The unobserved economy is not a recent phenomenon, so not a new concept. Concern about the influence of unmeasured economic activities has been growing since the beginning of the 20th century. SEE MORE The domestic economy is expected to see a climb in import turnover, but a slowdown in export turnover in 2019, as global demand is forecast to see a go-slow caused by a wide range of reasons. SEE MORE Vietnam hopes to further grow trade and investment co-operation with countries in the Americas, with a particular focus on energy, telecommunications, high-tech agriculture, and other high value-added industries, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Trade has said. SEE MORE Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of US$2.086 billion during the first half of February, resulting in a nearly US$1.3 billion trade deficit for the country by mid-February, according to a source from customs. SEE MORE With budget collection likely to be constrained due to the loss of import duties and tariffs as Vietnam continues to open up its trade doors, the country’s budget deficit is likely to remain wide, reported a research firm. SEE MORE