The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently launched the annual Provincial Competitiveness Index Report 2014 (PCI 2014) in Hanoi. This is the 10th edition of PCI Report.The 2014 PCI survey is based on responses from nearly 10,000 domestic private enterprises across 63 provinces in Vietnam. Besides, PCI 2014 has remarks from foreign-invested companies in Vietnam on Vietnamese business environment and remarks of Vietnamese companies on opportunities and challenges from Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and labour relations in companies. More action to create a favourable business environmentDr Vu Tien Loc, VCCI President, said, PCI Report 2014 is launched when the Government of Vietnam is pushing for institutional reform and improving national competitiveness. The Government’s Resolution No. 19 clearly defines the objectives Vietnam needs to reach in many fields of administration and places the … [Read more...] about PCI: Momentum for Local Business Environment Improvement
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Tien Giang Tourism rises
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Travelling trends of tourists, particularly international travellers, have changed dramatically in recent years. They tend to search for natural hideaways, explore local cultural identities, and mingle with community life in destinations. With its fresh air and pleasant climate, Tien Giang province is one of the most appealing tourist destinations in the Mekong Delta region. Vietnam Business Forum has an interview with Mr Nguyen Ngoc Minh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, to learn about local tourism industry. Cuong Nguyen reports. With its convenient transportation systems and well-known historical sites, Tien Giang is an alluring destination for tourists who seek to enjoy ecological tourism, garden and water world-discovering tourism, community tourism and historical cultural tourism. Could you please share more about these strong tourism forms? Situated on the northern bank of the Tien River and with a 32-km coast, Tien Giang is … [Read more...] about Tien Giang Tourism rises
Market Day in Upland Ha Giang
A unique and integral cultural trait of Ha Giang is its market days. A marketplace in upland Ha Giang province is not only a place to exchange consumer goods and services but, more importantly, a place to exchange and exhibit cultural identity of local ethnic groups. When highland people go to market, they do not necessarily buy or sell anything but simply meet, exchange and treat each other local specialties like maize wine or thang co (a traditional dish made from untreated internal organs of cattle). In villages, market days are organised on a short week principle called “chợ lùi” (for instance, the market opens this Sunday, it will be opened next Saturday, then Friday in the following week and so forth). The market is usually open on Sundays in the district centre. Most products sold here are made by local people like maize, soybean, medicinal herbs, fruits, corn liquor, silver jewellery and others. Currently, on the Dong Van rock … [Read more...] about Market Day in Upland Ha Giang
Areas subject to investment incentives
No Province Extremely disadvantaged areas Disadvantaged areas 1 Bac Kan All districts, towns and Bac Kan city 2 Cao Bang All districts and Cao Bang city 3 Ha Giang All districts and Ha Giang city 4 Lai Chau All districts and Lai Chau city … [Read more...] about Areas subject to investment incentives
Viet Nam encourages two-child families
Over the years the Government of the People's Republic of China has wanted couples to have only one child. This idea is known as the "one child policy". Viet Nam has a "two child policy". The reason the Government wants people to have small families is that they will then be able to have more money to spend to live more comfortable and easier lives. by Ha Nguyen No-one in Huu Nghi Hospital in Ha Noi knew that nurse Nguyen Anh Lan was pregnant until she gave birth to her third child early this year. Lan knew of the Government's policy of two children per family but because she hadn't produced a son, her husband and parents in-law pressured her to have a third child. "It meant I had violated the government's policy and that my department and I would be fined by hospital leaders so I tried to tighten my pregnancy belt while I was at work so that no-one would know about my situation," said Lan. As it happened, Lan gave birth to a boy. Her entire family … [Read more...] about Viet Nam encourages two-child families
Northern, central areas prepare for integration
The conference was held in Thai Nguyen Province to seek solutions to difficulties faced by businesses in Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Cao Bang and Lang Son provinces, as well as Ha Giang and Tuyen Quang provinces. — Photo tintuc THAI NGUYEN (VNS) — Expediting institutional reform, improving the business climate and enhancing competitiveness are vital for businesses in six northern midland and mountainous provinces to cope with rising competition, a conference heard on Wednesday. The conference was held in Thai Nguyen Province to seek solutions to difficulties faced by businesses in Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Cao Bang and Lang Son provinces, as well as Ha Giang and Tuyen Quang provinces. According to Duong Ngoc Long, Deputy Secretary of Thai Nguyen Province's Party Committee, administrative reform was a prioritised task for socio-economic development, with three major breakthroughs in infrastructure, planning and improvement in the provincial competitiveness index (PCI). … [Read more...] about Northern, central areas prepare for integration
Three’s a crowd for many VN families
Birds and the bees: Medical workers help women in the central province of Thanh Hoa's Ha Vinh Commune learn about family planning and reproductive health. — VNA/VNS Photos Duong Ngoc by Ha NguyenNo-one in Huu Nghi Hospital in Ha Noi knew that nurse Nguyen Anh Lan was pregnant until she gave birth to her third child early this year.Lan knew of the Government's policy of two children per family but because she hadn't produced a son, her husband and parents in-law pressured her to have a third child."It meant I had violated the government's policy and that my department and I would be fined by hospital leaders so I tried to tighten my pregnancy belt while I was at work so that no-one would know about my situation," said Lan.As it happened, Lan gave birth to a boy. Her entire family was happy, though she personally had lost her monthly bonus and had her salary capped for two years."I'm happy to have my son but I'm also sad because my department, including my boss, has been … [Read more...] about Three’s a crowd for many VN families
Official list of 12th Party Central Committee announced
The following is the list of 180 official members and 20 alternate members of the 12th Party Central Committee.I. Official members No. Full name 1 NGUYEN HOANG ANH 2 CHU NGOC ANH 3 NGUYEN THUY ANH 4 TRAN TUAN ANH 5 NGUYEN XUAN ANH 6 HA BAN 7 NGUYEN … [Read more...] about Official list of 12th Party Central Committee announced
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/11
National Private Economic Development Research Board debutsThe National Private Economic Development Research Board made its debut in Hanoi on October 30.The board, managed by the Government’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform, is aimed at helping the Government reform mechanism, policies and administrative procedures related to the private economic sector, in keeping with the national economic objectives. It also takes the initiative of setting up an assisting system and mobilising resources for the performance of the assigned tasks.The board is chaired by Truong Gia Binh, who is also President of Vietnam Software and IT Services Association and Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform.Binh’s deputy is the General Director of Vina Capital Group and Deputy Chairman of Global Agenda Council on ASEAN (World Economic Forum) Don Di Lam.Members of the board also include representatives from the Vietnam Software and IT … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/11
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/11
Korean group proposes BOT road project in Can Tho cityYK Group of the Republic of Korea (RoK) suggested a transport project under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) format in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho during a working session with municipal authorities on October 31.YK Chairman Jang Sang Kyu said his group is interested in some projects in Can Tho, including the construction of a road linking National Highway 91 with Nam Song Hau road.Proposing two plans for this project, he said under the BOT format, the construction could be funded with the RoK’s capital and toll collection will last for 30 years. In the second plan, Can Tho will be the investor and cover 20-30% of the total cost while the remaining capital could be borrowed from the RoK Government.According to the municipal Department of Transport, the project will have total length of about 30km, including nine intersections and 25 bridges. Total cost for the construction is estimated at VND15.07 trillion (US$714 … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/11