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The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of the novel Coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally on Tuesday, while the fatalities spiked to over 58,300, exceeding the number of American soldiers who lost their lives in the two-decade-long Vietnam War.

'We're coming back strong'
According to the US National Archives, 58,220 American soldiers died in the Vietnam conflict, which began in 1955 and ended in 1975. With 58,355 deaths so far, the US also accounts for one-fourth of the over 2,13,000 global fatalities.

"We continue to pray for the victims as well as for those Americans who are grieving their lost ones and their loved ones. There's never been anything like this. We suffer with one heart but we will prevail. We are coming back, and we're coming back strong," US President Donald Trump said at the White House during his remarks on the Paycheck Protection Programme.

"Now that our experts believe the worst days of the pandemic are behind us, Americans are looking forward to the safe and rapid reopening of our country," he said. "Throughout this ordeal, millions of hard-working Americans have been asked to really make tremendous, tremendous sacrifices. It is sacrifices like nobody thought would even be possible; nobody thought we would ever be talking about something like this," Trump said. Meanwhile, several states have initiated the process to reopen their economies.

Some states reopen
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom outlined the phased reopening of his state.
"We are not going back to the way things were until we get to immunity or a vaccine. We will base reopening plans on facts and data, not on ideology. Not what we want. Not what we hope," he told reporters. More than 1,800 people have died due to the coronavirus in California so far. Schools and colleges, he said, could start in July-August.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has also announced first phase reopening of the state. Tennessee on Monday allowed reopening of restaurants and later this week retail outlets could resume their businesses. Pennsylvania has announced three-phase reopening of the state beginning May 3. The US, Trump said, is opening up again.

58,355
No. of deaths due to COVID-19 in America

58,220
No. of US soldiers killed in two-decade-long war

People visit Yellow Crane Tower after it reopened to the public in China's Wuhan, the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak, on Wednesday. Pic/AFP

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Imports from Vietnam in Turkey increased to 106662.78 USD THO in March from 94335.95 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Vietnam in Turkey averaged 163241.73 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 397476.06 USD THO in October of 2017 and a record low of 94335.95 USD THO in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Vietnam.

Vietnam 10Y Bond Yield was 3.06 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Vietnam Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 17.10 in June of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Exports to Vietnam in South Korea decreased to 2730000 USD THO in April from 4005992 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Vietnam in South Korea averaged 3259946.83 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4734487 USD THO in September of 2017 and a record low of 1696390 USD THO in May of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports to Vietnam.

The VN decreased 153 points or 15.82% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Vietnam. Historically, the Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Stock Index reached an all time high of 1211.34 in April of 2018. The Ho Chi Minh VSE is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 303 equities listed on the Ho Chi Min and Hanoi Stock Exchange in Vietnam. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The VN-Index has a base value of 100 as of July 28, 2000.

Imports from Vietnam in Australia increased to 605569.61 AUD THO in March from 493327.70 AUD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Vietnam in Australia averaged 212661.78 AUD THO from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 672664.56 AUD THO in August of 2018 and a record low of 0 AUD THO in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from Vietnam.

IP Addresses in Vietnam increased to 8616202 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 8120243 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Vietnam averaged 3958560.87 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8616202 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 739771 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for VietnamIP Addresses.

Precipitation in Vietnam decreased to 93.32 mm in December from 177.60 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Vietnam averaged 151.10 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 436.86 mm in October of 1988 and a record low of 5.84 mm in January of 1984. This page includes a chart with historical data for Vietnam Average Precipitation.

Temperature in Vietnam decreased to 22.08 celsius in December from 24.76 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Vietnam averaged 23.70 celsius from 1825 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.56 celsius in June of 2015 and a record low of 16.56 celsius in January of 1918. This page includes a chart with historical data for Vietnam Average Temperature.

