vn05
Read More

Vietnam consumer spending rises 2.6% to $220 billion in 2020

The Hanoitimes – Vietnam’s effective containment of Covid-19 is seen as a major factor to boost retail sales during final months of the year. Total retail sales of consumer goods and services in Vietnam reached an estimated VND5,059.8 trillion (US$219.53 billion) in 2020, up 2.6% against last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).  “Such […]

Read More
vn02
Read More

Vietnam remains a great country for old men

Vietnam continues to be a top 10 country for retiring abroad, holding on to its spot in the latest Retirement Index. The nation received a final score of 75.5 in this year’s edition, which was released last week by International Living, an Irish publishing company that focuses on overseas retirement. The score was 0.5 points […]

Read More
vn01
Read More

Vietnam not considering int’l flight resumption

Vietnam is not considering a resumption of international commercial flights with the Covid-19 situation remaining intense globally and vaccine distribution uncertain. The pandemic has been complicated by the appearance of a new coronavirus variant, with no certainty a vaccine would be distributed on a large scale this year, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc […]

Read More
Screen Shot 2020-12-24 at 12.09.55
Read More

Vietnam: Steel consumption recovered strongly in November

The Hanoitimes – Vietnam’s steel production was less affected by the pandemic thanks to support policies from importing countries, including EU members. Steel consumption recovered strongly in November after falling in October, as the demand for house and factory repairs after the stormy period, and the favorable weather for construction activities supported sales in all three […]

Read More