Delay in repairing Hanoi airport runways continues

VCCI chairman Vu Tien Loc says there are positive changes in the local business climate this year but much more could have been achieved.

The officer refused to plead guilty, saying the $42,000 police seized came from donations for his sister's funeral.

The country has been advised to continue reforms, reduce red tape and increase transparency.

‘Abuse of laws and arbitrary behavior at public offices are still very common.’

Many businesses only learn about the changes after they have already taken effect, leading to heavy penalties.

In order to reduce the number of meetings, more meetings will have to be held first.

The switch to an online database that doesn't tie people to one address is still some way off.

The decades-old management method has come to signify Vietnam's red tape by tying one person’s life and career to a particular city/province.

Most reforms have been in the fields of power accession, tax, credit accession, international trade and business registration.

A massive inter-agency center will be their home from next year, but not everyone is convinced.

Red-faced officials have apologized and asked her to remove the post, but she wants to see real change.

'It's not just customs procedures; unofficial fees to complete administrative procedures quickly and conveniently are rife across all sectors.'

And still counting.