23-12-2019 09:00
Over the past few years, privately-owned enterprises have been developing strongly. However, in order for them to really become an important impetus for the economy, the government will give them more support so that they can further take off. Thanh Thu reports.
01-11-2019 10:23
With many National Assembly members proposing that the new Labour Code embraces a reduction in normal working time, there have been growing concerns that the move could undermine the competitiveness of enterprises and of the economy as a whole. Thanh Thu reports.
19-07-2019 10:42
European enterprises will have their agricultural and foodstuff products protected in Vietnam through which they can boost exports thanks to the country’s commitments to protect geographical indications under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. Thanh Thu reports.
14-06-2019 08:44
Vietnam’s plastic pollution is causing alarm, but international practice is providing experience for the country to seek solutions in order to gradually reduce the use of plastic products across the country. Thanh Thu reports.
11-06-2019 08:00
With great efforts already being made to develop its own circular economy, Vietnam may have to create a stronger community of circular businesses with the correct policies, with experiences from the likes of Finland proving this fact. Thanh Thu reports from Finland.
29-05-2019 10:11
Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has resulted in environmental challenges which have prompted the country to develop a circular economy with less pollution, and reuse and recycling of products based on international experience. Thanh Thu reports.
25-04-2019 09:54
Vietnam’s initiative to build a circular economy, aimed at tackling pollution and achieving more sustainable development by reusing and recycling defunct products, has attracted the participation of several foreign businesses. However, for this new economic model to gather more corporate participation, the government needs to create a market for trading secondary materials. Thanh Thu reports.
20-03-2019 16:32
Though the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement may be signed and take effect later than originally scheduled, European investment will continue to flow into Vietnam. What else can the country do in the meantime to attract more quality investment from the EU? Thanh Thu reports.
25-02-2019 11:56
With a historic summit between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the US expected to be organised in Hanoi this week, Vietnam has proven its international role as an independent facilitator of these two nations’ dialogue, while welcoming their heads of states to deepen bilateral co-operation. Thanh Thu reports.
08-02-2019 09:00
A surge in information technology and cloud computing, as well as major smartphone coverage are considered to be the key enablers for Vietnam to develop its digital economy. How can these areas be maximised effectively and efficiently? Thanh Thu reports.
12-01-2019 09:00
With strong growth spurred on by rising investments and exports, the high-tech agro-forestry-fishery sector has, for the first time, been officially considered as one of the key propellants of national economic growth in 2019. However, businesses are awaiting new incentives. Thanh Thu reports.
12-11-2018 15:29
Ever since the ASEAN Economic Community was established at the end of 2015, businesses in Vietnam have been gradually capitalising on the bloc’s import tariff cuts to swell their exports, helping to narrow down an on-going trade deficit between Vietnam and other ASEAN markets. Thanh Thu reports.
04-10-2018 10:00
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, after coming into force, will increase and even remove the foreign equity cap for EU telecom companies to expand their business and investment in the Southeast Asian market. Thanh Thu reports.
03-10-2018 09:00
Fuelled by the business community’s growing confidence, industrial production will continue being the key driver for economic growth in Vietnam, especially after its quality has been significantly improved. Thanh Thu reports.
20-12-2017 16:46
Vietnam’s labour productivity has increased more slowly than economic growth, and one of the most effective ways to sort out the problem is to boost foreign-invested and local firm linkages. Thanh Thu reports.