Living Wage Individual in Vietnam increased to 4752300 VND/Month in 2018 from 4693900 VND/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Vietnam averaged 4957650 VND/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5258200 VND/Month in 2015 and a record low of 4693900 VND/Month in 2017. This page provides - Vietnam Living Wage Individual- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Family in Vietnam increased to 7763600 VND/Month in 2018 from 7633800 VND/Month in 2017. Living Wage Family in Vietnam averaged 7942775 VND/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8250400 VND/Month in 2015 and a record low of 7633800 VND/Month in 2017. This page provides - Vietnam Living Wage Family- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages High Skilled in Vietnam decreased to 10825600 VND/Month in 2018 from 10960700 VND/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Vietnam averaged 10955925 VND/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 11876600 VND/Month in 2016 and a record low of 10160800 VND/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Wages Low Skilled in Vietnam increased to 5372100 VND/Month in 2018 from 5040600 VND/Month in 2017. Wages Low Skilled in Vietnam averaged 5689775 VND/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6981300 VND/Month in 2015 and a record low of 5040600 VND/Month in 2017. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Vietnam expanded 6.88 percent in the third quarter of 2018 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Vietnam averaged 6.28 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8.46 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 3.14 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Vietnam is a developing economy in the Southeast Asia. In recent years, the nation has been rising as a leading agricultural exporter and an attractive foreign investment destination. Vietnam's key products are: rice, cashew nuts, black pepper, coffee, tea, fishery products and rubber. Manufacturing, information technology and high-tech industries constitute a fast growing part of the economy. Vietnam is also one of the largest oil producers in the region. This page provides the latest reported value for - Vietnam GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Military Expenditure in Vietnam increased to 5451 USD Million in 2018 from 5074 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Vietnam averaged 2720.18 USD Million from 1987 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5451 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 702.40 USD Million in 1993.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Vietnam was last recorded at 1964.50 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Vietnam is equivalent to 16 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Vietnam averaged 928.61 USD from 1984 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1964.50 USD in 2018 and a record low of 377.50 USD in 1984. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Vietnam GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Vietnam was last recorded at 6608.60 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Vietnam, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 37 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Vietnam averaged 3496.82 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6608.60 USD in 2018 and a record low of 1457.60 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Vietnam GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Vietnam decreased to 4.68 percent in 2018 from 4.78 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Vietnam averaged 8.02 percent from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 22.04 percent in 1993 and a record low of 3.65 percent in 2000. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Vietnam.

Vietnam scored 61.54 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Vietnam averaged 16.85 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61.54 Points in 2019 and a record low of 4.02 Points in 2010. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Vietnam Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Vietnam is the 67 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Vietnam averaged 68.31 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 77 in 2018 and a record low of 56 in 2016. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Vietnam Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Vietnam is ranked 70 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Vietnam deteriorated to 70 in 2019 from 69 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Vietnam averaged 86.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 99 in 2013 and a record low of 68 in 2017. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Vietnam.

