A majority of people in 10 of the 15 countries polled by Ipsos disagree that the economy will recover quickly once the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown is lifted, suggesting a lasting impact.

The economy is subject to a strong rebound of 7% GDP growth in 2021.

The majority of imported cars in Vietnam in March came from Thailand and Indonesia.

In Vietnam, Ford Vietnam's Hai Duong assembly plant is scheduled to stop operation by March 26.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung expected Vietnam and India to accelerate the process of opening markets for goods and products from each country.

The promotion aims to relieve pressure for Vietnam’s agricultural sector, as exports to China are poised to plunge due to the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Taking into account the size of the Vietnamese economy, a large proportion of the state budget allocated for infrastructure development would affect the balance of payment and the economy.

Vietnam's potential as a growing market, large supply of skilled and low-cost labor are key factors attractive to Japanese firms.

Despite trade protection measures from the authority, Vietnam’s steel imports continue to surge.