economic development

SAEZs to spur Vietnam’s economic development

May 17, 2018 | 11:05

The draft Law on SAEZs reflects Vietnam’s sharp change in mindset in investment attraction, with incentives to help lure in investment and boost development.

A brighter forecast for the new year

January 02, 2013 | 10:44

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 1

December 12, 2012 | 13:00

The government, in a bold move, is prepared to think out of the square to innovate its policy-making.

Japan champions ODA for Vietnam

December 07, 2012 | 16:14

On the threshold of the Consultative Group Meeting for Vietnam on Monday, Japanese ambassador to Vietnam Yasuaki Tanizaki told VIR’s Thanh Tung about Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam.

NA thumbed-up 2013 targets

November 12, 2012 | 14:22

A national plan for Vietnam’s socio-economic development for next year has taken shape. The National Assembly last week adopted a resolution on this plan, with 457 out of 459 delegates at the gathering agreeing on it.

Zones playing an active role

February 13, 2012 | 08:55

Vietnam’s industrial zones (IZs), export processing zones (EPZs) and economic zones (EZs) have contributed to building modern industrial-urban areas, modernising infrastructure systems, creating jobs, developing a skilled and qualified workforce, and giving a facelift to rural areas, says Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh.

Competitive growth in focus at business forum

December 03, 2011 | 11:00

The Vietnam Business Forum 2011, themed “New period for Competitive Growth” opened in Hanoi on December 2, serving as a venue for domestic and foreign-invested enterprises, donors and the Vietnamese Government to discuss Vietnam’s business environment.

Vietnam maps out a road to more wealth

November 14, 2011 | 11:10

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

November 14, 2011 | 06:24

A key international community-backed legal framework will help Vietnam effectively respond to climate change.

Vietnam, RoK issue joint statement

November 10, 2011 | 11:01

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have issued a joint statement on the state-level visit to the RoK by State President of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang, affirming their intention to boost multifaceted cooperation.

National Assembly lays out future challenges

October 20, 2011 | 11:00

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.

13th NA’s first session to open on July 21

July 20, 2011 | 14:57

The first session of the 13th National Assembly will open in Hanoi on July 21 and close on August 6. It will spend 11 days on organisation and personnel work.

Time needed for FDI story’s happy ending

July 18, 2011 | 06:47

A 27.1 per cent on-year drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in Vietnam in the first six months of 2011 has signaled the first downturn in the FDI inflows since 2008. Is this a matter of concern? Nguyen Mai, former vice chairman of the State Committee for Cooperation and Investment (now the Ministry of Planning and Investment – MPI), argues that only a long-term approach to FDI can bring a true answer.

Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions

July 11, 2011 | 09:33

The Chia Se Programme, funded by Swedish International Development Agency, has ushered in a new effective method for eradicating hunger and reducing poverty in the targeted provinces.