a paradox of power consumption and generation

A paradox of power consumption and generation

While power consumption is off the charts, Vietnamese cities are experiencing more frequent power cuts. Meanwhile, due to underlying grid insufficiencies, renewable energy projects are paradoxically being forced to reduce output.
uk enterprises showing interest in electronics and telecommunications in vietnam

UK enterprises showing interest in electronics and telecommunications in Vietnam

Electronics and telecommunications are expected to be the hottest areas for UK businesses investing in Vietnam, thanks to the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
further fdi incentives forecast to spur on high value inflows

Further FDI incentives forecast to spur on high-value inflows

While 2021’s difficulties have significantly hurt Vietnam’s foreign direct investment mobilisation so far this year, the remarkable increase of the average size of ventures that are going ahead is reflecting an improvement in quality of selection.
laos donates 300000 into vietnams vaccine fund

Laos donates $300,000 into Vietnam's Vaccine Fund

The donation is a contribution by businesses and people from Laos to aid Vietnam in its fight against the pandemic.
local airline globaltrans air to soon have business licence withdrawn

Local airline Globaltrans Air to soon have business licence withdrawn

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has proposed withdrawing the aviation business licence of Globaltrans Air Services Corporation after it failed to submit its dossier to have its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) approved.
herbalife vietnam becomes sponsor of aff suzuki cup 2020

Herbalife Vietnam becomes sponsor of AFF Suzuki Cup 2020

Herbalife has become an official sponsor of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020, including financial support and sports nutrition products for football players who will participate in the competition.
eurocham supports vietname to improve competitiveness

EuroCham supports Vietname to improve competitiveness

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, better known as EuroCham, has proposed the Ministry of Planning and Investment to organise an online conference gathering European businesses over the world to find opportunities in Vietnam.
cit bonus dangled to lure high tech groups

CIT bonus dangled to lure high-tech groups

Foreign-invested enterprises could be set to enjoy a relaxation in corporate income tax payments in Vietnam, if they pay enough attention to research and development as well as high technology.
leading sectors remain in doldrums

Leading sectors remain in doldrums

While the pandemic pushes businesses into woes and close to bankruptcy, the Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed numerous measures on interest rate and tax support to help them survive.
huge credit package coming soon to save vietnam airlines

Huge credit package coming soon to save Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines is expected to receive a credit package of VND4 trillion ($173.9 million) soon to help avoid bankruptcy.
vietnam to receive one million covid 19 vaccine doses from japan today

Vietnam to receive one million COVID-19 vaccine doses from Japan today

The Japanese government has donated one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam, which are expected to arrive today (June 16).
localities across vietnam slowly return to normal after pandemic management

Localities across Vietnam slowly return to normal after pandemic management

After drastic measures to fight the pandemic, Vietnamese provinces and cities are gradually attempting to resume normal life and business activities.
vietnam steps up fdi mobilisation efforts

Vietnam steps up FDI mobilisation efforts

Vietnam is expected to receive higher-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) on the back of fresh policy moves to support investors out of their woes.
third covax vaccine batch to arrive at vietnam in july

Third COVAX vaccine batch to arrive at Vietnam in July

The third COVAX batch is being considered by the World Health Organization and is expected to arrive in Vietnam next month.
hanoi pauses near 100 bt projects

Hanoi pauses near 100 BT projects

82 build-transfer (BT) projects in Hanoi developed by real estate developers have been ordered to halt.