TALK: Viet Nam’s Economic Reform: 1986-2016

February 2, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Mānoa Campus, Moore 319 (Tokioka Room) Add to Calendar

This talk discusses experiences of Viet Nam in its transformation process from the planned economy to the free-market mechanism.

Viet Nam was one of the poorest countries in the world with the average income per capita of around US$100 before the economic reform in 1986. The renovation has upgraded this figure to US$2.228 by the end of 2015. Viet Nam has realized its mistakes and opened its door to the outside world; pursuing the economic development model of Western countries. Important theoretical foundations of commercial development have been adopted and applied in social realities. Viet Nam has eliminated the economic model of forbidding markets. Free trade activities have effectively facilitated Viet Nam’s exports and imports. In addition, the Vietnamese government has made strong efforts to improve business law and legal system which favor market-orientation. This has created a competitive environment for commercial activities.

However, there still exist some conflicts between state policies and implementation of departments, agencies. Liberal and suitable policies on exchange rates, tariffs, quotas, permits, taxes and other regulations related to export and import play a crucial role in economic development of Viet Nam.

The issue will become more urgent for Viet Nam, especially by the end of 2015 when ASEAN becomes an economic community. The role of the state is more pressing in terms of empowering human resources and adapting to new trade models. Viet Nam will have more opportunities for economic development, yet harsh competitiveness with regional countries will also lead to many challenges and risks for businesses on their integration process.


Event Sponsor
Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Mānoa Campus

More Information
Thang, 956-2688, cseaspr@hawaii.edu

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