trade deficit under microscope

Trade deficit under microscope

A new approach is needed to weigh up the foreign-invested sector’s import-export performance.
golf course plan must come up to par

Golf course plan must come up to par

In light of the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s (MPI) recent proposals for Vietnam golf course development planning until 2020, former deputy chairman of the former State Committee for Cooperation and Investment (now the Ministry of Planning and Investment), Nguyen Mai tells VIR his views about how golf courses should be developed in a sustainable manner.
giant fdi projects wait for approval

Giant FDI projects wait for approval

A number of multi-million dollar foreign direct investment projects are pending approval.
eagle eyes to weigh up public investment projects

Eagle eyes to weigh up public investment projects

On March 8, 2011, 11 workgroups under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) will check public investment projects, particularly to revise activities on cutting down ineffective investments to rein in inflation and ensure macroeconomic stability
power cuts to bite

Power cuts to bite

Manufacturing firms in southern strategic economic zone are facing more power cuts due to shortfalls.

Seeking the root of inflation

Economists have put 2010’s inflation figure of 11.75 per cent under the microscope to seek its source.
fdi promotion to get extra momentum

FDI promotion to get extra momentum

Overseas investment liaison offices will offer a significant boost to Vietnam wooing foreign direct investment.
disbursement highlights oda success story

Disbursement highlights ODA success story

Around $3.5 billion in disbursed official development assistance capital in 2010 has showcased great efforts by the Vietnamese government and the donor community.
iz development gathers steam

IZ development gathers steam

Further amendments are needed to Vietnam’s industrial, export processing and economic zones development to help the country woo more investors.
outward investment to be tightened

Outward investment to be tightened

Investment authorities are calling on tightened regulations, including procurement and bidding rules, on Vietnamese state-backed enterprises’ outbound investment.

Foreign hands given greater stake in bourse

FOREIGN investors are now allowed to hold a maximum 30 per cent of listed shares in the country’s fledgling stock market.