Since 2014, Vietnam has paid attention to local enterprises. The freedom for people and enterprises to do business in industries and trades not banned or required conditions by the law has been legalized - PHOTO: THANH HOA Success is the major achievement of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in Vietnam over the past 33 years while shortcomings are still a minor aspect. However, if those shortcomings are not rectified early, FDI attraction over the coming time, for the immediate future to 2030, will not continue to fare as well as expected. In discussion over the theme “Continuing reform to attract FDI successfully,” besides necessary contents regarding shortcomings in FDI attraction over the past time, the author would like to deal with two contents: (1) Existing shortcomings which need urgent rectification; and (2) Development of the private sector to enhance the quality and efficiency of FDI in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Private sector development to enhance FDI efficiency
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In Tokyo’s lockdown, some drink on even after authorities call time
A man walks past restaurants which closed after 8 PM, the time the government asks them to close by, amid the coronavirus emergency decree in Tokyo, Japan, January 15, 2021. Photo: Reuters Some criticise what they call a half-hearted government response. Suga has been accused of being slow to act out of fear of damaging the economy. His support has plunged. … [Read more...] about In Tokyo’s lockdown, some drink on even after authorities call time
Unbearable grief grips landslide survivors in central Vietnam
He does not remember what happened next. Later, he regained consciousness at a spot around 30 meters away, feeling dizzy. He crawled to his feet and saw the arm of a woman sticking out of layers of mud and waving. He pulled out and asked her to raise her voice if she saw anyone else and moved on to try and save others. … [Read more...] about Unbearable grief grips landslide survivors in central Vietnam
An overseas Vietnamese: Covid-19 infected, in lockdown and the desire to fly back home
I just want to say that the physical pain is really terrible when being infected by a kind of virus that just “as harmful as seasonal flu”, like the British had previously thought. Even with me – a very healthy person without any underlying illnesses; non-smoking; do exercise and play sports regularly- the health is till severely affected by coronavirus infection. Somehow, I felt extremely impotent. … [Read more...] about An overseas Vietnamese: Covid-19 infected, in lockdown and the desire to fly back home
