Law on Enterprises needs greater reforms Việt Nam must continue to improve on its Law on Enterprises, experts and researchers said at a law conference in Hà Nội yesterday.

HCM City Court continues trial of Trust Bank’s former shareholder The People’s Court of HCM City started a trial on Friday against Hứa Thị Phấn, a former senior advisor to the board of directors of Đại Tín Bank (Trust Bank), now Việt Nam Construction Bank (VNCB), for “abusing trust to appropriate property” under article 175 of the 2015 Penal Code.

Jail sentences given to officials related to land management violations Twelve government officials have been jailed for embezzling funds and failing in their duties.

SoEs not ready for digitalisation A representative from Petro Vietnam said one reason for slow digitalisation among SoEs was their risk-averse nature.

VN a magnet for investors: economist Việt Nam is an attractive market for investment, Dr Võ Trí Thanh, former deputy director of Central Economic Management and Research Institute told a conference in HCM City on Tuesday.

Private sector’s public goods provision: necessary but needs supervision

In early October, an unusual scene unfolded in a modern part of the capital: hundreds of thousands of Hanoians were queuing up to collect clean water from a tanker. This wasn’t a throwback to the bad old days when water shortages were common. It was due to a polluted supply of tap water.

Drug trafficking and corruption crimes heat NA deputies’ debate Deputies at the National Assembly (NA) are growing increasingly concerned more and more young people are developing drug habits. And they fear Việt Nam is becoming a transit route for the narcotics smugglers.

Fitch Ratings affirms Việt Nam’s sovereign rating at 'BB' with positive outlook Fitch’s latest rating has helped soothe concerns caused by last month's statement made by Moody's Investors Service.

Private sector the main driving force for economic growth The private sector was the main driver of growth for Việt Nam in the first nine months this year, a conference held by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) heard on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

Regulatory reform a must to improve business conditions

Going to court is not an option for most firms when it come to resolving disputes.