“Greater reforms are critical to accelerate economic growth and improve growth quality,” said Nguyen Dinh Cung, CIEM’s Director. He stressed there were a number of challenges ahead for Viet Nam’s economy, while the room for macro-economic policies to stimulate growth was narrowing. … [Read more...] about VN urged to improve economic resilience
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ASEAN targets 2020 RCEP signing despite Indian obstacle
Pak Iman Pambagyo, chairman of the RCEP Trade Negotiating Committee, said ASEAN is determined to bring India back to the table. “We will accomplish this goal by 2020, when Vietnam is the ASEAN Chair. We have reached a high consensus among members who have been very active in negotiating and seeking solutions to handle problems in order to sign the agreement this year,” Pak Iman Pambagyo said. … [Read more...] about ASEAN targets 2020 RCEP signing despite Indian obstacle
Vietnam, Philippines discuss cooperation amid complicated COVID-19 pandemic
The Philippines pledges to continue supporting and coordinating closely with Vietnam to fulfil its role as the ASEAN Chair and non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the tenure 2020-2021, Locsin affirmed. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Philippines discuss cooperation amid complicated COVID-19 pandemic
PM orders strict nationwide social distancing rules, starting April 1
HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Tuesday has issued a range of stringent social distancing measures, including restricting people from leaving their homes and banning gatherings of more than two people in public. … [Read more...] about PM orders strict nationwide social distancing rules, starting April 1
Solutions needed to support COVID-19-affected labourers
Enterprises that currently have to suspend production because they lack raw materials or are unable to export goods, can take advantage of this time to organise courses to train and improve skills for labourers. We could use a part of the nation's unemployment insurance fund to assist enterprises to do that. The fund, about VNĐ70 trillion ($2.9 billion) now, might help both enterprises and employees to overcome current difficulties. The fund not only is used for unemployed people but also for improving labourers’ professional skills so that they could change their occupation if necessary. … [Read more...] about Solutions needed to support COVID-19-affected labourers
