Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc speaks at the 15th NA's thỉd session on May 23 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The State budget overspending in 2020 stood at over 216.4 trillion VND (9.3 million USD), equivalent to 3.44 percent of GDP, statistics showed. It was 18.39 trillion VND and 151.89 trillion VND lower than the initial estimate and the permissible level set by the National Assembly , respectively. Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc revealed the figures while reporting on the 2020 State budget balance to the 15th National Assembly at the third session that opened on May 23. It comprised nearly 213.09 trillion VND in the central budget overspending and 3.32 trillion VND in local budget overspending. Phoc added more than 1.51 quadrillion VND was collected for the State budget in 2020, down 1.9 percent from the target. Meanwhile, over 1.7 quadrillion VND was spent, equivalent to 96.4 percent of the estimate. During 2015 - 2020, the State budget revenue was … [Read more...] about State budget overspending equivalent to 3.44 percent of GDP in 2020
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Vietnam Airlines revenue recovers in Q1
Vietnam Airlines had better net revenue in Q1. — Photo courtesy of the airline The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced net revenue of VND11.6 trillion (US$504.3 million) in Q1, strong growth compared to the same period last year. The airline's revenue recovered, but its equity was still VND2.16 trillion as of March 31, 2022 In the revenue structure, domestic transportation revenue grew by 96.5 per cent and international transportation increased by 71 per cent. According to the financial report, the net revenue increased by 56 per cent over the same period last year, but Vietnam Airlines still suffered a gross loss of nearly VND1.6 trillion. Compared to the same period, gross losses decreased by 47 per cent. This year, the firm had a further income of VND121 billion dong from the liquidation of aircraft and the sale and leaseback of aircraft engines. Deducting expenses, Vietnam Airlines' net loss from business activities was VND2.7 trillion, the pre-tax loss … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines revenue recovers in Q1
SCIC posts lower profits due to affiliated company losses
Passengers board a Vietnam Airlines jet. The airline's loss has contributed to the contraction of SCIC's consolidated profit in 2021. — Photo nld.com.vn The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) has recently published its financial report for 2021, announcing consolidated revenue of around VND10.1 trillion (US$438 million), 50 per cent higher than the figure for 2020. Of the amount, VND4.3 trillion came from dividends and distributed profits, VND1.9 trillion from capital sales and VND1.4 trillion from banking deposit and bond interests. The returned provision for devaluation in investments also contributed VND3.4 trillion to the figure. Despite high revenue, SCIC earned a consolidated after-tax profit of just VND3.6 trillion last year, a 10-year low, due to losses from its affiliated companies. Notably, SCIC held 31.14 per cent ownership of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. By late Q3/2021, Vietnam Airlines equity fell to about VND1.5 trillion, leading to a … [Read more...] about SCIC posts lower profits due to affiliated company losses
This year’s economic growth target of 6 percent-6.5 percent huge challenge
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh speaks at the third session of the 15th National Assembly On the morning of May 23, at the opening session of the third session of the 15th National Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh delivered a report on an additional assessment of the results of the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and the state budget in 2021 and that in the first months of 2022. Regarding additional results in 2021, the Government stated that 5/12 targets failed to meet the set goal. For instance, the gross domestic product growth rate reached 2.58 percent compared to the target of about 6 percent. Plus, GDP per capita reached US$3,680 against the target of $3,700, the contribution of total factor productivity to growth is about 37 percent compared with the target of 45 percent-47 percent, and the percentage of poor households with a multidimensional approach decreased by 0.52 percentage points compared to the target of 1-1.5 percentage … [Read more...] about This year’s economic growth target of 6 percent-6.5 percent huge challenge
Growth target of 6.5 percent remains big challenge: Deputy PM
The targets set for 2022, including the growth target of 6-6.5 percent, remain a huge challenge given the domestic and international situation, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said at the third session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi on May 23. Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh addresses the 15th NA's third session on May 23. (Photo: VNA) The Deputy PM reported that the macro economy has been maintained, major economic balances ensured, and inflation brought under control, with the consumer price index (CPI) in the first four months of this year up 2.1 percent. The monetary market and interest rates have also remained stable, he said, adding that the credit balance by the end of April has increased by 7.18 percent compared to late 2021. In the four-month period, State budget revenue hit 657.4 trillion VND (28.37 billion USD), equivalent to 46.6 percent of the estimate and up 15.4 percent year-on-year. Export turnover reached 122.4 … [Read more...] about Growth target of 6.5 percent remains big challenge: Deputy PM
Fertiliser industry’s gross profit margin may decrease after peaking in Q1
