The draft report reviewing the implementation of socio-economic development strategy 2011-2020 and building a socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030 said: “The economic growth rate did not reach the set target. Average GDP growth was about 5.9% per year in the 2011-2020 period, compared with the strategic target of 7-8% per year and lower than the previous two periods. GDP per capita in 2020 increased about $1,420 compared to 2010, much lower than that of many countries... The scale of the Vietnamese economy ranked 6th, while the population ranked 3rd among ASEAN countries." … [Read more...] about Two resolutions for reform
Unaudited pro forma financial information listing rules
Việt Nam’s foreign debts under control
According to the ministry, in the context of limited domestic resources, foreign debts from all economic sectors through flexible use of capital mobilisation has contributed to meet investment needs for public works, encouraged domestic savings and sped up capital turnover. It has also helped unleash potential resources of the economy to achieve socio-economic development goals and stabilise macro economy. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s foreign debts under control
Dutch police arrest hundreds at virus protest clashes
Hundreds of people gathered in the city centre, many carrying placards or holding hands, to demonstrate against measures including the 1.5-metre social distancing rule. (AFP/Robin VAN LONKHUIJSEN) Hundreds of people gathered in the city centre, many carrying placards or holding hands, to demonstrate against measures including the 1.5-metre social distancing rule. … [Read more...] about Dutch police arrest hundreds at virus protest clashes
Bình Dương is a magnet for foreign investors
Workers inside TPR Việt Nam Limited Company at the VSIP II Industrial Park in Bình Dương Province, which is among the locomotives driving the southern key economic zone.—VNA/VNS Photo Hải ÂuViet Nam News BÌNH DƯƠNG – As one of the fastest growing provinces in the key southern economic zone, Bình Dương is among the hottest investment destinations in the country. … [Read more...] about Bình Dương is a magnet for foreign investors
UPM to foster local and regional higher education upgrades
Assoc Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy, acting director general of the Higher Education Department at the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) How does Vietnamese higher education measure up to the world? Over the years, Vietnam’s higher education has made significant strides towards autonomy, enhancing accreditation, publicity of education quality, and approaching the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So far, as many as 160 Vietnamese higher education institutions and more than 300 training programmes have been accredited by prestigious domestic and international accreditation organisations. … [Read more...] about UPM to foster local and regional higher education upgrades