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S&P Global raises GDP growth outlook for Vietnam 0.4 points

In its Economic Outlook Emerging Markets Q4 2024 S&P Global has forecast GDP growth for Vietnam of 6.2 percent in 2024 and 6.8 percent in 2025. This is an increase of 0.4 points and a tenth of a point over its second-quarter forecasts, respectively.

The report notes that Vietnam and Malaysia in particular are experiencing strong growth in electronics exports and attracting substantial foreign direct investment in the electronics sector. 

In Vietnam, it points out that manufacturing output increased by approximately 10 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2024. However, it also notes that the electronics industry is known for its cyclical nature, and any decline in global demand could impact this momentum, leading to potential fluctuations in production and investment.

See also: Vietnam Electronics Manufacturing: Industry Overview

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German fitness chain Fit24 halts operations in Vietnam, reasons unclear

October 8, 2024

Of note, Opening a gym in Vietnam for foreign firms or individuals, however, is not always easy. Not only are there several technical and licensing requirements that need to be met, but Vietnam has also developed its own very distinct gym culture. This can take a little getting used to and may make penetrating Vietnam’s gym-going consumer class challenging…

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The sector’s growth can be attributed to increasing demand for flowers and ornamental plants, both domestically and internationally. Vietnam’s floriculture industry has gained recognition for its diverse range of high-quality flowers, with expanding export opportunities and rising consumer interest in ornamental plants driving further development.

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Vietnam’s Transport Ministry has said that Vietnam’s high-speed railway project connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will utilise domestic finances and technology, as opposed to support from abroad. It is, however, expensive and financing it alone will be challenging.

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Top 10 Vietnam securities firms gain 2.67 percent market share Q3 2024

October 7, 2024

The biggest improvement belonged to Viet Cap Securities which saw a 1.46 percent increase in its market share with the biggest fall belonging to VNDirect which lost .76 percent. However,  Vietcombank Securities Company dropped out of the top ten altogether and therefore how much its share changed is unknown. Of note, FPT Securities moved in to take Vietcombank Securities’ place…

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Thailand launches anti dumping probe into steel from Vietnam

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This adds to a growing list of investigations into steel import from Vietnam that includes South Korea, India, and the European Union and comes as cheap Chinese steel floods markets around the world. Of note there has been some suspicion that Chinese steel makers may be using Vietnam as an intermediary to circumvent trade tariffs in other countries on their own steel products…

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Tien Phong Commercial Bank: Vietnam Stock Overview

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