This section presents updates on Vietnam’s trade policies, market access issues, trade negotiations, and regulatory developments affecting domestic and international trade.
I. Management of Fertilizer and Agricultural Challenges II. International Trade and Export Growth III. Macroeconomics and Foreign Investment IV. Energy, Petroleum, and Electricity V. Industrial and Domestic Market Trends
1. The Coal Industry Paradox 2. Energy and Petroleum Insights 3. Export Growth and New Markets 4. Macroeconomics and Industry 4.0 5. Administrative Bottlenecks and Inspections 6. Domestic Market and Agricultural Challenges
A. OUTSTANDING GENERAL ECONOMIC NEWS 1. SME Credit and Financial Challenges • Low Capital Absorption: Although Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and household businesses provide 52% of social employment, they only absorb 3% of total bank loans. Only about 30% of SMEs can access formal bank capital. • Barriers to Financing: Banks often require collateral, which many SMEs lack. Additionally, high interest rates compared to the region and a lack of financial transparency (using dual…
A. OUTSTANDING GENERAL ECONOMIC NEWS 1. Banking and Finance • ATM Overload Solutions: To prevent ATM congestion during the Lunar New Year, banks are proactively delivering cash directly to factories to pay workers. • Interest and Exchange Rates: Deposit interest rates increased slightly (0.1–0.5%) for seasonal liquidity, but lending rates remained stable (6–9% for short-term). Exchange rates are forecasted to rise by 3–4%, while inflation expectations are at 6–7%. • Strict Credit Control: The State…
