Therefore, the Government has set a growth target of 6.5 per cent for this year, twice the growth rate of last year. This is a big challenge as the pandemic is still complex, there are many risks related to trade conflicts between major economies and global political instability. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese economy tipped to bounce back in 2021
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Private sector development to enhance FDI efficiency
The development of supporting industries has yet to catch up with the growth and demand of FDI enterprises, as Vietnamese enterprises are mainly micro, small and medium businesses short of capital and technology, so they cannot meet the requirements to produce components and parts of the main products, especially those which require hi-tech investment; the training of high-quality manpower for the supporting industries is still inadequate and weak; and though policies to develop the supporting industries are available, enterprises are generally let to manage by themselves. Private enterprises qualified for spearhead areas of the supporting industries have not yet been selected to develop links in the global supply chain in Vietnam. Though State-owned enterprises hold huge assets of the country, most of them are unable to build links in the global supply chain in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Private sector development to enhance FDI efficiency
Teachers’ Day in Vietnam: Teaching the future
The pressure grows with the demands of society that teachers become better at their jobs without widespread access to professional development training. In the Mekong Delta not so long ago, local English teachers were being threatened with disciplinary action if they couldn’t reach the B2 standard for English teachers. Now that’s demoralizing. Fortunately, that idea was withdrawn and offers of more help have been provided. … [Read more...] about Teachers’ Day in Vietnam: Teaching the future