Nguyen Tri Hieu, an economist - PHOTO: NGOC TRAN By the end of last week (January 15, 2021), the stock market in Vietnam was still in growth territory with the benchmark VN-Index ending at 1,194.2 points and the HNX-Index at 225.27. The Saigon Times spoke with economist Nguyen Tri Hieu to get his insight into what is in store for the stock exchanges in Vietnam. Excerpts: … [Read more...] about Economist: VN-Index does not reflect the economy
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13th National Party Congress: impressions and belief
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign diplomats in Vietnam have provided opinions on Vietnam’s achievements during its period of “Doi moi” (renewal), most notably its economic development, containment of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the forward momentum of the country. Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang said he was delighted to see Vietnam’s outstanding development in the 75-year building of socialism, especially the 35 years of renewal, the 30-year implementation of the platform on national construction during the transitional period to socialism, the five-year realisation of the 12th National Party Congress’s Resolution and the implementation of the 2016-2020 socio-economic development plan. Under the sound leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the Vietnamese people have gained great, comprehensive, historic achievements, helping to promote the country’s role and prestige in the international arena, he said. Over the past … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress: impressions and belief
Exhibition on Communist Party of Việt Nam opens in Hà Nội
Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoàng Đạo Cương said the exhibition aims to highlight the CPV’s leadership during the country’s struggle for independence, the Đổi mới (renewal) process, and national construction, and the Vietnamese people’s achievements in constructing and safeguarding the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland. … [Read more...] about Exhibition on Communist Party of Việt Nam opens in Hà Nội
Researchers warn of risks for Vietnam in 2021
According to CIEM, Vietnam’s macroeconomic performance in 2021 will be influenced by the world economy, which is still uncertain. The US is expected to continue to apply measures to restrain China’s economy, trade and technology, and may team up with some partner countries to implement measures. … [Read more...] about Researchers warn of risks for Vietnam in 2021
Diplomatic corps, int’l organisations informed about upcoming National Party Congress
Foreign ambassadors and diplomats attending the meeting, which was held by the CPV Central Committee, expressed their belief the 13th National Party Congress would be organised successfully and set policies and guidelines for a new development period for the country, continuing to lead Việt Nam to more important accomplishments. VNS … [Read more...] about Diplomatic corps, int’l organisations informed about upcoming National Party Congress