wheels begin to turn for energy plan

Wheels begin to turn for energy plan

The newly approved Power Development Plan VIII could open up new space for the country to realise its green path and eliminate bottlenecks in deploying renewable energy.
energy transition will not come without challenges

Energy transition will not come without challenges

To avoid catastrophic climate change and establish a trajectory that is compatible with the Paris Agreement, transformative changes to energy systems are urgently needed.
vietnams stock market faces challenges but positive liquidity outlook revealed

Vietnam's stock market faces challenges, but positive liquidity outlook revealed

While navigating the obstacles, Vietnam's stock market has shown promising liquidity prospects as the State Securities Commission (SSC) unveils strategic measures to bolster stability, transparency, and international investor appeal.
us fines microsoft 20 million over child data violations

US fines Microsoft $20 million over child data violations

Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle government charges that it collected personal information from children without their parents' consent, officials said Monday.
kusto home wins titles at asia pacific property awards

Kusto Home wins titles at Asia Pacific Property Awards

On May 31, Urban Green and Diamond Island projects developed by Kusto Home were honored in five categories of the Asia Pacific round of the International Property Awards in Bangkok, Thailand.
vietnams popular sour fish soup recognised among top ten by tasteatlas

Vietnam's popular sour fish soup recognised among top ten by TasteAtlas

Sour fish soup (locally known as canh ca chua), a very popular dish in Vietnamese daily meals, has been recognised, for the first time, among the top 10 Best Rated Fish Soups in the world by TasteAtlas, the home of local food, traditional restaurants, and authentic recipes.
legal synchronisation can unlock agro tourism potential

Legal synchronisation can unlock agro-tourism potential

Agricultural tourism is being blocked from thriving in Vietnam due to the inevitably loose legalities currently in play.
vietnams industrial rents are rising swiftly

Vietnam's industrial rents are rising swiftly

Land and industrial infrastructure rental costs are increasing by approximately 10 to 15 per cent annually in Vietnam, but according to the most recent analysis by Vietnamese real estate market research firms, land rents for development and infrastructure in the country's industrial parks (IPs) remain competitive compared to other emerging markets.
infineon technologies expands operations in vietnam

Infineon Technologies expands operations in Vietnam

Infineon Technologies AG, the prominent German global semiconductor solutions provider, has recently unveiled plans to expand its operations in Vietnam. As part of this strategic move, the company is establishing a dedicated electronic chip development team based in Hanoi.
farewell auntie annes american coffee brand closes doors in vietnam

Farewell Auntie Anne's: American coffee brand closes doors in Vietnam

Auntie Anne's, the American coffee and pretzel franchise, will be permanently shuttering all of its Vietnam-based establishments after four years.
xiaomi 13 lite xiaomis trump card in early 2023

Xiaomi 13 Lite - Xiaomi's trump card in early 2023

Following the great success of the flagship duo Xiaomi 13 series, the company has recently launched the Xiaomi 13 Lite 5G phone model with many notable highlights.
ministry of construction request review of fire prevention

Ministry of Construction request review of fire prevention

After receiving numerous opinions on the amendment of fire safety regulations, the Ministry of Construction recently requested a review and revision of the national technical standards for fire safety in buildings and construction projects.
passage of us debt bill boosts equity markets fed now in view

Passage of US debt bill boosts equity markets, Fed now in view

Markets mostly rose Thursday after the US House passed a bill to avoid a painful default, as traders turn their attention to the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting and China's economy.
nestle vietnam supports staff in disadvantaged circumstances

Nestlé Vietnam supports staff in disadvantaged circumstances

In response to Workers' Month 2023, Nestlé Vietnam has granted thousands of gifts to disadvantaged employees in some provinces and cities across the country.
iom helps improve border guards capacity of combating trafficking in persons

IOM helps improve border guards’ capacity of combating trafficking in persons

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Department of Drug Control and Crime Prevention of the Vietnam Border Guard on May 30 held a workshop to launch the “Training Curriculum on Counter-Trafficking and Victim Protection” and to wrap up the project “Frontline training for Border Guards in Border Areas of Vietnam”, funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the US Department of State.