After nearly thirty years of renovation, Viet Nam has gradually integrated into regional and international economies. Achievements recorded in that integration process have made important contribution to socio-economic development, and enhanced the country’s position and role in the international arena. Looking back at the past thirty years, we can see more clearly advantages, difficulties, opportunities and challenges to be able to reap new achievements in proactive and active international integration in the coming time. 1- It is possible to say that Viet Nam’s economic renovation in the past thirty years includes two main contents. They are the shift from the centrally-run, bureaucratic and state-subsidized market economy to the socialist-oriented market economy; and the shift from the autarkical economy to open economy which is integrating into regional and global economies. In the past three decades, Viet Nam’s international integration underwent different … [Read more...] about Thirty years of international economic integration: some thoughts and recommendations
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The book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam”
Preface Chapter I: Vietnam's Viewpoints and Policies on Human Rights Chapter II: Vietnam's Achievements in the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights I. Civil and Political Rights 1. Rights to Vote and Stand for Election, and to Participate in the Administration of the State and Management of the Society 2. Freedoms of Speech and the Press, and the Right to Information 3. Freedom of Association and Assembly 4. Freedom of Religion and Belief 5. Ensuring Equal Rights among Ethnic Groups 6. Ensuring the Rights to Life, Physical Inviolability and Dignity 7. Freedom of Movement and Residence II. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1. Rights to Economic Development and Improvement of the Material Life 2. Social Rights 3. Right to Healthcare III. Rights of Women, Children, Family, Elderly and Disabled People. 1. Women's Rights and Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 2. The Rights of the Child 3. Rights of Disabled People and Agent … [Read more...] about The book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam”
National Assembly second session, eleventh working day: Discussing two draft laws and hearing reports on four bills
Different opinions on deposit insurance model Two different opinions were presented on the model for a deposit insurance organisation. The first suggested that the model for Vietnamese deposit insurance should be set up by the Prime Minister and managed by the State Bank of Vietnam, while the second said that deposit insurance should be managed by the State Bank of Vietnam and established by the State Bank's Governor. Deposit insurance has been implemented in many countries to partly or wholly protect bank depositors from losses if the bank is unable to pay its debts on time. It is a "safety net" for the system that promotes financial stability. The draft bill regulates that: "A deposit insurance organisation is a State financial institution set up by the Governor of the State Bank, which will.establish regulations and policies on deposit insurance with no profit targets". Deputy Phung Quoc Hien from Yen Bai, who is also Head of the NA Committee for Finance and Budget, … [Read more...] about National Assembly second session, eleventh working day: Discussing two draft laws and hearing reports on four bills
HSBC plan no indication of insurance market blues
Vietnam still an attractive investment destination for foreign insurers … [Read more...] about HSBC plan no indication of insurance market blues
Concentrating all resources and advantages for socioeconomic development in the next 5 years
BTO - At the 12th provincial Party Congress (term 2010-2015), many delegates participated in the discussions about orienting socioeconomic development in the next term. Delegate Luong Van Hai - director of Department of Planning and Investment Defining the targets for the next 5 years: annual average economic growth rate will achieve 13-13.5%, the economic structure will shift towards increasing proportion of industry, construction and service, and reducing proportion of agriculture and forestry. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is expected to reach about USD 2,200 in 2015. These targets are adequate to the reality of our province. However, we must recognize that it's not easy to implement these targets. To complete the targets, we need to concentrate on following solutions: Implementing the measures to foster production, economic growth, economic restructuring. We also need to boost productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness of each sector and product; … [Read more...] about Concentrating all resources and advantages for socioeconomic development in the next 5 years