brewer seeks to snap up new stakes

Brewer seeks to snap up new stakes

Vietnam’s biggest brewer is looking to expand the number of processing factories under its wing via an upcoming acquisition of shares.
calls made to avoid unfair tax methods

Calls made to avoid “unfair” tax methods

Vietnam’s legislature is closer to discussing an excise tax on beverages, which could drastically affect beers and spirits businesses depending on what direction is taken.
power ensured after typhoon yagi damagse

Power ensured after Typhoon Yagi damagse

The damage caused by Typhoon Yagi to supply chains and power supply has been revealed, with Vietnam Electricity having pledged to ensure recovery following Asia’s most powerful storm this year.
sabeco steps up to serve society in times of strife

SABECO steps up to serve society in times of strife

Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation has come to the aid of people struggling after Typhoon Yagi through a series of initiatives.
central bank preparations underway for fed rate move

Central bank preparations underway for Fed rate move

Investors have increased their bets on a strong interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next week. Trinh Ha, a financial market analyst from Exness Investment Bank, explained more to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the rate cute scenario and its impact on the Vietnamese markets.
emissions standards for vehicles to rise

Emissions standards for vehicles to rise

The Ministry of Transport has proposed that motorbikes and scooters must be issued with a certificate to prove they meet emission standards before being allowed on the road.
specifics out of reach for energy initiatives

Specifics out of reach for energy initiatives

Liquefied natural gas and offshore wind power projects are facing delays as they await the removal of key regulatory obstacles.
price incentives can electrify transport

Price incentives can electrify transport

Ensuring sufficient electricity demand and incentives on electricity prices can promote the electrification of transport, contributing to accelerating the net-zero process by 2050.
chinas ev inroads ring alarm bells

China’s EV inroads ring alarm bells

A wave of car manufacturing factory closures in Thailand is spreading due to China’s aggressive electric vehicle entry and price cuts, posing questions for other countries in Southeast Asia.
beer industry compelled to adjust to potential tax impact

Beer industry compelled to adjust to potential tax impact

Following a stressful few years of slumping demand, the beer industry is taking on even more challenging times, including the potential impact of special consumption tax, which leaves it finding new ways to prosper.
cost efficiencies now a must in construction

Cost efficiencies now a must in construction

Social housing development and boosting public investment disbursement are considered comprehensive solutions for the construction materials industry.
supporting industries seek newer policies

Supporting industries seek newer policies

Vietnam’s supporting industries are failing to meet set targets, with a tendency to rely too much on overseas vendors instead of developing domestic suppliers, which is leaving foreign investors hesitant to enter the market.
brewers seek answers to new habits and strict rules

Brewers seek answers to new habits and strict rules

The business picture for brewers is not as bright as expected, with a potential special consumption tax and continuing strict laws likely to affect the situation going forward.
offshore developers frustrated at lack of pilot policy

Offshore developers frustrated at lack of pilot policy

There is still currently no legal avenue for foreign or domestic investors to take on offshore wind power pilots in Vietnam.
vietnam ramps up imports to diversify in energy security

Vietnam ramps up imports to diversify in energy security

Vietnam is pushing to import electricity from neighbouring countries due to worrying power shortage concerns for the near future.