Consumer Spending in Vietnam increased to 3745063 VND Billion in 2018 from 3405750.02 VND Billion in 2017. Consumer Spending in Vietnam averaged 1056563.91 VND Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3745063 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 37572 VND Billion in 1990. This page provides - Vietnam Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Export Prices in Vietnam decreased to 113.30 Index Points in 2018 from 121.20 Index Points in 2017. Export Prices in Vietnam averaged 105.15 Index Points from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 124.80 Index Points in 2008 and a record low of 88.10 Index Points in 2009. In Vietnam, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Vietnam Export Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Vietnam increased to 158.65 Index Points in 2018 from 153.44 Index Points in 2017. GDP Deflator in Vietnam averaged 100.26 Index Points from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 182.44 Index Points in 2003 and a record low of 0.11 Index Points in 1985. This page provides - Vietnam GDP Deflator - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Vietnam increased to 358592 VND Billion in 2018 from 325803.97 VND Billion in 2017. Government Spending in Vietnam averaged 100309.34 VND Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 358592 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 3164 VND Billion in 1990. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Vietnam Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Vietnam increased to 1321905.90 VND Billion in 2018 from 1190474.59 VND Billion in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Vietnam averaged 420943.69 VND Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1321905.90 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 5495 VND Billion in 1990. This page provides - Vietnam Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross National Product in Vietnam increased to 5154552 VND Billion in 2018 from 4628741 VND Billion in 2017. Gross National Product in Vietnam averaged 1504968.45 VND Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5154552 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 39284 VND Billion in 1990. This page provides - Vietnam Gross National Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Vietnam decreased to 111.20 Index Points in 2018 from 120.60 Index Points in 2017. Import Prices in Vietnam averaged 103.40 Index Points from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 120.60 Index Points in 2017 and a record low of 88.40 Index Points in 2009. In Vietnam, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Vietnam Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terms of Trade in Vietnam increased to 101.89 Index Points in 2018 from 100.50 Index Points in 2017. Terms of Trade in Vietnam averaged 101.68 Index Points from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 109.77 Index Points in 1999 and a record low of 94.81 Index Points in 2001. In Vietnam, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page provides - Vietnam Terms of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Vietnam remained unchanged at 1.10 Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 1.10 Million in the second quarter of 2018. Unemployed Persons in Vietnam averaged 1.20 Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.30 Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of 0.80 Million in the fourth quarter of 2005. In Vietnam, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Vietnam Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Vietnam increased to 1085018.14 VND Billion in 2018 from 977907 VND Billion in 2017. Money Supply M0 in Vietnam averaged 227924.42 VND Billion from 1986 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1085018.14 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 55 VND Billion in 1986. Vietnam Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Vietnam Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Vietnam increased to 2174032.77 VND Billion in 2018 from 1982009 VND Billion in 2017. Money Supply M1 in Vietnam averaged 696156.15 VND Billion from 1986 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4613262 VND Billion in 2014 and a record low of 109 VND Billion in 1986. This page provides - Vietnam Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Vietnam increased to 9211848.05 VND Billion in 2018 from 8192548 VND Billion in 2017. Money Supply M2 in Vietnam averaged 1775892.31 VND Billion from 1986 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9211848.05 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 112 VND Billion in 1986. Vietnam Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Vietnam Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Vietnam increased to 1424914 VND Billion in 2018 from 1288665 VND Billion in 2017. Government Revenues in Vietnam averaged 335914.91 VND Billion from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1424914 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 19 VND Billion in 1985. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Vietnam Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Vietnam recorded a government budget deficit of 191500 VND Billion in 2018. Government Budget Value in Vietnam averaged -41421.07 VND Billion from 1984 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13000 VND Billion in 2006 and a record low of -191500 VND Billion in 2018. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Vietnam Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Vietnam increased to 1616414 VND Billion in 2018 from 1462965 VND Billion in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Vietnam averaged 378554.21 VND Billion from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1616414 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 35 VND Billion in 1985. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Vietnam Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Vietnam recorded a government debt equivalent to 57.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Vietnam averaged 45.02 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 59.70 percent in 2016 and a record low of 31.40 percent in 2000. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Vietnam Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Vietnam recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 835 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Vietnam averaged 2075.30 USD Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10710 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of -5250 USD Million in the third quarter of 2015. This page provides - Vietnam Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Vietnam recorded a Current Account surplus of 3 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Vietnam averaged -2.76 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6 percent in 2012 and a record low of -12.70 percent in 1995. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Vietnam Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Vietnam increased to 1 in 2018 from 0.66 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Vietnam averaged 0.13 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1 in 2018 and a record low of 0 in 2006. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

External Debt in Vietnam increased to 112114 USD Million in 2018 from 104079 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Vietnam averaged 34731.29 USD Million from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 112114 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 10345 USD Million in 1985. In Vietnam, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Vietnam External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Vietnam decreased to 2.15 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2.17 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Vietnam averaged 2.33 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 1998 and a record low of 1.81 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. In Vietnam, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Vietnam Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Vietnam decreased to 6.31 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 6.53 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Youth Unemployment Rate in Vietnam averaged 6.75 percent from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.86 percent in the third quarter of 2016 and a record low of 5.09 percent in the second quarter of 2014. This page provides - Vietnam Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.