Reviewing Vietnam’s Economic Reforms since the CPV’s Twelfth Congress
Hiep, Le Hong | January 2017
Abstract
This essay provides an initial assessment of the efforts by Vietnam’s new government to fulfil such a mandate. It argues that contrary to the public’s uncertainty about his policy inclinations before the CPV’s Twelfth Congress, PM Phuc has proven to be an active, reform-minded, and business-friendly leader. Various measures to resolve legacy problems left by the previous administration and to improve the business environment have brought about positive changes. However, Mr Phuc’s government is still struggling to address Vietnam’s longstanding economic woes, such as the weak banking system, the underperforming state-owned sector, and the fast-expanding budget deficit. Despite some initial achievements, challenges for the government in the next four years remain substantial.
Citation
Hiep, Le Hong. 2017. Reviewing Vietnam’s Economic Reforms since the CPV’s Twelfth Congress. © ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/6743. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.ISSN
2335-6677
Keywords
Economic planning
Economic structure
Growth policy
Trade relations
Trade policy
Trade policy
Economic development
Economies in transition
International economy
Border integration
Economic integration
Gross domestic product
Trade policy
Institutional Framework
Public Administration
Business Ethics
Development Economics
Regional Economic Development
Economic Impact
Asian Development Bank
Development
Economic Boom
Regional Economic Integration
Good Governance
Governance Approach
Regional economics
Economic forecasting
Economic development projects
Success in business
Business
Free trade
Business
Economics
Communication in economic development
Restraint of trade
International economic integration
Trade blocs
East-West trade
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