12-09-2022 07:00
As there is no silver lining ahead just yet when it comes to stabilised oil prices, economists and associations agree that corporate taxes should be reduced and oil reserves built to help cope with the current dilemma, but both of these solutions would be costly.
06-09-2022 09:00
As oil prices anchor around $90-100 per barrel globally, changes in the oil and gas policy of many markets are expected to bring a new cycle of investment to Vietnam – with the government also taking steps to transition to renewable energy sources by cooperating with countries around the world.
01-09-2022 21:00
Profits of many industrial sector companies are slowing down, preventing recovery of the economy, and wood and timber groups are feeling the pinch perhaps more so than others.
25-08-2022 16:00
Despite its large coffee output, Vietnam only gains little from global coffee markets as the country mainly exports raw materials. To make use of its many free trade deals, the country’s coffee maker will have to up their game.
13-08-2022 08:00
While Vietnam wants to become a top supplier of tungsten for major tech companies, strict controls on source information mean achieving that goal is not guaranteed.
07-08-2022 23:52
Yarn producers are worried about lingering challenges due to the limited supply and new risks in the cotton market.
28-07-2022 09:00
Vietnam is pushing for digital transformation, yet still lacks some of the necessary human resources to reach its goal of building a digital economy that contributes a good third to its GDP by 2030.
20-07-2022 09:44
With Vietnam close to being short of electricity, the government has requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to review and promote cooperation in electricity purchases with Laos beyond 2025.
17-07-2022 12:49
Following global tensions and heatwaves in its metropolises, Vietnam is becoming more ravenous for energy by the day, demanding not just sufficient but also sustainable solutions against the backdrop of its zero emissions targets.
07-07-2022 11:07
Suggestions are being made to invest in processing and marketing techniques that add value to Vietnamese rice, with the country planning to limit production in the coming years.
06-07-2022 10:29
A special tour of a “black canal” in Ho Chi Minh City has transformed the area and provided amazing experiences for both local and foreign tourists.
29-06-2022 17:49
Vietnam’s rubber industry is struggling to meet the criteria set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), especially those related to the requirement of having at least 10 per cent of a conservation area.
21-06-2022 09:00
To ease the dependence on imported wood and timber products, Vietnam aims to reduce the amount of imported material and instead strengthen the domestic supply – a goal the government aims to reach by applying a traditional carrot and stick approach.
16-06-2022 11:32
An amended Law on Petroleum is expected to revive funding opportunities for the oil and gas sector as many fields are reaching their productive peaks or experiencing a state of decline – as long as some outstanding issues are ironed out.
24-05-2022 15:00
Imported inflation is one key cause of increased prices in Vietnam, whose production is increasingly dependent on imports from other countries.