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East-West Economic Corridor hits roadblocks
Red tape and inconsistent trade and immigration policies are hindering the development of the East-West Economic Corridor, a 1,450km highway linking 19 provinces in Viet Nam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, says the former director of the Institute of World Economics and Politics, Luu Ngoc Trinh.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau raises the maritime bar
Ba Ria-Vung Tau is muscling up investment into supporting industries, seaports and logistics development.
Promoting investment has benefitted the province's international economic integration and attracted foreign direct investment, with support from provincial management and businesses setting up shop in the province.