Growth of many sectors slows down in Q1: VEPR Business

Growth of many sectors slows down in Q1: VEPR

The future of the Vietnamese economy in 2019may become more unstable due to impacts from shocks in the international market, according to the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR).
Economic growth could reach 6.9 percent in 2019: VEPR Business

Economic growth could reach 6.9 percent in 2019: VEPR

Vietnam’s economic growth could reach 6.9 percent in 2019, an increase of 0.1 percent compared to the 2019 socio-economic development plan adopted by the National Assembly, in the context that Vietnam is benefiting from the US-China trade tension
Vietnam posts strong Q2 growth Business

Vietnam posts strong Q2 growth

Vietnam’s economy maintained impressive growth in the second quarter this year, according to a macroeconomic report released by the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) in Hanoi on July 11.
Vietnam’s tax equity report 2017 announced Business

Vietnam’s tax equity report 2017 announced

The Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) under the University of Economics and Business - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, on May 25 announced Vietnam’s tax equity report 2017.
Wealth inequality drags growth: experts Society

Wealth inequality drags growth: experts

As the world faces a crisis in wealth distribution, some experts doubt if the accumulation of capital will encourage innovation and investment, but instead, lead to multiple tax burdens and increase the gap between rich and poor.
Bright economy dimmed by public debt: report Business

Bright economy dimmed by public debt: report

Vietnam experienced a relatively stable macroeconomic situation in 2017, in accordance with general global economic trends, but experts warned there will be obstacles to maintaining such momentum in the turbulent environment of 2018, according to a report by the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR).
Minimum wage rises, productivity stagnates Society

Minimum wage rises, productivity stagnates

While labour productivity in Vietnam remains low, the drastically disproportionate increase of minimum wage and wages might harm business competitiveness and the development of the country.