Limitations in growth model reform and loose connectivity between domestic and foreign enterprises are among the causes eroding the attractiveness of Vietnam’s investment climate.
Delegates at the workshop (Source: dangcongsan.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Limitations in growth model reform, inadequate policies towards businesses and loose connectivity between dom𒆙estic and foreign enterprises are among the causes eroding the attractiveness of Vietnam’s investment climate, according to head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Vuong Dinh Hue.
It is a must to assess Vietnam’s competitive edge in comparison with global competitiveness, and devise solutions to raise the national index, Hue said at an international workshop on March 26.
Besides, the country should evaluate the competitive edge of local businesses as well as their products against the national backdrop, he added.
The official suggested Vietnam create solutions and institutions to attract the world’s venture capital funds in order to support startups, especially small and medium-sized, and private enterprises, explaining that apart from opportunities, the startups are expected to face a string of risks.
At the same time, the country should put in place specific solutions to help local firms better connect with foreign direct investment (FDI) partners and take part in the global value chain, he said.
Other delegates at the workshop emphasised the need for Vietnam to bring into full play opportunities afforded by the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement to which it is a member.
Administrative reform decides the presence of new waves of investments and startups, said Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Industry and Trade.
He proposed the Government create an optimal and equal institutional environment in tandem with rolling out measures and policies in support of SMEs. Businesses themselves should stick to those creations, he added.
World Bank Country Director to Vietnam Victoria Kwakwa said red tape in procedures, bureaucracy and corruption are the roots of a sluggish economy.
A transparent banking system and well-regulated financial market are necessary for institutional streamlining and infrastructure development which can ensure economic growth, she added.
The World Bank official also suggested Vietnam develop skillful labourers who can easily adapt to economic changes.-VNA
Vietnam’s economic growth rate is expected to range from 6.5-7 percent in the next five years, according to a report presented by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
This year and in the future, the private sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to be a driving force for economic growth.
The Central Bank of Malaysia has forecasted the economy to falter in 2016, as the country has been navigating a challenging economic environment, driven by the global economic and financial situation.
The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), which was concluded in early February, will bring opportunities to Vietnam's businesses, especially those in the textile, garment and footwear sectors.
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Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
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Delegates at the workshop (Source: dangcongsan.vn)
