social housing market glacier melting

Social housing market glacier melting

As a number of new laws and social housing loan packages are implemented towards the end of the second quarter, the real estate market in Vietnam is hoping for a rebound.
artisan communities strive for legal wood

Artisan communities strive for legal wood

Many wood artisans are in need of support so that their works can get recognition in the global supply chain.
solar data scrutiny the latest pain point for pdp progress

Solar data scrutiny the latest pain point for PDP progress

The country’s Power Development Plan VIII is now roughly three years behind schedule and way off the prime minister’s demand that “preparation must be one step ahead” because of disparities in solar power statistics.
inflation threat with rising power costs

Inflation threat with rising power costs

Maintaining control over power prices exerts significant pressure on the electrical business, but rising electricity prices may expose the economy to the hazards of inflation.
real estate bailout eyes credit recovery

Real estate bailout eyes credit recovery

The Vietnamese government and banks have developed a strategy to improve the credit status of Vietnamese real estate businesses by offering a $5 billion loan package.
state urged to encourage more outward investment

State urged to encourage more outward investment

Vietnamese businesses are steadily increasing their investments overseas, but there is still a strong reliance on the purchasing of shares.
industrial property expansion supported by long term goals

Industrial property expansion supported by long-term goals

As the economy retains a strong growth rate in 2023, the expansion potential of the industrial real estate market will continue to pique the interest of investors.
assessing the dual features of nations energy plan and pdp8

Assessing the dual features of nation’s energy plan and PDP8

Vietnam’s immediate prime concern is to conclude its energy plans and establish a blueprint for sustainable growth. The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology’s Dr. Bui Huy Phung, a former member of the Power Development Plan VII (PDP7) Appraisal Council, responded to VIR’s Hai Van on this topic.
vietnams infrastructure luring chinese investment

Vietnam’s infrastructure luring Chinese investment

With wider activities taking place involving the markets of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, their investors are looking at potential infrastructure opportunities throughout Vietnam.
vietnams cement producers strive to deal with excess

Vietnam’s cement producers strive to deal with excess

Vietnam’s cement industry is anticipating an oversupply issue as a result of China’s reopening and lower coal prices.
rising energy costs to require roadmap for businesses timely adjustment of strategies

Rising energy costs to require roadmap for businesses’ timely adjustment of strategies

The Vietnamese industrial sector may need to reevaluate in order to minimise the effect of rising power costs.
trade possibilities restored as china softens restrictions

Trade possibilities restored as China softens restrictions

It is anticipated that reopening of China’s border could somewhat alleviate Vietnam’s sluggish import and export positions.
billion dollar challenge begins to establish a greener vietnam

Billion-dollar challenge begins to establish a greener Vietnam

To follow suit with its previous net-zero carbon commitments and accelerate the energy transition towards green and sustainable sources, Vietnam is now making long-term planning to use public and private finance for the energy transition.
liquidity risk topping realty concerns

Liquidity risk topping realty concerns

Vietnam will have to tackle a raft of liquidity issues facing realtors before the country’s stock market can rebound, an economic forum heard earlier this month.
growth ahead for oil and gas businesses

Growth ahead for oil and gas businesses

Oil and gas companies could cash in on the current oil prices that are forecast to remain high in 2023, which is also an important factor promoting increased investment in the sector.