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HCMC workshop discusses digital economy
Potential benefits and challenges for the digital economy and new-age regulations for new-age businesses were discussed at a workshop in HCM City on August 30.
Licensed software boosts IP rights
Bolstering intellectual property (IP) rights enforcement, including computer software, is high on the Government’s agenda, as part of its efforts to uphold international IP rights commitments it has made.
VAMC needs more capital to settle bad debts
The Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) will need more capital to further benefit from the National Assembly’s recent resolution on the settlement of non-performing loans (NPLs), experts said.
US, EU investors still hesitant: experts
Unresolved issues in Vietnam’s regulations and the business environment have resulted in relatively low FDI inflows from US and European multinational companies, experts say.
Rapid credit growth possible, but risky: experts
The Government has called for faster than targeted credit growth in pursuit of this year’s GDP goal of 6.7%.
Cut red tape costs, PM urges
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked all ministries, departments and provinces to promote growth by easing the hurdles that businesses face and by helping cut down their bureaucratic expenses.
Gov’t urges mobilisation of idle gold
The Government Office last week sent a written document to the central bank governor, referring to the mobilisation of idle gold and foreign currency sources from the people.
MPI proposes big breaks for special economic zones
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed major incentives including prolonged income tax exemptions for businesses and individuals working in special economic zones in three provinces.
Gov’t looks to cut special inspections red tape
Local enterprises are spending around 28.6 million working days valued at VND14.3 trillion (US$636 million) a year to complete administrative procedures for special inspections on imported and exported goods.
Karate athletes seek gold medals at SEA Games
Karate is back in the SEA Games this August, following its absence in Singapore two years ago.