new zealand seeks to level up wide ranging trade

New Zealand seeks to level up wide-ranging trade

Along with the traditional trade relationship, New Zealand and Vietnam are fostering cooperation in sectors such as education. New Zealand’s Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Vangelis Vitalis, talked to VIR’s Kim Oanh about the potential of bilateral cooperation in more areas.
localities take on irksome admin process

Localities take on irksome admin process

A number of localities are slashing procedures for project approvals in order to lure in foreign investment at a faster pace.
localities seek consistent fire regulations

Localities seek consistent fire regulations

Business associations are demanding consistent regulations relating to fire prevention and safety, with the current confusion threatening to dent investor confidence.
international aid for carbon mitigation now on the table

International aid for carbon mitigation now on the table

International institutions, including the World Bank, are willing to provide financial aid for Vietnam’s agricultural sector to complete carbon emissions mitigation.
enhancing competition capacity of nations supporting industries

Enhancing competition capacity of nation’s supporting industries

The governments of Vietnam and South Korea are intensifying initiatives to improve the competitiveness of Vietnam’s supporting industries. Jun-Ho Lee, deputy director of the Vietnam-Korea Technology Consulting and Solution Centre (VITASK), told VIR’s Kim Oanh about the plans to promote Vietnamese supporting businesses in the automotive and electrical-electronic industries in particular.
new zealand and vietnam offering trade solutions

New Zealand and Vietnam offering trade solutions

The latest meeting of the Vietnam-New Zealand Joint Economic and Trade Committee took place in Hanoi last week, with promises to boost cooperation in trade and reduce trade barriers. New Zealand’s Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Vangelis Vitalis, talked to VIR’s Kim Oanh about the potential of bilateral cooperation and proposals to realise trade turnover targets.
vir conference certain sectors remain magnets for fdi

VIR conference: Certain sectors remain magnets for FDI

Certain sectors, namely manufacturing, energy, real estate, tourism, education, and banking remain attractive targets for foreign direct investment (FDI).
byd electronics to start construction of 1837 million plant this month

BYD Electronics to start construction of $183.7 million plant this month

BYD Electronics (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. is undertaking the final tasks to start the construction of its expanded plant in the northern province of Phu Tho after receiving the investment adjustment certificate in late February.
deeper synergies possible within swiss trade relations

Deeper synergies possible within Swiss trade relations

In the framework of a business visit to Vietnam, Christian Hofer, director-general for the Federal Office of Agriculture from Switzerland, talked to VIR’s Kim Oanh about the potential of bilateral cooperation and the experience and lessons that Vietnam can learn from Switzerland.
steel groups take on eus carbon rules

Steel groups take on EU’s carbon rules

Steel manufacturers in Vietnam are anxious about the procedures for receiving and reporting data related to carbon emissions for the upcoming application of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
sumitomo forestry partners with kim oanh group

Sumitomo Forestry partners with Kim Oanh Group

Sumitomo Forestry Group and Kim Oanh Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement in early April to establish KS Sustainable Development JSC, for the development of large-scale real estate projects.
smart industry slant to boost foreign capital attraction

Smart industry slant to boost foreign capital attraction

Localities throughout the country are striving to create a breakthrough for industrial infrastructure to increase its competitive capacity in attracting foreign capital.
vietnam operates greenhouse gas reporting system online

Vietnam operates greenhouse gas reporting system online

A reporting system for facilities to upload their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data online has been completed, and will be updated when the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Construction, and the Ministry of Transport issue detailed guidance for their respective areas, according to a recent consultation meeting.
livestock switch serves up dispute

Livestock switch serves up dispute

Livestock companies in the southern province of Dong Nai are struggling to comprehend what they say is a rushed roadmap to relocate thousands of breeding farms for environmental reasons.
private sector urged to enter eco ip arena

Private sector urged to enter eco-IP arena

Authorities have been urged to foster participation of the private sector to speed up the creation of eco-industrial parks, contributing to the government's green growth strategy.