President of the European Chamber of Commerce, Alain Cany, affirms that Vietnam remains an important economic partner to Europe. Here are a few examples: European companies currently have 796 investment projects in Vietnam - combined capital of $12 billion. Bilateral trade between the European Union (EU) and Vietnam is worth $76 billion, $50 billion of which are Vietnamese … [Read more...] about European Chamber of Commerce Says Vietnam is Safe for Overseas Investors
World Bank Reviews Economic Outlook of Vietnam
There is no doubt that Vietnam, like many other East Asian and Pacific countries, is facing difficult times with the current global slowdown. Vietnam's growing openness to world markets has left it more vulnerable to plunging commodity prices, declining global trade, and tightening of capital markets. The latest East Asia and Pacific Update by the World Bank, however, paints … [Read more...] about World Bank Reviews Economic Outlook of Vietnam
Health Care in Vietnam – A New World Bank Report
If you're interested in health care, and particularly health care in Vietnam, good news! The World Bank recently published a detailed report (188 pages!) on the status of health care in Vietnam and the necessary measures to further strengthen the health system. Rapid improvements in Vietnam's health system since 2000 has taken the world by surprise. Infant and under-five … [Read more...] about Health Care in Vietnam – A New World Bank Report
Vietnamese Diaspora – A “Brain Drain”?
"Brain-Drain" is the migration of best and brightest from poor countries to rich countries. Vietnam, like many other low and middle income countries, had seen its best leave for greener pastures. But now, at least for some countries, the best and brightest may be returning home. UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor, Dr. AnnaLee Saxenian, has been studying the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Diaspora – A “Brain Drain”?
United Nations Pledged $4.7M for Gender Equality in Vietnam
In 2007 I traveled back to Vietnam alone for the first time. I was amazed to see that all the streets in my little town are now paved and glittered with traffic lights and fancy mopeds. There are now large factories bordering the town and small businesses popping up at every corner. There is even a bank! Vietnam today is far from what I remembered it to be during the first … [Read more...] about United Nations Pledged $4.7M for Gender Equality in Vietnam