hard times linger for cement firms

Hard times linger for cement firms

Many cement producers have reported an underwhelming performance in the first half of the year, with several ones posting losses, primarily due to dwindling consumption.
stock market shows potential for growth

Stock market shows potential for growth

Amidst a landscape of economic uncertainties, banking, retail, and real estate sectors are identified as beacons of growth, bolstered by strategic government interventions.
vietnam wood industry in the context of eu rules

Vietnam wood industry in the context of EU rules

The EU aims to tackle degradation and deforestation along the supply chain and import-export value chain on a global scale. VIR’s Hai Van spoke with Hoang Thanh, programme manager at the EU Delegation to Vietnam about the aspects this country must be wary of.
localisation in renewables still lacking in high value

Localisation in renewables still lacking in high value

Although the localisation rate of renewable energy in Vietnam ranges from 38 to 45 per cent, it primarily consists of in low-value sectors with modest technological complexity.
capabilities within reach for vietnam to develop its hydrogen economy

Capabilities within reach for Vietnam to develop its hydrogen economy

In addition to appropriate policies, the establishment of objectives and strategic plans is a prerequisite for the development and completion of the hydrogen value chain in Vietnam.
rooftop solar encouragement to come via policies

Rooftop solar encouragement to come via policies

The Vietnamese government has been requested to issue a decree encouraging rooftop solar development, with implementation of unlimited capacity requirements contingent upon advances in storage tech and investment initiatives.
predictability and incentives among sustainability factors

Predictability and incentives among sustainability factors

Vietnam is accelerating the greening process to adapt to new conditions of sustainable development, but more incentive is still needed for some businesses.
gender equality as a top priority for vietnams sustainable development

Gender equality as a top priority for Vietnam’s sustainable development

Gender equality is one of the priorities of the German government’s development cooperation and foreign policy. Santiago Alonso Rodriguez, first counselor for Germany in Vietnam, offered more details on the issue with VIR’s Hai Van.
big city focal point creating an economic digital divide

Big city focal point creating an economic digital divide

The latest e-Conomy Southeast Asia report “Reaching New Heights, Navigating the Path to Profitable Growth” sheds light on the digital economy in the region. Marc‌ ‌Woo‌, managing‌ ‌director‌ for Vietnam at Google Asia-Pacific, spoke with VIR’s Hai Van about the findings.
large scale timber forest development remains challenging for vietnam

Large-scale timber forest development remains challenging for Vietnam

Investment in timber is needed to offset sluggish demand in the sector, according to industry insiders.
green hydrogen market pursued

Green hydrogen market pursued

Promoting a green hydrogen ecosystem has the potential to annually contribute over $40 billion to GDP and generate over 40,000 jobs for the Vietnamese economy.
domination in rare earths not out of reach

Domination in rare earths not out of reach

Vietnam could realise its goal of becoming a significant source of rare earths for the global market, if rules on extraction and refining are made more suitable.
vietnamese carbon market yet to achieve lift off

Vietnamese carbon market yet to achieve lift off

The establishment of the country’s first carbon credit trading floor demonstrates proactive adaptation of international environmental rules, but current policy may impede Vietnam’s market growth process.
generative ai offerings breathing new life into myriad of vietnamese industries

Generative AI offerings breathing new life into myriad of Vietnamese industries

Generative AI applications have huge potential to revolutionise working practices across public and private sectors across Vietnam, according to a Google conference held last week.
unlocking the potential of vietnamese medicinal herbs

Unlocking the potential of Vietnamese medicinal herbs

Data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) shows that exports of cinnamon and star anise have increased steadily over the past few years, reaching a value of $276 million last year. However, this figure remains modest when compared to the overall global market, as the cost of production, storage, and transportation remain major obstacles for local businesses when exporting medicinal herbs.