Viet Reader.

VR.

Premier Newspaper for Vietnamese Worldwide

Image: USAID Launches Project to Improve Private Sector Competitiveness in Vietnam

USAID Launches Project to Improve Private Sector Competitiveness in Vietnam

Small and growing businesses are key contributors to Vietnam’s economic growth, accounting for 40% of GDP and 60% of total employment in 2018.

Image: Official Announcement Vietnam Open Innovation Landscape Report 2021

Official Announcement Vietnam Open Innovation Landscape Report 2021

The Report has received more than 800 registrations from startups to get listed in the Report and more than 2,000 subscriptions from readers so far.

Image: Standard Chartered Forecasts Vietnam 2022 GDP Growth at 6.7%

Standard Chartered Forecasts Vietnam 2022 GDP Growth at 6.7%

According to Standard Chartered’s economists, exports should be supported in 2022 by a continued improvement in the global trade environment, although import growth is likely to remain high.

Image: ADB, TPB Sign $25 Million Loan to Finance Women-Led Smes in Vietnam

ADB, TPB Sign $25 Million Loan to Finance Women-Led Smes in Vietnam

The loan is accompanied by a $750,000 technical assistance grant to help TPB better meet the needs of WSMEs.

Image: World Bank Credit to Strengthen Infrastructure, Boost Climate Resilience in Vinh Long City

World Bank Credit to Strengthen Infrastructure, Boost Climate Resilience in Vinh Long City

The Government of Vietnam and the World Bank have signed a US$126.9 million financing agreement to improve access to infrastructure, connectivity and reduce flood risk in the urban core of Vinh Long City.

Image: AmCham Selects New National Chair for 2022

AmCham Selects New National Chair for 2022

Mr. Rockhold has been living and working in Vietnam since 1992 and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Chan May LNG JSC to implement climate change projects and help Vietnam meet its energy security needs.

Image: New ADB Facility to Help South East Asia Revive Tourism and Boost Sustainable, Inclusive Investments

New ADB Facility to Help South East Asia Revive Tourism and Boost Sustainable, Inclusive Investments

The pandemic exacerbated growing inequalities between skilled and unskilled workers, hurting low-skilled workers as well as middle-skilled workers, whose jobs face automation or being moved elsewhere.

Image: HSBC Predicts Vietnam’s Economic Growth 6.8% in 2022

HSBC Predicts Vietnam’s Economic Growth 6.8% in 2022

Foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam’s key driver of growth,is still robust and was only marginally impacted given the serious lockdown that the country applied in 2021.

Image: Fitch Upgrades Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Upgrades Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

The upgrade on the bank's VR is driven by Fitch’s assessment that Vietnam's banking system operating environment (OE) factor score has returned to a pre-pandemic level of 'bb-' with stable outlook as the economic impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Image: Fitch Upgrades Vietinbank's Viability Rating to 'b'; Affirms IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Positive

Fitch Upgrades Vietinbank's Viability Rating to 'b'; Affirms IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Positive

Fitch believes Vietinbank's asset quality performance is likely to benefit from an improving economic outlook, which will also have positive effects on its profitability.

Image: Fitch Upgrades Vietcombank's Viability Rating to 'b+'; Affirms IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Positive

Fitch Upgrades Vietcombank's Viability Rating to 'b+'; Affirms IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Positive

The upgrade of Vietcombank's VR is driven by Fitch’s assessment that Vietnam's banking system operating environment (OE) factor score has returned to a pre-pandemic level of 'bb-', as business conditions have been substantially less severe.

Image: Some Global Furniture Companies Face Delayed Orders and Depleted Inventories after Few Months of Lockdowns in Vietnam

Some Global Furniture Companies Face Delayed Orders and Depleted Inventories after Few Months of Lockdowns in Vietnam

Pottery Barn parent company Williams-Sonoma is experiencing inventory delays, particularly in children's home furnishings, as suppliers in Vietnam work to boost production, CEO Laura Alber said during the company's Q3 earnings call.