Socio-economic outlook in 2018

Socio-economic outlook in 2018

Among 12 targets set for this year by parliament, eight are expected to be surpassed and four will be fulfilled.
PM: most favourable environment for investors

PM: most favourable environment for investors

Vietnam has over the past 25 years attracted nearly $211 billion from foreign investors for 14,500 projects, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) reported at a conference reviewing 25 years of FDI attraction in Hanoi on March 27.
A brighter forecast for the new year

A brighter forecast for the new year

On the eve of the new year, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Cao Viet Sinh told VIR’s Tung Ha that the economy in 2013 will see positive changes with important results thanks to the government’s specific measures.
Private sector’s role highlighted in government agenda

Private sector’s role highlighted in government agenda 1

The government, in a bold move, is prepared to think out of the square to innovate its policy-making.
Development Partnership Forum to replace CG Meeting

Development Partnership Forum to replace CG Meeting

On the eve of this week’s Consultative Group (CG) meeting in Hanoi, Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh told VIR that Vietnam was actively working to lay firm groundwork for a sustainable development growth trajectory.
Bac Kan envisions brighter days with plenty of growth ahead

Bac Kan envisions brighter days with plenty of growth ahead

With many investment incentives and great development potential, Bac Kan province will continue to attract domestic and foreign investors. Ngo Van Van, director of Bac Kan Investment-Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre, tells VIR about the way forward.
A warm homecoming for Viet Kieu

A warm homecoming for Viet Kieu

However, there is also another important resource from Viet Kieu, namely their intelligence. Overseas Vietnamese people are working in the US’ NASA, Boeing and big hospitals in France, Canada, Japan and Australia.
PM urges stop to scattered investment

PM urges stop to scattered investment

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has instructed ministries, agencies and localities to ensure capital is invested effectively in key areas and projects, avoiding undirected investment with potential wastefulness and losses.
National Assembly to answer economic questions

National Assembly to answer economic questions

The 13th National Assembly’s third session kicked-off this morning to seek solutions to curb a decline in economic growth.
FDI growth machine needs to be recalibrated

FDI growth machine needs to be recalibrated 1

A new FDI development model is needed to kick-start Vietnam’s economy and act as a guiding hand to champion the nation’s socio-economic development, writes Professor Nguyen Mai, former deputy chairman of State Commission for Cooperation and Investment (now Ministry of Planning and Investment).
Ninh Binh makes remarkable glory

Ninh Binh makes remarkable glory

The industrial sector has grown robustly, driving socio-economic development while tourism has gradually become the province’s key economic sector.”  
Mapping out a prosperous future

Mapping out a prosperous future

On the occasion of northern Ninh Binh province’s 20 year re-establishment anniversary (1992-2012) and the five-year foundation anniversary of Ninh Binh city (2007-2012), provincial Party Committee Secretary and Central Party Committee member Bui Van Nam, tell VIR about plans to turn the province into an affluent Red River Delta locality.
Vietnam maps out a road to more wealth

Vietnam maps out a road to more wealth

Vietnam’s National Assembly has finished mapping out the country’s road to prosperity until 2015 but government cuts to investment capital could mean funding for the ambitious targets is hard to come by.
Sun shines on climate change initiatives

Sun shines on climate change initiatives

A key international community-backed legal framework will help Vietnam effectively respond to climate change.
National Assembly lays out future challenges

National Assembly lays out future challenges

The 13th National Assembly’s second session opened this morning in Hanoi with a focus on approving five laws, one resolution and making targets for 2012 and 2011-2015.
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