Vietnam economy outlook

“Lower domestic consumption and weak global demand caused by Covid-19 have hurt Vietnam’s economy more than expected. But economic growth will be resilient in 2020, in large part due to the government’s success in controlling the spread of Covid-19,” said ADB Country Director for Vietnam Andrew Jeffries. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s economy expected to grow 1.8 percent in 2020: ADB report

But it also warned of risks that could hamper growth, like the unpredictable global economic situation as the pandemic situation remains severe in many countries and possible anti-dumping and countervailing investigations by the U.S. and other countries. … [Read more...] about Think tank forecasts 6.46 percent growth for Vietnam

Despite fast population aging and the number of people aged 65 and above making up 7.7 percent of the population, Vietnam is still one of the few countries effectively responding to the pandemic. To sustain this achievement, it should prepare all conditions necessary for ensuring social security and nursing services for the elderly, especially the ones living alone, at care centres, and with disabilities, the UNFPA said./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16

In order to facillitate the implementation of the updated NDC, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is tasked to hold prime responsibility for coordinating with relevant ministries, agencies to develop the Support Programme to implement NDC for the period 2021-2030, and to update the national strategy on climate change for the period 2021-2025 which will include goals stated in the updated NDC and contents required in the Paris Agreement. … [Read more...] about Vietnam determined to reduce GHG emissions by 9 percent in 2030

A senior leader with more than 23 years of expertise in Việt Nam's IT industry, she started her career at TRG International, a market-leading global professional services firm focused on delivering technical excellence. She also held several positions at Exact, an ERP and cloud business software firm. She joined IBM in early 2011 and has held diverse leadership positions in Services and Hybrid Cloud Software business. Prior to her current appointment, she served as Country Manager, Cloud and Cognitive Software, IBM Vietnam. … [Read more...] about IBM appoints Phạm Thị Thu Diệp to lead IBM Vietnam