following up on e government dream

Following up on e-government dream

Following the launch of the National E-document Exchange Platform in March 2019, the government has continued materialising its dream of constructing an e-government by opening the hallmark National Public Service Portal, which creates a transparent platform to help businesses and people. However, the government will need to double down on its efforts to fully realise this ambition. Nguyen Dat reports.
unlocking vietnams digital future

Unlocking Vietnam’s digital future

With its great potential, Vietnam is marching towards becoming a modern nation with a digital economy amid the Industry 4.0 unfolding far and wide, which has major impacts on the business community. Nguyen Dat reports.  
vietnams startup initiative inspires

Vietnam’s startup initiative inspires

Great passion for establishing businesses combined with innovative ideas are creating a vibrant startup eco-system in Vietnam. However, the startup community is asking for more support from the state to fuel further growth. Nguyen Dat reports.
sharing is caring for vietnams economy

Sharing is caring for Vietnam’s economy

Vietnam is embracing the sharing economy by connecting the dots in legislation and closing down loopholes in management to capture the tremendous gains lying in the model. Nguyen Dat reports.
economy soars on back of surging fdi

Economy soars on back of surging FDI

Despite external headwinds, a surge in foreign direct investment wooed by trade pacts has been one of the key enablers for Vietnam to record positive economic performance in the first half of 2019, with fresh, optimistic international forecasts for the entire year. Nguyen Dat reports.  
measures necessary after soe audits

Measures necessary after SOE audits

Experts are once again warning that if the monopoly of the economy via poorly-performing and loss-making enterprises owned by the state continues, the country’s competitiveness and investment climate will continue being affected as a result. Nguyen Dat reports.  
burning need to push innovation

Burning need to push innovation

Low investment in technological innovation and human resources development could be undermining the competiveness of the Vietnamese economy and businesses, especially amid the country’s drive towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Nguyen Dat reports.
everything in place for robust growth in 2019

Everything in place for robust growth in 2019

Despite headwinds caused by the global economy, Vietnam is once again forecast for further growth this year. This is thanks in part to a strong inflow of foreign direct investment, which is predicted to be a key driver for the country’s economy in the years ahead. Nguyen Dat reports.
partnerships sought to develop e government

Partnerships sought to develop e-government

With Industry 4.0 knocking on the doors of Vietnam, the country is seeking experiences from many developed countries to realise its dream about an e-government system to benefit people and the business community. How can the country localise these experiences to realise this dream? Nguyen Dat reports.
vpa to facilitate wood exports to eu

VPA to facilitate wood exports to EU

With the EU being among the largest importers of Vietnam’s wood products, the upcoming adoption of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union will help Vietnam both attract more European investment and boost its wood product exports to not only the EU, but also many other markets. Nguyen Dat reports.
seizing gains from paused trade war

Seizing gains from paused trade war

With the United States and China applying a trade war truce for 90 days, Vietnam could still be impacted by the knock-on effects of the trade diversion. What can the country do to shun any adverse consequences and grab opportunities resulting from the international trade tariff stand-off? Nguyen Dat reports.
giving a big push to soes equitisation

Giving a big push to SOEs’ equitisation

Delay in the equitisation of many state-owned enterprises is undermining the government’s efforts to create a more balanced environment for all firms in the economy, and to attract more private investment. What can the government do to solve this thorny issue? Nguyen Dat reports.
super commission to streamline soes

Super commission to streamline SOEs

As large-scale state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Vietnam are performing poorly, the establishment of a ministry-level commission for managing state capital at SOEs is expected to help them improve operational effectiveness tremendously. Nguyen Dat reports.
trade turnover up across every front

Trade turnover up across every front

Despite the negative impacts of the US-China trade war on the global market, Vietnam is expected to see a new record in trade turnover this year, thanks to a rise in both exports and imports, given surging domestic production and export prices. Nguyen Dat reports.
trade war shifts fdi flows to vietnam

Trade war shifts FDI flows to Vietnam

Vietnam remains a hot destination for foreign direct investment in the region and is expected to top the ASEAN region’s growth rates due to its diversified export markets and an increasingly attractive investment and business climate. Nguyen Dat reports.