Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers
Contributions
-
Central Bank Digital Currency: A Crypto Vision for Vietnam
Although blockchain technology has been known in Vietnam for a number of years, CBDC is still a new concept for the state bank and the responsible authorities. There has to be a long-term vision for the country, state FNF country director Andreas Stoffers and Doan Thanh Huyen in Hanoi.
-
Low public debt as recipe for Vietnam’s success and repositioning
Vietnam's public debt has decreased to about 55.0% of GDP by the end of 2020. This sound fiscal policy - together with prudent monetary policy - makes Vietnam fit for the post-Covid 19 crisis era. This paves the way for the country's powerful repositioning.
-
Coping with the outbreak in the Vietnamese way – a role model?
The world is currently teetering on the brink of the global health crisis. After the longest economic boom of modern times after 2008, many seemed to have forgotten that economic crises have always been and still are quite normal. It will depend on how countries will deal with the crisis and what economic policy measures will be taken. Vietnam is presenting an interesting package of measures. Can it serve as a model?
-
The Role of the New Investment Law and EVFTA
Since the New Investment law is aimed to ease the doing of business in Vietnam it will have a positive impact on the attraction of FDI and the improvement of Vietnam’s business environment. This effect is perfectly timed with the positive effects of free trade agreements and creates synergies in times of Vietnam’s repositioning after the Covid19 crisis.
