April 7, 2024
Credit growth in Vietnam just 1 percent for first quarter 2024
Vietnam’s credit growth for the first quarter of 2024 was just 1 percent, according to Deputy Governor of the State Bank, Dao Minh Tu, and reported by VN Express. This is a far cry from where it was at the same time last year–2.56 percent–and does not bode well for
Vietnam gold ring prices hit record high
Gold rings were selling in Vietnam for more than VND 73 million per tael on Friday which was a record high, according to VN Express. Of note, this would make the price per troy ounce US$2,196.07. The world gold prices as of Saturday morning was US$2,329.93 per troy ounce–this would
Vietnam aviators to be short up to 26 jets over summer: CAAV
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam–the CAAV–is forecasting that Vietnamese airlines could be short up to 26 jets over the summer, VN Express is reporting. This is on the back of maintenance issues with some jet engines. This is impacting airlines all around the world which are scrambling to secure
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked
Vietnam’s government forecasts a 40 percent surge in property-related revenue in 2027 despite weakening real estate transactions, raising questions about the sustainability of its
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It