Other Briefings
Vietnam Moves Up on the Sustainable Trade Index
Vietnam moves up on the Sustainable Trade Index, which measures the capacity of countries to participate in the international trade system in a way that supports sustainable development. Read more to know about the rankings, regional comparison, and what more needs to be done.
Vietnam’s Booming Internet Economy
Vietnam’s internet economy continues to grow at one of the fastest paces in Southeast Asia. Led by segments such as e-commerce, online media, and travel, it is expected to continue its momentum till 2025.
Vietnam Ranked 69th in Ease of Doing Business Rankings
In the recently released ease of doing business rankings, Vietnam’s rank dropped by one place but achieved a higher overall score compared to last year. Read more to know about the country’s business environment and areas where Vietnam needs to make further improvements.
US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Talks – What’s on the Agenda?
The US and Vietnam need to resolve issues such as trade deficit, catfish trade, and Vietnam’s market economy status to further strengthen their trade relations. Read more to know about the major trade issues and the importance of a strong bilateral relationship.
Vietnam’s Q1-Q3 Growth, the Fastest Since 2011
Vietnam’s economy grew the fastest since 2011 in the first three quarters of 2018, largely driven by the industry, construction, and services sector. Read more to know about the economic expansion, industry growth, trade, FDI, and the major challenges for the next year.
Vietnam and AIIB: Meeting Infrastructure Needs
Vietnam and the AIIB are working closely to meet the capital requirements in financing infrastructure investments in the country. Vietnam needs to strengthen its legal framework and the AIIB needs to increase financing if the country wants to meet its socio-economic development goals.
Vietnam and the Middle East: Bilateral Trade Relations
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and the Middle East continues to grow steadily. Firms do face unique challenges in the market, but the region offers huge opportunities for exporters. Read more to know about the bilateral trade, major commodities, top trading partners, and market challenges.
Vietnam Releases the 2017 Economic Census
Vietnam released the 2017 Economic Census, focusing on economic establishments, business activities, labor market, and outsourcing activities. Read more to know about the census results and how the FDI, State-owned, and non-state enterprises fare against each other.
Vietnam: Sustainable Development Goals Financing
To achieve its Sustainable Development Goals, Vietnam needs to focus on developing its private sector, along with increasing government revenues, reducing debts, and reforming state-owned enterprises. Read more to know about the private and public investment sources and what more needs to be done to bridge the funding gap.
Vietnam’s M&A Market: Opportunities for Foreign Investors
For foreign investors, Vietnam’s M&A market offers huge opportunities in the public and private sectors. M&A transactions have increased since 2017 and will continue to do so in 2018. Read more to know about the major M&A sectors, regulations, investor concerns, and opportunities in 2018.
