Rising material and feed costs bridle husbandry companies

Rising material and feed costs bridle husbandry companies

Husbandry companies are being squeezed on two fronts, with prices for poultry and cattle stagnating and  falling in some cases while animal feed material prices have been surging, pushing many to temporarily halt production or even declare bankruptcy.
Indirect US investment masks Singaporean impact

Indirect US investment masks Singaporean impact

While Singapore is popping the champagne for being the largest foreign investor in Vietnam in the first three quarters of the year, in reality, much of this capital was made up of indirect investment from the United States.
Shrimp segment above water

Shrimp segment above water

Despite the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, shrimp exporters and processors still see a bright future ahead thanks to new markets, and boosting exports to traditional markets which have cut imports from China such as the United States, Japan, and Europe.
ASF rocks meat industry

ASF rocks meat industry

African swine fever remains at large in Vietnam, restricting pork supply and pushing up the price of live pigs, with livestock groups facing serious damage, and even the largest ones forced to close facilities.
Sustainable bamboo value chain turns heads of international partners

Sustainable bamboo value chain turns heads of international partners

Thanh Hoa's event on sustainable value chain for bamboo aims to disseminate the potentials of bamboo in the development of tourism, energy, and handicrafts.
Harnessing AI for healthcare revolution

Harnessing AI for healthcare revolution

In the not-so-distant future, AI will be an integral part of healthcare, allowing for faster, more reliable diagnosis and treatment while at the same time opening up opportunities no-one knew even existed.
NEPCON Vietnam 2019 links supporting enterprises with the world

NEPCON Vietnam 2019 links supporting enterprises with the world

The forum introducing the linkage programme for supporting industry enterprises to join the global supply chain is a highlight of NEPCON Vietnam 2019.
South Korean power solution providers eye Vietnam

South Korean power solution providers eye Vietnam

A series of South Korean businesses in the power and green energy sector are showing excitement about business prospects in Vietnam to meet its increasing demand.
Food apps drown Vietnam in plastics

Food apps drown Vietnam in plastics

The breakthrough of food delivery apps has contributed to meeting the customer demand for online ordering, while also increasing the amount of plastics and nylon packaging discharged into the environment.
EPE model held up by uncertainties

EPE model held up by uncertainties

While waiting for more specifics of the regulations relating to ­establishing export-processing enterprises in ­Vietnam, foreign investor can ­register to operate as a normal ­enterprise until more concrete ­guidance is issued, after which they will have to ­complete procedures to switch to EPE operations.
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