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Tight control on foreign borrowing, businesses face more difficulties

Tight control on foreign borrowing, businesses face more difficulties

Since 2022, borrowing foreign capital without government guarantees has become more difficult, and according to feedback from many businesses, part of the reason is the tight control policies on foreign borrowing from the State Bank of Vietnam.

Enhancing social credit resources for sustainable development

Enhancing social credit resources for sustainable development

Enhancing social credit resources is essential for sustainable development, supporting key social projects, encouraging investment in underdeveloped areas, and combating climate change, thereby promoting social equity.

Thái Nguyên: Stimulating digital transformation for sustainable development of enterprises and cooperatives

Thái Nguyên: Stimulating digital transformation for sustainable development of enterprises and cooperatives

In the first half of 2024, Thái Nguyên witnessed a surge in digital transformation with the goal of digitizing 700 enterprises and contributing 20% of the digital economy to the GRDP by 2025.

Creating favorable mechanisms for business development: A key driver for economic growth

Creating favorable mechanisms for business development: A key driver for economic growth

Businesses are the main driving force behind economic development and the backbone of the national economy. To promote business growth, it is necessary to have support mechanisms and incentive policies in place.

Establishing interconnected mechanisms between digital platforms

Establishing interconnected mechanisms between digital platforms

In the context of rapidly developing e-commerce, managing product quality on digital platforms such as social networks and e-commerce marketplaces has become an urgent issue.

New proposal on petroleum business: Enterprises can have the freedom to set retail prices

New proposal on petroleum business: Enterprises can have the freedom to set retail prices

In a recent draft, the Ministry of Industry and Trade maintains the viewpoint that enterprises should calculate petroleum prices based on state-published factors.

Electric vehicle market share in Vietnam: Development trends and challenges

Electric vehicle market share in Vietnam: Development trends and challenges

The global automotive industry is transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, aiming to reduce pollution and protect the environment. In Vietnam, the electric vehicle is growing rapidly, but it also faces many challenges.

Farm School - What legal framework is needed for this new model?

Farm School - What legal framework is needed for this new model?

The addition and completion of the legal framework for the Farm School model is necessary to help this model operate stably and avoid negative transformations that affect the investment and business environment.

Why support taxi businesses transitioning to electric vehicles?

Why support taxi businesses transitioning to electric vehicles?

Vietnam is increasingly promoting the use of electric cars to reduce emissions and air pollution. In the taxi industry, transitioning from internal combustion engine cars to electric cars is becoming an important trend.

Interest rates decrease, why are business households still struggling to access capital?

Interest rates decrease, why are business households still struggling to access capital?

In the context of economic growth, access to loans is crucial for business households. Despite the decrease in interest rates, many business households face difficulties in accessing capital.

Mechanism for direct power purchase, promoting competitive electricity market

Mechanism for direct power purchase, promoting competitive electricity market

Decree 80 recently issued by the Government allows the implementation of direct power purchase (DPPA mechanism), not only unlocking renewable energy resources, attracting investment but also helping transition to green production.

Removing difficulties and protecting domestic steel manufacturing enterprises

Removing difficulties and protecting domestic steel manufacturing enterprises

The steel industry faces many difficulties and challenges in the context of international competition and market fluctuations. Therefore, solutions are needed to remove these difficulties and create favorable conditions for the industry.

Reasons why Korean enterprises want to invest long-term in Vietnam

Reasons why Korean enterprises want to invest long-term in Vietnam

Economic and investment relations between South Korea and Vietnam have developed strongly. As a result, Korean businesses have been flocking to Vietnam to seek long-term business and investment opportunities.

Supporting enterprises to join the global supply chain: Opening doors to opportunities and prosperity

Supporting enterprises to join the global supply chain: Opening doors to opportunities and prosperity

Creating a favorable environment for enterprises to participate in the global supply chain not only generates economic benefits but also contributes to the sustainable development and prosperity of the country.

Investment opportunities in real estate closely tied to infrastructure investment

Investment opportunities in real estate closely tied to infrastructure investment

Currently, increasing public investment, particularly in infrastructure projects, is a strategic priority that the Vietnamese government is actively promoting for 2024. This is seen as a major opportunity for the real estate market.

Removing policy "bottlenecks" and increasing connectivity for the development of the supporting industry

Removing policy "bottlenecks" and increasing connectivity for the development of the supporting industry

The supporting industry plays a crucial role in promoting development and enhancing competitiveness. To develop this sector robustly, it is necessary to remove policy "bottlenecks" and increase connectivity within the industry.

Electricity price hike and the long-term energy dilemma

Electricity price hike and the long-term energy dilemma

With EVN's third price hike since 2023, rising electricity costs burden households and industries. Experts warn that sustained losses threaten future power projects, urging reforms to boost investment and ensure energy security.

Institutional obstacles "tie up" enterprises and challenge economic growth

Institutional obstacles "tie up" enterprises and challenge economic growth

During a session discussing the 2024 socio-economic development plan, National Assembly deputies emphasized that institutional barriers remain a significant "obstacle" for businesses.

Pilot project for commercial housing to expand land use rights

Pilot project for commercial housing to expand land use rights

The National Assembly Standing Committee has submitted a pilot project on commercial housing through land use rights agreements for National Assembly consideration, aiming to unlock resources.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Kim Chung: The 1987 Land Law laid the foundation for the real estate market

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Kim Chung: The 1987 Land Law laid the foundation for the real estate market

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Kim Chung, former Deputy Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management, states that the 1987 Land Law laid the groundwork for the development of the real estate market.