According to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST), together with Singapore and Indonesia, Vietnam has affirmed its position as part of the ‘golden startup triangle’ in Southeast Asia. Vietnam now ranks 54th in the global innovative startup ecosystem, a five-grade promotion compared with 2021, with four technology unicorns (unicorn is a startup with value […]
Read MoreIn January-September 2022, investment in technology in Vietnam decreased slightly compared with 2021, which was in line with the trend in the global venture capital market. Reports showed that total investment decreased by 17.9 percent to $494.208 million from $602.25 million in 2021. The number of investment deals during that time was 94, a 13 […]
Read MoreBusiness associations have written to the Government and the Ministry of Finance proposing extending the VAT cut of two percentage points and the environmental protection tax cut for fuel till the end of 2023. From January 1, 2023, many supporting policies for households and businesses will no longer be valid, including the VAT reduction and […]
Read MoreThe country is listed among outperformers in Asia thanks to lingering re-opening tailwinds. A robust economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic helped Vietnam’s GDP growth hit an estimated 8.02% yearly, the highest during the 2011-2022 period. The data was released by the General Statistics Office (GSO) today [December 29], according to which the country’s GDP […]
Read MoreHANOI: Vietnam’s economy grew at the fastest pace in Asia this year, signalling momentum just before risks from a global slowdown began to materialise. Gross domestic product rose 8.02% in the year to December, according to official data reported on Thursday. That was faster than the government’s initial target of 6%-6.5% growth and was aided by […]
Read MoreHSBC has raised Vietnam’s growth forecast from 7.6% to 8.1% this year but revised down the forecast for next year from 6% to 5.8%. According to the lender, the growth of this year still benefits from the advantages in Vietnam’s post-pandemic reopening, but challenges will have heavier impacts on the country next year, especially when […]
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