I choose Vietnam as the country of analysis because it is a fast-growing developing economy
and has actively improved its business environment since the early 2000s, especially after
joining the WTO in 2007.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the ease of doing business in Vietnam has generally
improved. The government has implemented many reforms to reduce administrative
procedures, attract foreign investment, and support private enterprises. As a result, Vietnam
has become a popular destination for manufacturing and international trade.
Using the World Bank’s Doing Business Historical Data, several key indexes can be selected, such
as:
Starting a Business
Trading Across Borders
Getting Credit
Enforcing Contracts
These indexes are constructed based on quantitative indicators like the number of procedures,
time, cost, and legal requirements needed to complete specific business activities. For example,
the “Starting a Business” index measures how many steps and how much time it takes to legally
establish a company.
Graphs based on the data show a clear improving trend in most indexes over time, especially in
starting a business and trading across borders. However, some areas such as enforcing contracts
still improve slowly.
In conclusion, Vietnam’s ease of doing business has improved overall since the 21st century,
although there is still room for further reform.