SOE reform

Update news SOE reform

Leaders grapple with core function of SOEs

Vietnam’s moves to reform and boost the performance of state-owned enterprises is just the latest in a long line of adjustments over the years, 

Vietnam targets 1 million businesses by 2020, but will they survive?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is expected to have 1 million businesses by 2020 as targeted by the government, but economists warn that companies won’t be able to grow in a stifling business environment.

Vietnam to set up super-committee to manage state assets in SOEs

VietNamNet Bridge - The Committee for managing and supervising state capital and assets will have the function of investing in enterprises and managing the asset portfolio. 

IMF worries about SOE reform

 VietNamNet Bridge – The International Monetary Fund’s Resident Representative for Vietnam Sanjay Kalra has expressed concerns over State-owned enterprise (SOE) reform due to soaring debts in the sector.