vietnam ponders hybrid car tax shift

Vietnam ponders hybrid car tax shift

A lower tax on hybrid cars should be calculated carefully when it comes to contributing to environmental protection, instead of benefiting only a few automobile manufacturers.
dynamic regions at heart of planning

Dynamic regions at heart of planning

Along with the increase in total factor productivity, creating economic dynamic regions with true spillover effects will be the poles that hold up investment and generate outstanding growth.
growth forecasts take price risks into account

Growth forecasts take price risks into account

Despite positive forecasts from international organisations on Vietnam’s economic recovery, there are still concerns related to inflation and growth that need solutions and directions from the government.
new foreign capital stutters despite overall deal boost

New foreign capital stutters despite overall deal boost

Vietnam’s investment picture is brightening, especially in processing and manufacturing, but a dip in newly-registered investment is causing some worry.
hallmark development plan draft sets out long term goal

Hallmark development plan draft sets out long-term goal

The nation’s most significant development plan is expected to resolve the economy’s shortcomings and enable Vietnam to reach the target of being a developed country by 2050.
provincial trio topping pci rankings

Provincial trio topping PCI rankings

Despite the remarkable improvement of Vietnam’s cities and provinces to enhance competitiveness, many issues are remaining for them to lure in more investment.
sanctions threatened on late public funding

Sanctions threatened on late public funding

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has expressed its dismay of poorly disbursed and allocated public investments.
social enterprises playing increasingly creative role

Social enterprises playing increasingly creative role

While social enterprises have become a trend in Vietnam, helping the country generate employment for disadvantaged people, the development of these businesses has been more modest than some would have hoped due to limited attention from the government.
plans pinpoint infrastructure for breakthrough in growth

Plans pinpoint infrastructure for breakthrough in growth

The east and west economic corridors of Vietnam will become the strategic backbone for the decade’s national master plan in order to revitalise spatial development, lure more investment resources, and enable breakthrough growth.
long term infrastructure plans urged

Long-term infrastructure plans urged

Numerous specific policies are being recommended to unlock international finance and enable long-term and large-scale investment into Vietnam’s various infrastructure and energy projects.
cooperatives the only way forward for efficient growth

Cooperatives the “only way forward” for efficient growth

New collective and cooperative economic models applying Industry 4.0 and international economic integration are being strongly developed to increase their contribution to the country’s GDP.
january results bode well for improved post pandemic foreign direct investment

January results bode well for improved post-pandemic foreign direct investment

Billions of US dollars of additional investment is driving investment inflows in Vietnam.
disbursement requirements addressed

Disbursement requirements addressed

Numerous projects and investors will be cut off from public investment allocation due to the poor performance of disbursement this year, and this will affect socioeconomic development of localities involved.
vietnam china seek solutions to cargo congestion at border gates

Vietnam, China seek solutions to cargo congestion at border gates

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has held phone talks with Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Jianghao to discuss measures to accelerate the circulation of goods through border gates between the two countries.
vietnam looks abroad for innovation insights

Vietnam looks abroad for innovation insights

The experiences of nations like Singapore and other developed countries could help Vietnam develop its digital economy and foster the stronger promotion of innovation.