The Vietnam Development Report 2012 discusses that Vietnam can use the power of the market and the facilitating role of the state to chart a new course of development that is more efficient and equitable. This can be done by strengthening institutions, improving incentives and providing adequate information—labeled as the three “I’s” of the market economy. Read More
WORLD DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2012 On December 15 and 16, 2011, The World Bank launched its new World Development Report 2012 on Gender Equality and Development, in Vietnam. The report is one of the World Bank’s most important annual publications, and every year, it focuses on a new theme of importance to economic and social development. More| Download full report| Overview|Main messages| Related report: Vietnam Country Gender Assessment
TAKING STOCK DECEMBER 2011 Vietnam’s growth is expected to slow in 2011 as compared to 2010, though it is still projected to remain strong at around 5.8 percent. Despite uneven implementation, the Government’s stabilization package adopted in early 2011 (Resolution 11), has started to show results. More| Download full report| Presentation on the report
LAND COMPENSATION AND CLEARANCE - Nov 2011 Inadequacies in land compensation and clearance policies constraint economic growth in Vietnam. The National Assembly is expected to discuss and approve the new Land Law in 2013. More