Funding Economic Development: A Comparative Study of Financial Sector Reform in Vietnam and China

Given the importance of financial sector development for sustained economic growth, especially in the context of Vietnam’s own performance since embarking the Ð?i M?i economic reforms twenty years ago, the objective of this study is to analyze the financial sector development in Vietnam and China within the framework of financial sector reforms introduced in the two countries. The study will assess the progress to date and future challenges for each country; compare and contrast financial sector reform strategies and performance; and formulate policy recommendations for further financial sector reform in Vietnam.