TIẾNG VIỆT 
Trade surplus reaches $15.23 billion in seven months
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of about 15.23 billion USD in the first seven months of this year, an increase of 1.34% over the same period last year.
Economy
Economy’s recovery underway, but risks linger
The Vietnamese economy has embarked upon the second half of 2023, with expectations for a more positive recovery until the year’s end. However, challenges remain.
Positive economic outlook predicted for Vietnam in H2
International organisations and media have continued to make positive assessment of Vietnam’s economic recovery and outlook in the second half of 2023.
Viet Nam starts second half with some improvements in its economic activity: HSBC
While the global trade tide has not staged a meaningful rebound yet, Viet Nam started the second half of this year with some stabilization in its external sector.
- Bitter taste of beer 1
- Vietnam a gateway for Canadian firms to enter ASEAN 2
- Vietnam's textile, garment sector targets $44 billion export turnover in 2024 3
- State budget revenue hits $63.5 billion in 11 months, completing 94.9% of whole-year plan 4
- Enterprises cut forecasts due to gloomy outlook 5
- Vietnam to borrow additional $1.2 billion from foreign partners in 2023 6
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Restoring the growth momentum of Vietnam’s manufacturing sector
Manufacturing has always been a key engine of Vietnam’s economic growth, but the sector struggled in the early months of the year due to the global economic downturn and high inflation.
New firms up 0.2% in seven months
The number of new firms established in the January-July period was up 0.2% from the same period last year, but their total registered capital reduced by 17.1% to 834 trillion VND.
Viet Nam’s FDI inflows plunge 4.5% in seven months
As of July 20, Viet Nam lured US$16.24 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), up 4.5 per cent year-on-year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).
Regaining growth momentum for the steel industry
Consumption of steel products did not meet expectations, many steel enterprises even suffered losses for three successive quarters, and the inventory was increasing day by day.
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Golden time for Vietnamese apparel sector switch to green production
Although the implementation progress is still relatively slow, with the inevitable motivation to improve the industry's advantages, it is the best time for domestic enterprises to focus on accelerating transformation.
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Vietnam lures over 16 billion USD in foreign investment in 7 months
Vietnam attracted approximately 16.24 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) from the beginning of this year to July 20, up 4.5% year-on-year.
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Viet Nam keeps advancing steadily
Viet Nam has been steadily sailing through the first two and a half years of the Party’s 13th term with a lot of efforts made and numerous important achievements recorded.
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What opportunity for Vietnam’s export in second half of 2023?
Vietnam’s merchandise exports are still struggling but have seen positive signs in the past two months, and both exporters and state management agencies are working hard to regain growth momentum.
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Viet Nam runs trade surplus of US$13.25 bln by mid-July
As of July 15, Viet Nam enjoyed a trade surplus of US$13.25 billion, reported the General Department of Customs.
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A series of solutions have been adopted to bring the bond market out of prolonged gloom.
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Policy breakthrough needed to better attract investment to pharma sector: ...
The lack of a breakthrough in vision and infeasible legal policies, worsened by complicated administrative procedures in pharmacy sector, are among limitations that make Vietnam less attractive to foreign investors.
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Vietnam relies on exports, investment, and consumption for growth
Exports, investment, and consumption, the main economic growth drivers, will be greatly supported from the third quarter.
