Officials highlight measures to fulfil growth target for 2023
Representatives of ministries and sectors highlighted measures to achieve the GDP growth target for 2023 at the Government’s regular press briefing on April 3.
Hanoi (VNA) –Representatives of ministries and sectors highlighted measures to achieve the GDPgrowth target for 2023 at the Government’s regular press briefing on April3.
Deputy Minister of Planningand Investment Tran Quoc Phuong said that amid difficulties in the global situation, in orderto achieve a 6.5% GDP expansion this year, it is necessary to maintain macro-economicstability and rein in inflation, while paying great attention to monetary andfiscal policies.
The officialunderlined the need to review the growth drivers of the economy, usingadvantages to offset difficulties.
The country shouldtake its strength in agriculture as the foundation for its development, whiledeveloping services to support production, he said, stressing the need to speedup public investment disbursement and promote the development of the domesticmarket.
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Meanwhile, DeputyMinister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai clarified the price frame forrenewable energy, affirming that it has been carefully calculated basingon data gathered from feasibility study reports and technical designs of 102solar power plants and 109 wind power plants.
After introducing the frame,the Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked Vietnam Electricity (EVN) tourgently coordinate with investors to negotiate and reach agreements on electricityprices to soon put the plants into operation, avoiding wasting resources, hesaid./.
Vietnam's economy will grow by 6.6% this year and at a similar rate in 2024, according to a report released on March 31 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced it would reduce several policy interest rates from April 3, the second cut within one month, the regulator announced on its website March 31 night.
Vietnam's economy will grow by 6.6% this year and at a similar rate in 2024, according to a report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
China’s Laoling city, in coordination with VINEXAD, hosted a series of events in Ho Chi Minh City from August 7-9 to seek trade and economic cooperation with Vietnam.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu led a delegation to Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, and Kratie provinces from August 5-8, aiming to deepen economic ties and support Vietnamese businesses operating in Cambodia’s northeastern region.
Party General Secretary To Lam’s upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) is expected to mark a new milestone in the bilateral relationship, creating fresh momentum for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
In the context of the growing global digital economy, digital transformation and the promotion of e-commerce are key drivers helping Vietnam boost integration, enhance competitiveness, and expand export markets, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency
Tilapia is considered highly competitive in export markets thanks to its affordability, ease of processing, and appeal across both high-end and mass-market segments.
In the first seven months of the year, Phu Tho attracted an impressive 651.7 million USD in foreign direct investment, including 35 newly licensed projects totaling 119 million USD in registered capital and 45 existing projects with an additional capital of 533 million USD.
Under the agreements, VinEnergo will invest in, install, and operate 43 MWp of rooftop solar power capacity and 45 MWh of BESS capacity across the three plants.
Under a draft to amend and supplement the Government's Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations of tax and invoice regulations, the Ministry of Finance has proposed classifying the failure to issue invoices into five different levels. Infraction levels will correspond to fines of 1 million VND to 80 million VND, depending on the nature and number of invoicing violations.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Vietnam’s growing digital ecosystem.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.
A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
An overview of the press briefing. (Photo: VNA) 
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
