Real reform a growth imperative Genuine reforms are a must for recovery in 2014, Dr Nguyen Duc Thanh, member of the PM's Policy Advisory Council, tells the Viet Nam va The gioi (Viet Nam and the World) Newspaper.

Vietnamese enterprises see light at the end of the tunnel Viet Nam's economic outlook is better than in previous years. Cao Sy Kiem, president of the Viet Nam Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Association, spoke with the Thoi Bao Kinh Te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times).

Institutional reform, monopoly curbs key to economic growth Economist Vu Dinh Anh of the Finance Ministry tells Viet Nam Financial Times Online that failure to advance administrative reforms and increase competitiveness is likely to land the nation in big trouble this year.

Prime Minister Dung delivers New Year message of growth Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has highlighted the need to improve institutions and promote people's rights for a successful 2014, laying the foundations for the country's rapid and sustainable development.

Top leaders extend New Year Greetings On the occasion of the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet), President Truong Tan Sang extended his New Year's greetings to people nationwide, while National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung took part in an online meeting with soldiers and people on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

New Year, New Cheer

Nation achieves average five-year growth of 7% Viet Nam has taken great strides in ensuring sustainable development over the past five years with an impressive average annual GDP growth rate of 7 per cent, in spite of difficulties and challenges from the world economic crisis, the third national conference on sustainable development heard yesterday.

PM tells localities to join hands and work efficiently Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged ministries and localities to implement synchronously and comprehensively all aspects of the 2011 socio-economic tasks and State budget estimates, right from the start of the year.

Fatherland Front hails achievements of Catholics The president of Viet Nam's Fatherland Front (VFF), Pham The Duyet, expressed gratitude to Catholic leaders and the congregation of the Ha Noi Diocese for their contributions to patriotic activities.