Economy

This section covers major macroeconomic developments in Vietnam, including economic growth, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, labor market issues, and institutional reform, as reflected in domestic media and official sources.

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    Industry and Trade developments from 27 December 2019

    A. Year-End Review and Macroeconomic Achievements B. International Trade and Import-Export Highlights C. Energy and Heavy Industry Updates D. Domestic Market and Consumer Trends E. Administrative Reform and Digitalisation

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    Industry and Trade developments reported on 26 December 2019

    A. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND EXPORT PERFORMANCE 1. Record-Breaking 2019 Metrics Vietnam has closed 2019 with historic trade milestones: 2. Trade Defense & Global Friction B. ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM AND GOVERNANCE C. ENERGY AND UTILITIES SECTOR 1. Power Capacity Rankings Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc confirmed that Vietnam’s power system now ranks 2nd in ASEAN (after Indonesia) and 23rd globally. 2. Strategic Energy Deals D. INDUSTRIAL AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS E. DOMESTIC MARKET AND MACROECONOMICS 1. CPI &…

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    Industry and trade developments reported on 26 December 2019

    A. Extraordinary Trade Performance and International Integration B. Administrative Reform and the Business Environment C. Energy Security and Industrial Development D. Macroeconomics and Domestic Market Management

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Review – December 25, 2019

    A. MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 1. 2020 Growth Optimism Financial experts are bullish on the coming year, projecting a 7.15% GDP growth, which exceeds the National Assembly’s conservative target of 6.6–6.8%. This optimism stems from Vietnam’s increasing geopolitical influence as the ASEAN Chair and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. 2. Institutional Reforms The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is prioritizing ease of doing business: B. ENERGY SECTOR TRENDS & CHALLENGES…