SOEs need to enhance autonomy in operation: report State-owned enterprises (SOEs) need to enhance their autonomy and responsibility under market mechanisms to contribute to the growth of the economy, according to a report by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).

Institutional reforms needed to support enterprises' development Phan Đức Hiếu, deputy director-general of the Central Institute for Economic Management under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper about young Vietnamese enterprises’ need for Government support

Gov’t to boost firms, private investment to accelerate post-pandemic growth The Government was focusing on boosting the development of enterprises and encourage private investment among keys to accelerate post-pandemic economic growth.

Việt Nam needs to implement synchronous business environment reform

Việt Nam has gained success in reforming business conditions over the past seven years. However, the nation has not reached its target at being one of the top four ASEAN business environments. Phan Đức Hiếu, deputy head of the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM), speaks to Vietnam News Agency about those issues.

Firms concerned about legality of online meeting amid pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic means many businesses either can't, or are reluctant to, meet face-to-face. So in a first for Việt Nam, businesses must now hold crucial meetings via online portals.

Model change needed to improve corporate governance

According to the International Finance Corporation, companies with good corporate governance report their return-on-equity ratios are three times the ratios at worse-governed companies

Working group set to boost reforms

A special working group in charge of boosting reforms and improving the business climate would be set up this year, Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tiến Dũng said at a meeting on Thursday to discuss plans to simplify business procedures in 2020-25.

Việt Nam making progress in improving competitiveness

Although Việt Nam has made strides in enhancing the business environment and competitiveness capacity, there’s still room for improvement, heard participants at a meeting held in Hà Nội on Friday.

Enterprises face tough international competition Phan Đức Hiếu, deputy director of the Central Institute for Economic Management, talks to Việt Nam News on the need to have strong co-operation between the Government and enterprises to succeed in the international market.

Household business requires a new rule for better management

Economics experts has called for an independent law to be set up focussing on household businesses.