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Challenges of Doing Business in Vietnam
Frontier and emerging markets are not easy places to do business. In this article, we give an overview of the key challenges of doing business in Vietnam.
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Multilateral Vietnam: ASEAN, AEC, APEC, RCEP, and TPP
In this article, we give an overview of the key regional trade organisations which Vietnam is a member of, and strategic benefits.
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Vietnam’s Political System: A Snapshot
The 2016 National Party Congress will see the selection of party and government leaders. When the new wave of leaders take the reins, there may be a change in the pace of reforms, but not direction.
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A New Urban Vietnam
When China embarked on its ambitious reform programme in 1978, its urban population as a percentage of overall population soon grew above that of its southern neighbour. Following initiation of Vietnam’s Doi Moi in 1986, a similar trend emerged.
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Indonesia: OJK Promotes Sustainable Finance
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) Commissioner has spoken out to promote sustainable finance in the country in order to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Indonesia: World Bank Pledges $10bn for Infrastructure, Poverty Reduction
The World Bank has endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework for Indonesia, to deliver over $10 billion towards infrastructure development and poverty reduction over the next five years.
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Vietnam: IT Workforce Capacity Shortfall by 2020
Vietnam is to face a shortage of half a million IT professionals by 2020, According to a new report by recruitment company VietnamWorks.
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Vietnam Infrastructure Update: Hanoi and HCMC Metros
Hanoi Train Station-Nhon Urban Metro Rail Project Director Nguyen Quang Manh has announced that additional loan agreements for the project have been signed.
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Vietnam: Long-Awaited Investment Law Guidelines Promulgated
The promulgation of Decree No.118/2015/ND-CP on the Investment Law clarifies key investment and business registration procedures.
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India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry Reviews FTAs
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is conducting a review of existing FTAs, following a call in the Economic Survey for a “reality check” on the agreements.