pooling all efforts for the carbon market

Pooling all efforts for the carbon market

The prime minister has assigned relevant ministries and agencies to compile a draft regulation introducing the forest environment and CO2 indexes in accordance with the regulation that localities developing industrial projects and emitting CO2 will be charged based on their forest environment index. Prof. Pham Van Dien, deputy director general of the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST), told VIR’s Kim Oanh about the principles these indexes need to incorporate and how they will help build out the carbon market in Vietnam.
dong nai looks for investor for 300 hectare industrial park

Dong Nai looks for investor for 300-hectare industrial park

Dong Nai province is looking for an investor to develop Cam My Industrial Park with the total investment capital of VND2.71 trillion ($117.83 million).
share value of navetco doubles thanks to asf vaccine success

Share value of Navetco doubles thanks to ASF vaccine success

The shares of Navetco National Veterinary JSC (Navetco) soared after news of its success in creating a vaccine for African swine fever (ASF) and plans to begin mass production in the second quarter came to light.
hospitality targets domestic tourists in new normal

Hospitality targets domestic tourists in new normal

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnamese people are still willing to spend $5,000-7,000 on booking rooms at some of the most expensive hotels and resorts, including Six Senses and Amanoi, showing the potential of domestic tourism.
vir webchat phu yen an attractive investment destination

VIR webchat: Phu Yen, an attractive investment destination

A large number of investors were present at the assembly-room of the Phu Yen People’s Committee for the webchat with Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) reporters and readers about investment opportunities in the province.
vbf 2020 business community highlights key pain points for sustained growth

VBF 2020: business community highlights key pain points for sustained growth

AT VBF 2020, the business community has called on the government to swiftly address bottlenecks that are hindering businesses from capitalising on integration opportunities from Vietnam's free trade agreements, particularly the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, to recover from COVID-19 and continue to grow.
phu yen vows to implement integrated resiliency development project on schedule

Phu Yen vows to implement integrated resiliency development project on schedule

At a working session with the delegation of the World Bank, Ho Thi Nguyen Thao, Deputy Chairwoman of Phu Yen People’s Committee committed that the province will implement the integrated resiliency development project on time with committed quality.
lalamove adjusts fares to share difficulties with customers

Lalamove adjusts fares to share difficulties with customers

While ride-hailing and food delivery service providers hiked fees and commission rates, triggering concerns among drivers and passengers, Lalamove is adjusting fees to benefit customers.
meticulous prep at core of iz protection

Meticulous prep at core of IZ protection

Numerous global investors are being attracted by emerging industrial areas in many cities and provinces of Vietnam, including the north-central region which entices with competitive land cost and low occupancy rates.
vietnam corporate sustainability forum pools key grey matter in hanoi

Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum pools key grey matter in Hanoi

The Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF 2020) gathered key government and corporate decision-makers to exchange ideas, discuss solutions, and give recommendations on institutional building, helping the business community to enhance resilience in cases of force majeure due to epidemics and natural disasters, and to improve competitiveness and develop sustainably.
sao mai group kicks off construction of 5 star grand mercure phu yen

Sao Mai Group kicks off construction of 5-star Grand Mercure Phu Yen

Sao Mai Group, in collaboration with R&H Group and Accor, organised the ground-breaking ceremony of the 5-star Grand Mercure Phu Yen Hotel, marking its fourth project in the province.
startup decade in full flow thanks to fund commitment

Startup decade in full flow thanks to fund commitment

Despite obstacles caused by the global health crisis, foreign investors and an alliance of venture capital funds have committed over $900 million for Vietnamese entrepreneurship, showing their trust in the potential of the domestic startup ecosystem.
gyeonggi do sponsors vnd5 billion 217391 to build school in phu yen

GyeongGi-Do sponsors VND5 billion ($217,391) to build school in Phu Yen

The VND5 billion ($217,400) project to build a school as part of GyeongGi-Do’s plan to contribute to decreasing poverty in the central province of Phu Yen.
midu debuts yu cosmetics beauty cosmetics brand

Midu debuts Yu Cosmetics beauty cosmetics brand

Young singer and lecturer Midu has launched her Yu Cosmetics brand with two products – Rose Ampoule Serum and Calm Ampoule Serum – marking a turning-point in her lifework.
a constellation of benevolent factors for ma activity

A constellation of benevolent factors for M&A activity

The newly-approved revisions to the laws on Enterprises, Investment, and Public-Private Partnership Investment heavy with reforms, as well as the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have all been ushering in new opportunities for M&A transactions in Vietnam this year.