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Indonesia’s economy forecast to grow 5.05% in Q1 2026 on Eid season effect
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (1048+ words) Jakarta (VNA) " Indonesia's economy is projected to expand 5.05% in the first quarter of 2026, supported by positive impacts from the Ramadan and Idul Fitri (Eid) festive season, according to the Centre of Economic and Law Studies (Celios). As the world's largest…...
Vietnamese firms step up engagement at India’s tech exhibitions
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (876+ words) Vietnamese enterprises are also shifting from trade to direct investment in India, with notable projects already underway in Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The Vietnam Trade Office pledged continued support and connectivity for Vietnamese investors exploring opportunities in Karnataka and the…...
Philippines nears upper-middle-income status: WB
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (735+ words) The WB classifies those with a GNI per capita between 4,496 USD and 13,935 USD as upper-middle-income economies. Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said the accelerated disbursement aims to ensure that essential public services and construction works continue without disruption, as higher oil…...
World Bank approves 800-million-USD loan to strengthen Philippines’ fiscal resilience
1+ week, 2+ day ago (995+ words) Hanoi (VNA) " The World Bank (WB) has approved an 800-million-USD loan for the Philippines to help strengthen fiscal management, attract higher-quality private investment, and equip the workforce with skills needed for more productive and better-paying jobs. In a statement released…...
Vietnam’s overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in first two months
1+ week, 3+ day ago (775+ words) During the period, 36 new overseas projects were granted investment certificates with total registered capital from Vietnamese investors reaching 532.4 million USD, up 2.3 times compared to the same period last year. In addition, three projects adjusted their capital with an additional 7.8 million…...
Advancing reforms – Foundation for Vietnam’s new growth cycle: Analysts
1+ week, 3+ day ago (724+ words) Analysts say political stability and clearer reform orientations are laying the foundation for the country's next growth phase while reinforcing investor confidence amid global uncertainty. In the coming years, Vietnam aims to accelerate economic growth, promote structural transformation, and raise…...
Measures sought to help Vietnamese firms expand investment in Indonesia
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1073+ words) Hanoi (VNA) " Vietnamese officials and businesses have explored measures to strengthen economic and trade ties with Indonesia and promote the Vietnam"Indonesia comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on supporting Vietnamese companies to expand investment and operations in Indonesia. The issues were…...
Indonesia to be among world's top five economies by 2050
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1142+ words) By 2050, Indonesia is expected to reach a GDP of 1011 trillion USD, ranking third in Asia and among the five largest economies globally. Jakarta (VNA) Indonesia has the potential to become one of the world's five largest economies by 2050 if it…...
Malaysia’s investment hits record high
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1070+ words) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) " Malaysia's total approved investments have surpassed 1 trillion MYR (about 250 billion USD) over the past three years, underscoring strong investor confidence and the country's resilience amid global uncertainties, according to Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze…...
Vietnam’s economy through int’l lens: From macroeconomic stability to breakthrough aspirations
3+ week, 1+ day ago (787+ words) International confidence in Vietnam rests not only on numerical forecasts, but on the conviction that the country is well-positioned to translate macroeconomic stability into a powerful engine of reform and innovation. Nguyen Thi Huong, Director of the National Statistics Office,…...