VietNamNet Bridge – A circular issued by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), set to take effect this Friday, may not succeed in facilitating the provision of credit guarantees to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

VietNamNet Bridge – To develop a fair market economy, Viet Nam needs to treat its SMEs better, Nguyen Duc Thanh, director of Viet Nam Centre for Economic and Policy Research, tells Thoi bao Kinh doanh (Business Times). 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The banking system is plagued by low credit growth, huge liquidity but firms unable to borrow, and difficulty in selling mortgaged assets to liquidate bad loans,

 VN organises cashew-themed ‘rendezvous'; Bank assets value surges in March; ‘Privileged' SMEs suffer credit freeze; Big push planned for VN goods; New TPP round begins in Vietnam

Of the more than 500,000 operating enterprises in Vietnam, up to 95-96% are small and super-small ones. If household-scaled businesses are added to the statistics, the percentage of small, super-small and micro-enterprises may account for 99.9%.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The country's consumer price index (CPI) in March dropped 0.44 per cent against the previous month, the lowest level recorded during the past decade.

 New pact to yield export benefits; SMEs seek financial support; Denmark increases private sector support; Cement makers fail in energy-saving drive; Lotte Mart expands chain footprint to the capital

 Anti-dumping duty imposed on VN bicycle tyres; Repsol lubricants enter Viet Nam market; Government bonds fetch over 6 trillion VND; Rice exports reach 1.31 million tonnes in Q1

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's economic outlook is better than in previous years. Cao Sy Kiem, president of the Viet Nam Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Association, spoke with the Thoi Bao Kinh Te Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite Vietnam’s call for investment from Japanese small and medium enterprises to develop supporting industries, Japanese investors have complained that unclear regulations limiting the import of used machinery

 VietNamNet Bridge – E-Commerce on mobile phones is forecast to see strong growth next year, allowing customers to easily make online purchases, according to Bizweb Viet Nam.

 IFC to invest in Vietnamese SMEs; Wood exports to pick up; Hanoi inaugurates its largest entertainment complex; Vietnam sees higher trade surplus; Vietnam ranks third in shrimp exports

 Three ‘giants' agree on technology solutions; SMEs urged to seize opportunities by FTAs; Economic difficulties still looming; BIDV provides US$5 million for Japanese enterprises

Firms invest in information security; PVN posts $29.85b in turnover; Russian SMEs contemplate Vietnam expansions; Agriculture sector anticipates RoK opportunities; Businesses still hindered by tax issues

 Japan firm builds US$28-mln plant in Dong Nai; Law to be revised to ensure fairness; Vietnam prioritises trade ties with EU; Vietnamese retail market to watch for big rewards

 Mekong Delta expects rise in industrial production; European firms split on economic outlook; Ad agency creates ‘anxiety' rating; Steel oversupply defies weak demand; Garment, textile exports to reach $19bn ahead of TPP

 VN Airlines to sell 2.7% stake in bank; Vietnam enjoys 26% surge in export to Canada; Promotion month launched in Hanoi; Investors concerned about corruption in Vietnam; PM opens up to world credit ratings

 Europe's space company Astrium announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Arianespace to begin production of 18 additional Ariane 5 ECA launchers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Asset Management Company (VAMC) has been operating for nearly one month. However, investors still lack information about how the company will buy non-performing loans (NPLs) from banks.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Viet Nam should prepare a long-term business strategy as the economy gradually escapes from its stagnant situation,