The article which was first published online by Khmer Times on April 17, 2016 can be viewed here.
Vietnam Forum 2016 reviews national renovation process
Report by Vietnam Net Bridge News
Published on 16 April 2016
An international conference called Vietnam Forum was held for the first time in Singapore to review and examine how Doi Moi renewal policy has changed Vietnam over the past 30 years and its national and regional implications.
The two-day meeting brought together scholars from around the world, representatives of several embassies, and international correspondents.
Tan Chin Tiong, the Director of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), said Vietnam has made many important achievements over the past 30 years but is also facing challenges that are how to maintain the results for future growth.
Economists discussed the development of private businesses in Vietnam and the changes of state-owned enterprises.
They agreed that Vietnam needs to boost the growth of the private sector and the reform of the state sector to turn it into a pivotal factor to the national economy toward sustainable development.
Note: The article which was first published online by Vietnam Net Bridge News on April 16, 2016 can be viewed here.
Recently, ISEAS held a seminar based on the exclusive preview of the report by co-authors, Sidney Jones and Navhat Nuraniyah from the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict in Jakarta and Anthony Bubalo from the Lowy Institute.
The report, “Influences on Indonesian Students in Egypt and Turkey”, is based on in-depth interviews with Indonesian students currently studying in both countries.
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15 April 2016. Issue 2016/17
The US-ASEAN Connect can invigorate US-ASEAN economic relations in three specific ways.
a) Economic restructuring in China has affected foreign investors, including those from the US, through costs and labour issues. China’s shift up the global value chains and its present economic deceleration are affecting its trade with ASEAN. US investors can diversify their risks through a China Plus One Strategy, with locational advantages provided by ASEAN’s diversity, while allowing ASEAN to tap on US’s economic recovery.
b) It prepares other ASEAN member countries to join the TPPA through capacity building by raising the agreement’s credibility and by promoting inclusiveness within ASEAN.
c) It will deepen economic integration within ASEAN, thereby providing for a seamless movement of goods, services and people.
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The article which was first published online by The Japan Times on April 13, 2016 can be viewed here.
Forum on Vietnam’s economy after 30 years of reform held in Singapore
Report by Vietnam Net Bridge News
Published on 11 April 2016
International scholars from all over the world gathered in Singapore on April 7-8 for the Vietnam Forum 2016 to discuss Vietnam’s economic achievements and challeges after 30 years of reform.
Participants to the forum, which was organised by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, focused on four main areas – economy, politics, culture and society, and foreign policies; and pointed out challenges Vietnam needs to address to keep its momentum.
Tan Chin Tiong, ISEAS Director, highlighted some important economic achievements in the past 30 years. Between 1990-2014, Vietnam’s economy grew, on average at 6.8 percent annually, to become a medium per capita income country in 2009.
The rate of poor households was dramatically reduced from 58.1 percent in 1993 to 11.1 percent in 2012. The total foreign direct investment capital flowing into the country accumulated to 290.6 billion USD at the end of 2014, while the total export-import value reached 298 billion USD.
Despite the progress Vietnam has made, the country still has a lot of challenges ahead that need to be addressed, if it is to maintain its economic successes in the future.
Relating to those challenges, Professor Adam Forde, from the Victoria Institute of Strategic Economic Studies in Australia, said Vietnam has many opportunities to maintain its impressive achievements if the government ensures the continued enforcement of its policies.
Scholars also touched upon many other issues including the development of the private economic sector and the reform of state-owned enterprises. They agreed that Vietnam needs to do these to maintain sustainable growth.
According to Associate Prof. Konstantin M Wacker from the Faculty of Economy at Germany’s Gutenberg University, one of biggest challenges Vietnam faces is the modification of its regulations in line with international commitments it has signed such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, as well as to fulfil the requirements of the World Trade Organisation.
Participants at the forum also discussed Vietnam’s politics and foreign policy.
Note: The article which was first published online by Vietnam Net Bridge News on April 11, 2016 can be viewed here.
The interview by BBC Vietnam which was first broadcasted on Monday, 11 April 2016, can be viewed here.
The article which was first published online by The Sydney Morning Herald on April 11, 2016 can be viewed here.
The article which was first published online by The Straits Times on April 11, 2016 can be viewed here.
The article which was first published online by Berita Minggu on April 10, 2016 can be viewed here.
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