Players take sides in drink tax discussion
March 10, 2023 | 16:00
The beverage sector has called for a delay in Vietnam’s proposed tax increase on alcohol as the industry is at risk from high inflation, increased material costs, and low demand.
Wind survey snags concern developers
March 09, 2023 | 10:00
Offshore wind prospects in Vietnam are seeking stability as applications for project field surveys and wind assessments are being postponed, with developers waiting for a decree amendment on the use of marine resources.
Taxes and emissions among growing digital concerns
March 02, 2023 | 10:00
The digital economy in Vietnam has strong growth potential, but faces a number of significant hurdles, including losses in tax revenue, infrastructure challenges, and vast carbon emissions.
Budget e-vehicle plans could provide VinFast competition
March 01, 2023 | 18:00
A new e-vehicle competitor to VinFast may be around the corner after a Chinese manufacturer agreed to team up with Vietnam’s TMT Motors to launch budget models.
Burdens still to be tackled to ensure efficient DPPA pilot
February 22, 2023 | 16:52
Foreign investors have been closely monitoring a proposed pilot on the direct power purchase agreements in Vietnam, especially those with a long-term business strategy in renewable energy. However, the country’s limited mechanisms may mean the long-term goals will be difficult to attain.
Super Energy Group powers ahead with expansion
February 08, 2023 | 14:28
Thailand’s Super Energy Group is demonstrating its commitment in the Vietnamese market through expanding investment and its portfolio.
SABECO leading a positive recovery
January 02, 2023 | 21:45
Manufacturing enterprises such as Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation are heralding bright spots in Vietnam’s economic picture in 2022 that have created confidence and a foundation for 2023.
Wind power bonanza there for the taking in Vietnam
December 14, 2022 | 10:53
In Vietnam, new markets are emerging daily as more investors demonstrate attraction for wind power projects, and Power Engineering Consulting JSC 4 (EVNPECC4) is deemed to have strong capability in power grids, renewable energy, surveys, and more. The company’s chairman Le Cao Quyen talked to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the challenges and policy suggestions to develop wind power in Vietnam.
Survey overlap potential irks wind power developers
September 14, 2022 | 09:00
Due to several legal pitfalls, conflicts may occur among wind power investors, both onshore and off, as they take part in surveying activities for their potential projects.
Domestic carmakers jostling with competition from imported brands
September 08, 2022 | 11:53
Three months after ending the preferential policy of 50 per cent reduction in registration fees for domestically-assembled cars, the volume of imported cars to Vietnam has increased sharply.
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