tug of war in japans diversification goals

Tug of war in Japan’s diversification goals

Despite the ongoing trade tensions between major economies, and the pandemic, supply chain shifts of Japanese investors are still taking place, mostly in the form of specifically targeted production expansions, with Vietnam being one of the prioritised destinations.
balancing act required for efficiency of oda in vietnam

Balancing act required for efficiency of ODA in Vietnam

For nearly three decades, Vietnam has made use of official development assistance from foreign partners, thereby accelerating socioeconomic development in areas like infrastructure, science and technology, and human resources. However, strict regulations, high interest rates, and other constraints are some of the reason why ministries are beginning to look for domestic alternatives.
auto industry steers strategy towards wider supply chains

Auto industry steers strategy towards wider supply chains

Vietnam’s automobile industry is transforming drastically but it still lacks scenarios to join the global supply chains after the COVID-19 pandemic.
investing in people to avail of eus tech advances

Investing in people to avail of EU’s tech advances

Vietnam’s integration into global value chains will remain just a dream without foreign investment, says Giorgio Aliberti, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, who discussed with VIR’s Hai Van what can be expected in the coming years.
new strategies required to set deeper roots for wood industry

New strategies required to set deeper roots for wood industry

To expand Vietnam’s wood industry sustainably, its development strategy must not only focus on the policies of importing countries but also domestic priorities. Senior policy analyst Dr. To Xuan Phuc from non-profit organisation Forest Trends talked with VIR’s Hai Van about his ideas for long-lasting and successful development in this field.
local wood industry overshadowed by sourcing issues

Local wood industry overshadowed by sourcing issues

Vietnam’s wood industry has shown signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2020. However, legal complications may arise through illegally-sourced raw materials from foreign suppliers and a lack of uniformity.
promoting the capability of vietnamese suppliers

Promoting the capability of Vietnamese suppliers

A series of development cooperation activities are being implemented by Samsung in Vietnam on the basis of stability and safety amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Kim Dong Hwan, vice president of Samsung Vietnam, in charge of Vietnam Procurement Center, spoke to VIR’s Hai Van about the priority of new technology and Vietnam’s potential for further investment.
garment and footwear await eu orders with bated breath

Garment and footwear await EU orders with bated breath

Vietnam’s textile, leather, and footwear industries are optimistically looking to profit from the newly effective trade deal between the European Union and Vietnam. However, a decline in orders from the old continent amid the pandemic is expected to lead to stagnating production and business outlooks for the remainder of this year.
quality improvement to help fruit exporters take on rivals

Quality improvement to help fruit exporters take on rivals

With the historic EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement now in effect, the doors are open for Vietnamese farmers to push fruit exports to the EU. However, the strong focus on semi-processed fruit, low value products, technical barriers, and the ongoing health crisis are presenting significant hurdles before they can cash in on the agreement.
evfta obligations can brew up coffee success

EVFTA obligations can brew up coffee success

Bolstered by the growing demand in the EU, Vietnam’s coffee industry has a major opportunity to capture a bigger market share on the European continent.
grab vietnam clinches new director

Grab Vietnam clinches new director

Under the lead of managing director of Grab in Vietnam, Nguyen Thai Hai Van, who has deep commercial and customer engagement experience, Grab is expected to strengthen its business growth in tandem with social impact. Van’s new role officially begins from February 1.
dual feats of private sector prowess

Dual feats of private sector prowess

The success of tunnel projects crossing Ca and Cu Mong passes and the coming of Hai Van Tunnel 2 in the central region has raised the status of ­Vietnamese investors in the infrastructure development landscape, attesting to the growing imprint of the private sector in the domestic construction industry.
hai van tunnel 2 project to be completed in 2020

Hai Van Tunnel 2 project to be completed in 2020

Hai Van Tunnel 2 is expected to be completed in 2020, helping speed up travel time for vehicles on the North-South road.
applying luxury tax on smartphones is contrary to industry 40

Applying luxury tax on smartphones is contrary to Industry 4.0

“Applying luxury tax on smartphones is contrary to Industry 4.0,” Pham Hai Van, northern director of local technology firm Haravan JSC, told VIR when talking about Ho Chi Minh City authorities’ recent proposal to impose such a tax on devices that they think are essential.
japanese artists to perform in da nang

Japanese artists to perform in Da Nang

Japanese violinist Nagao Haruka and pianist Chika Murata will perform one night of classical melodies at Hai Van Lounge in Da Nang with free entrance on Friday.