 3,700 USD this year.
Vietnam consumer prices forecast to stay below 4% in 2021
The economy will continue to face uncertainties in 2021, which requires a cautious and flexible approach in price management.
Work begins on Long Thanh Airport
Construction began Tuesday of the Long Thanh International Airport that is to meet surging travel demand and ease pressure on overloaded airports.
Vietnam Gov’t announces measures to boost economic growth in 2021
Government agencies continue to tighten procedures of issuing new legal documents related to business conditions, administrative procedures and specialized inspection to create a favorable and transparent business environment.
National Strategy on Fourth Industrial Revolution issued
The Prime Minister has issued the National Strategy on the Fourth Industrial Revolution by 2030 to fulfil goals set in the Politburo’s Resolution 52-NQ/TW that outlines policies guiding Vietnam’s active involvement in the revolution.
Ministry proposes suspension of inbound flights to prevent new COVID-19 variant
Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long has submitted a report to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, proposing that inbound flights should be suspended or limited from countries and territories where new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are found.
Work starts on Long Thanh international airport
Construction of the first detail of Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai starts on January 5.
Exploring street food paradise at Sai Gon flower market
Ho Thi Ky flower market, one of the most famous flower markets in Ho Chi Minh City, will not fail to entertain you with beautiful flowers and street food paradise with over 100 stalls.
Ninh Binh strives to host 7 million visitors in 2021
Ninh Binh province, a tourist destination in the north, is launching several measures to achieve its goal of welcoming 7 million arrivals this year, during which it hosts the National Tourism Year.
Vietnam starts construction of My Thuan – Can Tho expressway
With an investment capital of VND4.86 trillion (US$211 million) and six lanes, the 23-kilometer expressway will be completed within two years, allowing vehicles to run up to 100 kilometers per hours.
Vietnam to buy 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from UK
Vietnam's Health Ministry is in talks with British COVID-19 vaccine developers AstraZeneca and Oxford University to buy 30 million doses for 15 million people this year.
Fitch Solutions revises up Vietnam GDP growth forecast to 8.6% in 2021
Vietnam’s strong growth momentum in manufacturing is expected to continue in 2021, supported by growing external demand from trade deals such as the EVFTA, UKVFTA, and RCEP.