Vietnam is gathering spotlight as it strides into a new era revolving entirely around being better connected, faster, and smarter. Foreign banks are done seizing up Vietnam and are ready to wade deeper in, following the likes of ANZ Vietnam, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in the country this year. How do you see Vietnam’s economic development? What strikes you as the most impressive aspect of the Vietnamese economy? Farhan Faruqui and Jodi West at ANZ Vietnam’s 25th anniversary celebration Faruqui: In the past 20 years, the Vietnamese economy has been performing incredibly well with GDP growth close to seven per cent per annum. The country is liberalising trade by joining various trade deals, and is also a beneficiary of growing foreign direct investments as the world moves towards technology and manufacturing. We are fascinated by three aspects of Vietnam’s economic growth. First, more than half of the 100 million population is under 35 years old, … [Read more...] about Unbroken momentum after 25 years
25 year old investment strategy
Pairing well with investors for 25 years
In the autumn of 2016, Vietnam Investment Review joyfully celebrates its 25th anniversary of establishment. This is also a hallmark in the group's history of development. The events and forums organised by VIR at the national and international levels - such as the M&A Vietnam Forum and the Vietnam Investment Forum - have created a unique identity for the group. They have had significant impacts on many sectors of the economy. Through its publications and forums, VIR has created an important open debate-based information channel, contributing to the promotion of democracy in the process of making policies and important plans for the country's socioeconomic development. Successes reaped from persistent implementation of the motto "Pairing well with investors and enterprises" have strengthened VIR's fine media-enterprise relations. They have also enabled VIR to continue its mission to vividly reflect the business and investment developments in the economy, and at the same time to … [Read more...] about Pairing well with investors for 25 years
New image of 1000 year-old Thang Long (Hanoi)
Hanoi Times- Hanoi's 2010 goals are: Leading in economic development; leading in knowledge economic development, international integration and leading in industrialization and urban management; taking a lead in forming Hanoians' new civilization; contributing to the whole country's development. For making the dream come true, Hanoi releases its action program for 1000th Thang Long-Hanoi anniversary. Firstly, the city is trying to achieve 12-13% of GDP per year and US$ 3, 000 of GPD per capita. Then Hanoi needs to make a change in economic structure. Therefore, Hanoi should focus on high quality services and industries, high technology friendly with environment. For civilized image of the capital city by 2010, Hanoi should improve the quality and management of urban planning programs; attract foreign investments for technical infrastructure upgrading of all fields, especially in inner traffic. The city also guarantee for the quality and time of projects and 25 constructions … [Read more...] about New image of 1000 year-old Thang Long (Hanoi)
The joy in the new school year
In the school year of 2013-2014, schools in the province are joyful with upgraded facilities, receiving awards, honors ... , which is the motivation for improving the quality of teaching and learning. ENHANCED FACILITIES In this academic year, teachers and students in Nguyen Thai Binh high school (Dong Xuan district) are excited as the spacious 3-floor school with a total investment of VND 25.6 billion has been put into use. The school with 23 theory and specialized classrooms serves the learning need for children in Xuan Phuoc commune and western communes in Dong Xuan district. In Song Cau town, teachers and pupils in Xuan Thanh Boarding Pre-school are also very excited with the new school built by the Union of Friendship Organizations in Phu Yen province in collaboration with the People's Committee in Song Cau town at a cost of over VND 3.2 billion; the school-area is nearly 600m2, including 4 classrooms equipped with modern facilities. In addition to the newly constructed … [Read more...] about The joy in the new school year
Better provision of social security and welfare is a fundamental contents of 2011-2020 socio-economic development strategy
Better provision of social security and welfare is always a major policy and task of our Party and State which manifests the fine nature of our regime and guarantees the political and social stability and sustainable development of the nation. In order to introduce essential contents of the draft 2011-2020 socio-economic development strategy, next to the article on "Fast and sustainable development is the standpoint throughout the socio-economic development strategy of our country", Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung writes an article on social security and welfare. E-Communist Review has the honor to post this important article of the Prime Minister. … [Read more...] about Better provision of social security and welfare is a fundamental contents of 2011-2020 socio-economic development strategy