“Can do” attitude a winner

Vietnam’s international business environment ranking is on an upward trajectory.
taking stock amid rapid success

Taking stock amid rapid success

On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam-United States normalised diplomatic relations, AmCham Vietnam’s governor and Baker & McKenzie LLP’s managing partner Fred Burke offers VIR’s Lien Huong some views about the changes in Vietnam’s business environment during the past decade which could attract more interest from US investors.

Tax policy hinders business

Tax policies and custom procedures are still causing headaches for investors and are developing into a migraine for Vietnam’s business environment.
aviation sector firms complaints gain wings

Aviation sector firms’ complaints gain wings

Aviation firms are complaining of an unfair business environment for both domestic and foreign airlines in Vietnam which is pushing up air ticket prices.

Hard hitting fines for firms which compete unfairly

The government has unveiled heavyweight fines on violators of monopoly and competition regulations last week, a bold move meant to stimulate private-owned enterprises and create a healthy business environment.
world bank lauds business reforms

World Bank lauds business reforms

The World Bank last week recognised impressive progress of the Vietnamese government in its reform programmes to create a more favourable business environment.

Provinces’ business acumen revealed

The provincial competitiveness index (PCI) on the business environment in Vietnam surprised many with its contradictory results to previous research, but has offered a valuable guide for provincial governments in improving their local business environment.

Fraud fight to help business

A new decree lays out specific penalties for civil servants who violate the law or abuse their powers, a move analysts predict will improve Vietnam’s business environment.