vbf 2017 dialogue for development

VBF 2017: dialogue for development

The overall status of the Vietnamese business environment from the perspective of investors have been discussed at the annual Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2017 in Hanoi, the largest annual policy dialogue with the Government of Vietnam.
long term us fdi in vietnam is on an upward trend

Long-term US FDI in Vietnam is on an upward trend

As Vietnam’s economy continues to mature, US investment is primed for an upswing, riding the wave of free trade agreements, improving infrastructure, and a more transparent and enabling business environment. On the occasion of US President Donald Trump’s state visit to Vietnam on November 11 and 12, AmCham Vietnam’s chairman Jonathan L. Moreno shares his views on US investment prospects in Vietnam with VIR.
reforms raise local ranking

Reforms raise local ranking

Vietnam’s business environment has significantly improved, with the World Bank raising the country’s business climate index by 14 ranks – a record improvement over recent years.
vietnam ranks sixth in global software outsourcing

Vietnam ranks sixth in global software outsourcing

Vietnam has jumped five places to sixth in the 2017 Global Services Location Index (GSLI) which management consulting firm A.T. Kearney released on September 19. The GSLI ranks the top 55 countries for outsourcing based on three criteria – financial attractiveness, people’s skills and availability, and business environment.
pm govt pledges to be attentive to foreign investors

PM: Gov’t pledges to be attentive to foreign investors

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said Vietnamese Government is ready to be attentive and responds to every question of foreign investors for ultimate goal of improving business environment.
simplifying business conditions an urgent need

Simplifying business conditions: an urgent need

Nguyen Dinh Cung, head of Central Institute for Economic Management, scrutinises recent efforts from authorised management agencies to improve the local business environment through simplifying procedures.
business environment needs to facilitate private sector growth

Business environment needs to facilitate private sector growth

Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, stressed that Vietnam needs the private sector to step up to its responsibilities and aspirations and grow stronger, faster, to truly become the driving force of the economy.
prime minister nguyen xuan phuc calls for us investment in vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc calls for US investment in Vietnam

Vietnam holds plenty of potential for growth, while the business environment is improving, making it the right time for US companies to invest.
m commerce key to business success

M-commerce key to business success

Businesses who hope for success need to stay abreast of the latest m-commerce trends in order to retain their competitive edge in the business environment, Nguyen Ngoc Dung, vice president of Vietnam E-commerce Association, said at the Vietnam Mobile Day 2017 event.
about 50 decrees on investment and business amended

About 50 decrees on investment and business amended

So far, the Government has revised 50 decrees on investment and business in an effort to accelerate administrative reform, improve the business environment, and raise the economy's competitiveness.
make or break private sector crunch time

Make or break: private sector crunch time

As learned from the examples of successful industrial economies, large corporations in the Vietnamese private sector will play a strategic role in economic growth. To boost the private sector’s global competitiveness, Vietnam needs to reform its business environment.
banks listing enthusiasm simmers down

Banks’ listing enthusiasm simmers down

Banks are hesitant to go public over the persistent challenging business environment.
hai duong seeks ways to improve investment climate

Hải Dương seeks ways to improve investment climate

The fall in Hải Dương’s Provincial Competitive Index for the second consecutive year has prompted the northern province to figure out ways to improve its investment and business environment.
us businesses hail govt efforts in improving investment environment

US businesses hail Gov’t efforts in improving investment environment

The Vietnamese Government has doubled efforts to become one of the top business environments in ASEAN, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
apec 2017 continuity and new initiatives

APEC 2017: continuity and new initiatives

Vietnam has strongly committed to making bigger contributions to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s common efforts to facilitate a more open business environment for people and businesses.