vice president vo thi anh xuan visits copenhagen infrastructure partners headquarters

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visits Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners headquarters

On November 21, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan embarked on a diplomatic visit to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.
clarity sought on vat reduction proposals

Clarity sought on VAT reduction proposals

The proposal to reduce VAT by 2 per cent has received conflicting responses.
made in vietnam energy forum amplifyies private sector perspectives

Made in Vietnam Energy Forum amplifyies private sector perspectives

The Made in Vietnam Energy Forum, the signature event of the Power and Energy Working Group, returned for its second year, in 2023, to discuss Vietnam's strategies and policies for the ongoing energy transition, offer insights on how to attract financing, and present the findings of the last Made in Vietnam Energy Plan Report.
china reigns as one of vietnams largest trading partners and investors

China reigns as one of Vietnam's largest trading partners and investors

Vietnam welcomes significant investment from China across diverse manufacturing segments, including textiles, optics, and telecommunications.
thaibev pledges to develop circular economy in vietnam

ThaiBev pledges to develop circular economy in Vietnam

ThaiBev on November 16 participated in the Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2023, held by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
wind power project fined for encroaching on forest land

Wind power project fined for encroaching on forest land

Tan Tan Nhat JSC has been fined $34,000 for encroaching on production forest and agricultural land to build wind power projects.
a wind turbine tower collapses in china

A wind turbine tower collapses in China

According to the New Insight of Wind Power newswire in China, a serious accident occurred in the first week of November at the 600MW wind power project in Barkol Kazakh autonomous county - a part of Hami Prefecture in Xinjiang.
vietnam joins asean compulsory motor insurance system

Vietnam joins ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance system

The ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance (ACMI) system promotes the cross-border movement of goods and vehicles between ASEAN member states.
improving competitiveness of talented youth in rural areas

Improving competitiveness of talented youth in rural areas

Having contributed positively to local socioeconomic development, 42 young farmers and nine rural youth startup projects have just been honoured at the 2023 National Youth Festival by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) organised with the companionship of Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage JSC (SABECO).
danish firms increase green investments in vietnam

Danish firms increase green investments in Vietnam

Two outstanding aspects of cooperation between Denmark and Vietnam over the last few decades, green investment and renewable energy, will be boosted by the establishment of a Green Strategic Partnership.
businesses young and old see power in partnership

Businesses young and old see power in partnership

Businesses are entering into new partnerships to foster innovative advances for themselves and the country as a whole.
esg implementation discussed at hanoi seminar

ESG implementation discussed at Hanoi seminar

A seminar on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments took place at the Hanoi headquarters of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on November 9.
low vaccination rates and dog smuggling aiding transmission in vietnam

Low vaccination rates and dog smuggling aiding transmission in Vietnam

Vietnam’s national rabies control efforts have been proving to be incrementally effective, yet some risks still persist due to free-roaming animals, some lack of awareness, the dog meat trade, and a low proportion of vaccinated pets.
work continues on a rabies free future

Work continues on a rabies-free future

Germany's Boehringer Ingelheim, along with Eco-Business, unveiled its 'STOP Rabies' whitepaper at the Federation of Asian Veterinary Association (FAVA) Congress on November 4 in Malaysia.
hospitality and real estate navigate uncertainty

Hospitality and real estate navigate uncertainty

Hotel occupancy rates in Southeast Asia have trended upward since the reopening of all major markets. However, a competitive labour market, rising energy costs, geopolitical tensions, and expensive travel continue to impact hospitality demand.