VIETNAM POSTS US$1.64 BILLION IN TRADE SURPLUS IN JAN-FEB
In the second half of February, the country’s imports totaled US$11.4 billion, up 23% from the first half of the month. The import of machines, equipment and tools rose by 22.9%, while the purchase of plastic materials soared by 61.7% against the figure seen in the first half of February.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FORECAST STRONG GROWTH FOR VIETNAM IN 2021
In its 2020 Article IV Consultation report with Vietnam, the IMF said the country’s growth is projected to strengthen to 6.5 percent, as normalisation of economic activity continues, businesses recover, and private consumption and business investment rebound.
POSITIVE GROWTH PROJECTED FOR 2021
With its relatively impressive economic growth last year, Vietnam is garnering some high-profile optimism from the international community in terms of a strong recovery this year, with the private sector to having an even bigger role to play.
VIETNAM TENDERS DAILY- MARCH 15, 2021
1. Crane and machinery supply and transport
2. Pile top welding tables supply-bid extend
3. Electric equipment and materials supply
4. Distribution substation supply and transport
5. Standby DR site system supply-bid cancel
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POSITIVE GROWTH PROJECTED FOR 2021
With its relatively impressive economic growth last year, Vietnam is garnering some high-profile optimism from the international community in terms of a strong recovery this year, with the private sector to having an even bigger role to play.
TWO-MONTH INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION INDEX UP 7.4%
The industrial production index in the first two months of 2021 was up 7.4%, according to the General Statistics Office.
IMF: VIETNAM’S INFLATION IN 2021 MAY REMAIN AT 4 PER CENT
IMF emphasised that the risk of slowing down remains for the Vietnamese economy although the country has been controlling the pandemic very well. Therefore, Vietnam should soon map out measures to address prolonged negative impacts. Notably, it is necessary to review fiscal solutions to protect labourers and also vulnerable households.
HO CHI MINH CITY URGES ON 32 LONG-DELAYED REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
Novaland had the largest number of projects under discussion by the central and local authorities, with 10 of the 32 projects bearing their logo. These projects include Co Giang apartment building in District 1, the officetel and apartment building at 151 Ben Van Don Street in District 4, a 30 hectare project in Binh Khanh commune of District 2, and seven other projects in Phu Nhuan district.
