What technologies will Vietnam use in the future
VietNamNet Bridge - Manufacturers complain that restrictions on importing used equipment are too strict but scientists say the requirements pave the way for outdated technologies to enter Vietnam.
Facing strong opposition from businesses, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) compromised by lowering requirements on used equipment imports.
In order to be imported into Vietnam, used machines and equipment mustnot be on the list of used machines, equipment and technology chains banned from import, enacted by competent authorities.
Under Circular No 20 in 2014, imported equipment had to be used for no longer than five years and the quality had to be at least 80 percent of the initial quality.
However, in the latest move, MST has decided to accept equipment with usage of up to 10 years and quality of 70 percent.
Dr Pham Ngoc Dang, Member of the National Sustainable Development Committee, and Chair of the Vietnam Construction Association, warned that Vietnam will become the world’s technology dumping ground.
He also warned that the existence of outdated Chinese technology will never be settled if Vietnam does not create barriers against low technologies and apply measures to encourage businesses to use advanced technologies.
The pressure by domestic manufacturers and the strong warnings by Vietnamese scientists puts the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) in a dilemma.
What should be the right attitude toward the matter?
Dr. Nguyen Van Nam, former head of the Trade Research Institute, noted that Vietnamese businesses did not oppose the idea of tightening control over used technology imports. They criticized Circular No 20 because of rigid and unreasonable regulations which would not help control technology imports into Vietnam.
Nam pointed out that MST sets general regulations on the limits of usage time and the quality on all kinds of machines, no matter where they are from.
Meanwhile, the director of a mechanical engineering company in Hanoi noted that a machine more than 10 years old made by G7 countries would still be very good, and it may be even better than a brand-new machine made in China or Taiwan.
Nam also pointed out that there two sides of a coin. It is true that if Vietnam lowers the requirements on used technology imports, outdated technologies may escape the bodyguards’ net to penetrate Vietnam.
However, the new policy paves the way for businesses to import source technologies.
Therefore, Nam thinks the general regulation needs to be replaced.
“It would be better to set up specific requirements on machines and equipment based on their functions, sources of origin and their importance to domestic industries,” Nam said.
Source : english.vietnamnet.vn
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VietNamNet Bridge - Manufacturers complain that restrictions on importing used equipment are too strict but scientists say the requirements pave the way for outdated technologies to enter Vietnam.
Facing strong opposition from businesses, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) compromised by lowering requirements on used equipment imports.
In order to be imported into Vietnam, used machines and equipment mustnot be on the list of used machines, equipment and technology chains banned from import, enacted by competent authorities.
Under Circular No 20 in 2014, imported equipment had to be used for no longer than five years and the quality had to be at least 80 percent of the initial quality.
However, in the latest move, MST has decided to accept equipment with usage of up to 10 years and quality of 70 percent.
Dr Pham Ngoc Dang, Member of the National Sustainable Development Committee, and Chair of the Vietnam Construction Association, warned that Vietnam will become the world’s technology dumping ground.
He also warned that the existence of outdated Chinese technology will never be settled if Vietnam does not create barriers against low technologies and apply measures to encourage businesses to use advanced technologies.
The pressure by domestic manufacturers and the strong warnings by Vietnamese scientists puts the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) in a dilemma.
What should be the right attitude toward the matter?
Dr. Nguyen Van Nam, former head of the Trade Research Institute, noted that Vietnamese businesses did not oppose the idea of tightening control over used technology imports. They criticized Circular No 20 because of rigid and unreasonable regulations which would not help control technology imports into Vietnam.
Nam pointed out that MST sets general regulations on the limits of usage time and the quality on all kinds of machines, no matter where they are from.
Meanwhile, the director of a mechanical engineering company in Hanoi noted that a machine more than 10 years old made by G7 countries would still be very good, and it may be even better than a brand-new machine made in China or Taiwan.
Nam also pointed out that there two sides of a coin. It is true that if Vietnam lowers the requirements on used technology imports, outdated technologies may escape the bodyguards’ net to penetrate Vietnam.
However, the new policy paves the way for businesses to import source technologies.
Therefore, Nam thinks the general regulation needs to be replaced.
“It would be better to set up specific requirements on machines and equipment based on their functions, sources of origin and their importance to domestic industries,” Nam said.
Source : english.vietnamnet.vn
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