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Vietnam must cultivate its competitive edge to thrive
In his address at the 12th National Party Congress, Bui Quang Vinh, Minister of Planning and Investment, stressed the need for Vietnam to speed up its institutional reform toward a prosperous, creative, equal and democratic nation. Below are some excerpts from his speech.
Local companies urged to study EU regulations
Vietnamese firms involved in fishery and agricultural products were urged to study the sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) of the European Union (EU) markets to optimise opportunities for both sides.
Industry expands in HCM City
The HCM City industrial development index last year saw higher growth than in previous years, especially by four key industries, with the ratio of processing and manufacturing sectors increasing and labour-intensive and polluting industries decreasing.
Nominees confirmed for key Party positions
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has been nominated for being re-elected to the country's top post, Central Committee member Vu Trong Kim confirmed in an interview with local media on January 24.
Vietnamese judo stars need to prove a point on path to Brazil
Vietnamese judokas will have to work hard to earn places at the Brazil Olympics this summer.
Tram Tau town, land of smiles
Tram Tau in Yen Bai province may be one of poorest districts in Vietnam, but it is probably the region with the most smiling and optimistic people I've ever seen in the country.
Productivity key for firms
Businesses need to focus on increasing Total Factor Productivity (TFP) as it is the key element for sustainable development, experts urged.
Creditors may be allowed to go bankrupt
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) would consider allowing some ailing financial companies and people's credit funds to declare bankruptcy this year, according to Deputy Governor Nguyen Phuoc Thanh.
ACV seeks French partner
Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has sought permission from the Ministry of Transport to commence negotiations with French group Aeroports de Paris (ADP), the potential partner in the firm.
Vietnam luring investment from Asian neighbours: planning ministry
Capital from regional neighbours into Vietnam is increasing, the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) said.