Trade wars

The article quoted Dr. Le Thai Ha from the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management as saying that Vietnam is on a firm footing. The government has managed to lower public debt, increase foreign currency reserves and create a more conducive environment for start-ups. … [Read more...] about Vietnam approaches leadership transition in rosy conditions: The Sunday Times

Peng Nian, assistant fellow at a national institute in China’s Hainan province, also believed proactive behaviour will follow. “Biden hopes to regain support from US allies and rebuild global leadership by reviving the bilateral and multilateral alliance network in Southeast Asia. He can be expected to engage again with Southeast Asian states – Vietnam and the Philippines in particular – to compete with China and contain its rise.” … [Read more...] about Biden keen to promote a strong America united

Nguyễn Văn Tuấn from the Việt Nam Cotton and Spinning Association said the country’s garment and textile products were exported mainly to the US, EU, Japan, and South Korea, with sales to other markets being modest. … [Read more...] about Firms seek support from VN diplomats abroad

Hanoi (VNA) - A workshop discussing measures to improve the effectiveness of the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and enhance the autonomy of Vietnam’s economy in the context of international integration was held on January 20 in Hanoi. The workshop, "Making RCEP work for economic well-being and autonomy in Vietnam: Required reform of trade and investment institutions", was co-hosted by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) and the Australia Supports Economic Reform in Vietnam (Aus4Reform) programme. It aims to assess trade and investment activities between Vietnam and other RCEP members, clarify institutional and structural issues that may affect the ability to take advantage of the opportunities, and address the challenges posed by the deal, thus proposing institutional reforms. According to CIEM Director Dr Tran Thi Hong Minh, in addition to efforts to realise the “dual goal” of controlling … [Read more...] about Measures sought to strengthen Vietnam’s economic autonomy