Bright outlook for energy sector
The recently approved national power development plan VIII, covering the period 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, has brought positive news to the energy industry and caught the attention of stock investors. Promoting the use of renewable and gas-fired energy while reducing coal-fired power is a
Reflections on pandemic
Many deputies expressed their views on the pandemic, highlighting both the unity and compassion shown by the population and the opportunistic behavior of some officials. They also addressed the existing legal loopholes and the need for short-term and long-term actions. The comprehensive report on
An inevitable economic trend
Green and sustainable growth is an inevitable economic trend that localities need to follow. To restrict investment projects that can threaten the environment at the start, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has recently announced the Provincial Green Index (PGI) and considered it
Economic outlook – gloomy or not?
While many enterprises have in a recent survey held a negative viewpoint on the economy in the rest of 2023, official data paint another picture. The Board for Private Economic Development Research in a recent report stated that around 82% of nearly 10,000 enterprises being surveyed are downbeat
Effective treatment for work zombies
Employees working perfunctorily, without making an effort to get out of their comfort zone, is a prevalent issue in human resource management. However, while the global average rate is only 8%, this figure is three or four times higher in Vietnamese businesses. Low job performance can have costly
Zombie work phenomenon
Having no objectives for their jobs or future orientation, working with moderate effort, establishing no connections with colleagues and managers, making no progress, and being unwilling to learn new things are among the signs of the “zombie” phenomenon. This phenomenon is becoming increasingly
The efficiency of the policy rate cuts
The recent moves by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to cut policy interest rates are expected to give a much-needed boost to the economy and enterprises. However, some are of the view that these moves have limited impact under the current circumstances. Drastic interest rate cuts Less than two
Yet to hit bottom
There is still a long way to go before the Vietnamese economy can expect a significant rebound, according to HSBC experts. While the economy showed some weaknesses, Vietnam’s services sector emerged as a bright spot, partially offsetting the overall situation. Retail sales in May increased by
Woes persist despite interest rate cut
Contrary to expectations, the stock market has remained lackluster since the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) lowered key interest rates in late May. U.S. debt factor The SBV announced its decision to cut policy interest rates again on May 23, marking the third rate reduction since mid-March. But that
Bank loans in low demand
Cash-starved businesses have refrained from accessing bank loans while others have even canceled their loan requests despite reduced interest rates Interest rates still high The food industry is performing better than labor-intensive sectors such as wood, apparel and footwear. Even though food is
Flicking through business situation
The Ministry of Planning and Investment’s 2022 white book on Vietnamese enterprises showed that there were 811,538 businesses in Vietnam as of December 31, 2020, but only 684,260 produced goods and generated revenue during the year. This translated into 16% of Vietnamese enterprises without an
Paving the way for tourism development
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Resolution 82/NQ-CP on May 18, 2023, focusing on critical measures and solutions to enhance service quality and accelerate the recovery and sustainable development of the tourism industry. The Government’s resolution outlined tasks to restructure the tourism