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Confidence decreases as CDS index rises

VietNamNet Bridge - The credit default swap (CDS), the index that measures the risk of holding government bonds, increased in the last two months of the third quarter of 2015, showing foreign investors’ concern about Vietnam’s public debt.

How many state-owned economic groups are there in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of state-owned economic groups in Vietnam is unknown as they are vaguely defined.

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Former Italian PM Letta welcomed in Viet Nam; PM hails efforts of RoK-Viet Nam Friendship Association; CPVCC’s 10th meeting focuses on socio-economic performance

VN economy in 2014: gains and losses

VietNamNet Bridge – Policymakers and leading economists all have expressed their optimism about the economic performance in 2014, though they noted that some structural problems have not been settled.

12 officials of the Ministry of Finance return gifts

The Government Chief Inspector told National Assembly deputies on October 20 that this year 32 government officials have given the Government Inspectorate valuable presents they have received.

VND2 trillion planned for supporting industries fund

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government is expected to set aside VND2 trillion for a fund to financially assist individual and corporate producers and suppliers of products and services for supporting industries.

Nation vows to fight corruption

 VietNamNet Bridge – People are a decisive factor in the fight against corruption, Deputy Director of the National Defence and Security Council Le Viet Tuong told the Viet Nam Economics Times

Vietnam seeks investment for supporting industries

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government will accelerate construction of industrial zones and complexes for supporting industries across the country, with an aim to attract foreign investors, especially those with high-tech projects.

Public car decree may save $71m

 VietNamNet Bridge – The State budget will save about VND1.5 trillion (US$71.4 million) a year if a draft decree on cutting back car purchases by Government agencies is approved.

Government office clears up socio-economic issues

 Minister and head of the Government Office Nguyen Van Nen fielded questions about steps against negative impacts on socio-economic development arising from the ongoing East Sea dispute at the Government’s monthly press briefing in Hanoi on July 1.

Gov't to support new fishing fleet

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government will help the deep-sea fishing industry build a high-capacity fleet of fishing boats, deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh said at talks on a draft decree on aquatic production on Friday.

PM calls for public service reform

 VietNamNet Bridge – The government has vowed to build a clean and effective public service, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Tran Tuan Anh told the Viet Nam Economics Times.

Guidelines for operation of financial companies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Government Decree No. 39/2014/ND-CP has been issued to regulate operation of financial companies and financial leasing companies. The Decree applies to financial companies and financial leasing companies established

Gov’t releases action program for international integration

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has issued an action program for the realization of the Party Central Committee’s Resolution 22-NQ/TW on international integration.

PM directs to improve investment, business environment

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government will create favorable conditions for the business community to increase productivity, competitiveness, quality and competitiveness and make contribution to the nation’s socio-economic development.

Reward merit, punish poor civil service performance: PM order

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government is determined to punish any malpractice detected in human resource development, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Tran Anh Tuan tells the Vietnam News Agency.

Citizenship rule may be relaxed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Officials may extend the deadline for overseas Vietnamese to register for local citizenship. They may also make it easier for people who want to restore their citizenship.

Readers air mixed opinions on use of foreign tour guides

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam News asked readers for their opinions about the Government's ban on non-Vietnamese tour guides working for Vietnamese tour companies.

Gov't gives the go-ahead for telco giant split ahead of IPO

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Information and Communications to separate service providers under the Viet Nam Post and Telecommunication Group in preparation for their equitisation.

Successful women meet difficulties at home

VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Van Anh, a deputy director at a company in Ha Noi, earns an impressive monthly salary. But her husband's lack of willingness to share the work of the household has put their marriage "at the edge of divorce".