pressure to achieve gdp growth of 65 per cent

Pressure to achieve GDP growth of 6.5 per cent

Amidst the challenges in the US and EU markets, and a slower than expected recovery in China, Vietnam is facing more pressure to drive growth in the domestic market over the remainder of the year.
flaws in infrastructure hinder plans for lng

Flaws in infrastructure hinder plans for LNG

The possibility that electricity generated from liquefied natural gas will replace coal-fired power is some way off, with infrastructure concerns regarding import operations coming to the fore.
vietnamese pellet market experiencing a reshuffle

Vietnamese pellet market experiencing a reshuffle

The alteration of import markets is forcing Vietnam’s pellet manufacturers to reevaluate their overall competitiveness.
structure lacking for lng activities

Structure lacking for LNG activities

The future stable operation of power facilities in Vietnam is being hampered by a lack of infrastructure to import and store sufficient liquefied natural gas.
conditions aligning for renewables boost

Conditions aligning for renewables boost

Renewable energy investors are being assured that national policy and electricity purchase prices are both secure and lucrative.
thi vai terminal receives first lng shipment

Thi Vai Terminal receives first LNG shipment

As PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas) works to secure a long-term fuel source for further liquefied natural gas (LNG) gas power facilities, the future stable operation of power facilities in Vietnam is being hampered by a lack of infrastructure to import and store sufficient liquefied natural gas.
desire to switch from coal fired energy

Desire to switch from coal-fired energy

The urgency to convert coal-fired power facilities to alternative fuels is intensifying, with the Vietnamese government adopting a plan to convert coal to biomass and ammonia.
vietnams biomass potential

Vietnam's biomass potential

Le Thi Thoa, team leader of the Climate Protection through the Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Vietnam (BEM) Project, overseen by the German Development Agency (GIZ), spoke with VIR's Hai Van on some important issues.
the benefits of industrial property with built in seaports in deep c

The benefits of industrial property with built-in seaports in DEEP C

Many coastal localities in Vietnam are contemplating luring investment into establishing industrial zones connected with seaports. However, apart from a suitable location, constructing a new terminal can require up to five years.
vat refund delays tick off woodchip makers

VAT refund delays tick off woodchip makers

A number of woodchip exporters in Vietnam are rejecting orders as they are waiting for more than $170 million in pending VAT refunds.
marine planning a prerequisite for offshore investment plans

Marine planning a prerequisite for offshore investment plans

Vietnam may require a more active planning process and appropriate policies to reach its offshore wind capacity goal of 6GW by 2030.
fair energy transition awaits financing

Fair energy transition awaits financing

With public financing insufficient, Vietnam requires more affordable capital than commercial loans for a fair energy transition.
coal still with part to play in energy mix

Coal still with part to play in energy mix

In light of the possibility of electricity scarcity, Vietnam is aware of the continuing usefulness of coal as an energy resource, according to industry insiders.
builders weigh up resolution methods

Builders weigh up resolution methods

Japanese investors are offering new perspectives regarding commercial risk management in Vietnam’s construction industry.
clock ticks to shape response to global corporate tax policy

Clock ticks to shape response to global corporate tax policy

The global minimum tax will have a bearing on the draw of new foreign-led initiatives in Vietnam.