This is an important content exchanged between Ambassador Marc E. Knapper and Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai during a recent meeting.

In addition to the positive economic growth scenarios for 2024, Vietnam needs to prepare for negative scenarios to enhance its ability to cope with unexpected shocks.

In a recent meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai discussed with US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper regarding the implementation of agreements following the upgrade of the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

The Ministry of Transport has instructed relevant units to increase the maximum speed limit from 80 km/h to 90 km/h for restricted four-lane expressways.

The latest Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI®) report by S&P Global assesses that Vietnamese manufacturers have experienced a rebound in early 2024 as initial signs indicate improving demand, resulting in an increase in new orders and production levels.

Ho Chi Minh City has undergone a remarkable transformation since the day I left. It now boasts a completely different appearance, exuding a fresh and vibrant energy. This sentiment was captured by Mr. Nguyen Duong Nam Phuong, a Vietnamese American, who was amazed by the city's newfound liveliness.

Vietnam remains Canada's largest trading partner in ASEAN and the 7th largest import partner. This information is according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Minh, the Head of Land Revenue Management Department, has just been appointed by the Director General of the Tax Department as the Deputy Director of the Hanoi Tax Department.

The debt-to-GDP ratio of this country has reached a record high of 287.8% in 2023. Vietnam's public debt accounts for about 39-40% of GDP.

At the socio-economic meeting reviewing the results of January and setting the goals for February 2024, held this morning (1/2), the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Research and Development has presented three economic growth scenarios for the first quarter of Ho Chi Minh City.