Inside a factory of PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertiliser JSC (DCM). DCM's net revenue reached VND4.07 trillion in Q1, 2 times higher than the same period last year. — VNA/VNS Photo Huynh Anh The fertiliser industry's gross profit margin may decrease after peaking in the first quarter of 2022, but the fertiliser sector still sees positive prospects in the near future, thanks to export growth. According to KIS Vietnam Securities Joint Stock Company (KIS), the revenue of the fertiliser industry in the first quarter of 2022 reached VND30.93 trillion (US$1.3 billion), up 71.2 per cent over the same period last year, while profit after tax reached VND6.8 trillion, 7.9 times higher than the previous year. Leaders in the growth of profit after tax in the first quarter of 2022 are Petrovietnam Fertiliser & Chemicals Corporation (DPM) and PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertiliser JSC (DCM). Petrovietnam Fertiliser & Chemicals Corporation (DPM) reported a profit after tax of VND2.12 trillion, up … [Read more...] about Fertiliser industry’s gross profit margin may decrease after peaking in Q1
High inflationary pressure put GDP 6.5% growth target at risk: Gov’t
The Government is committed to taking timely measures to ensure macroeconomic stability. The high inflationary pressure amid the recovery of domestic demand is putting Vietnam’s GDP growth target of 6-6.5% for this year at risk. Overview of the session. Source: quochoi.vn Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh gave the remarks at the third session of the 15 th National Assembly held today [May 23]. According to Thanh, the Vietnamese economy has been on a positive recovery track in the first months of 2022 under the new normal. Total budget revenue for the first four months grew by 15.4% year-on-year to VND657.4 trillion ($28.4 billion), while the consumer price index (CPI) expanded by 2.64%, the lowest four-month period growth in the past five years. As of mid-May, credit growth stood at 7.2% against late 2021 and up 17% year-on-year, which showcases the recovery of economic activities, along with greater efforts from the Government to restore discipline … [Read more...] about High inflationary pressure put GDP 6.5% growth target at risk: Gov’t
More favourable rule system urged for healthcare PPPs
Speakers at last week’s conference noted that dozens upon dozens of multinationals are interested in the healthcare PPP model in Vietnam. Photo: Chi Cuong At last week’s conference on the issue, hosted by VIR , Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong said that Vietnam’s healthcare sector is facing a number of big issues, including rising infectious and non-communicable disease figures, hospital overload, and an ageing population. The pandemic has also revealed some weaknesses in the sector. “To further improve healthcare service quality and meet demand, mobilising financial resources for new development of infrastructure and medical equipment is a key requirement,” he noted. For the past five years, the government has looked to strengthen the implementation of a model for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for the public sector, including in healthcare services. However, according to VIR’s editor-in-chief Le Trong Minh, the picture of such investment in … [Read more...] about More favourable rule system urged for healthcare PPPs
NA meeting expected to create premise for socio-economic achievements
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ delivers opening remarks at the meeting in Hà Nội on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ asked deputies to propose practical and effective measures to fulfil socio-economic targets for the 2021-2025 period. Addressing the opening ceremony of the third session of the 15th-tenure NA in Hà Nội on Monday, Chairman Huệ proposed the deputies assess achievements and shortcomings, while pointing out challenges to successfully implementing socio-economic development tasks. Deputies were also asked to closely follow requirements, targets and solutions set by the NA and the Government regarding socio-economic development, COVID-19 prevention and control, five-year planning frameworks during the 2021-2025 period and fiscal and monetary policies. In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the third session, NA agencies and deputies made careful preparations for discussions, aiming for the best outcomes … [Read more...] about NA meeting expected to create premise for socio-economic achievements
Chief economists outlook warns of dire human consequences from the fragmentation of the global economy
GENEVA — The World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists expects lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real wages and greater food insecurity globally in 2022, pointing to the devastating human consequences of the fragmentation of the global economy. Reversing previous expectations for recovery, the majority of respondents to the latest survey expect only a moderate economic outlook in the United States, China, Latin America, South Asia and Pacific, East Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa in 2022. In Europe, the majority expect the economic outlook to be weak. The choices of both business and government are expected to lead to greater fragmentation in the global economy and unprecedented shifts in supply chains, creating a perfect storm of volatility and uncertainty. These patterns are expected to create further difficult trade-offs and choices for policy-makers, and – without greater coordination – shocking human costs. These are the … [Read more...] about Chief economists outlook warns of dire human consequences from the fragmentation of the global economy