Apprehension apparent over fresh CBAM regulations
June 07, 2023 | 10:55
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could help Vietnam set up a carbon market, so long as taxes are used to balance economic growth and emissions.
Neighbourly efforts in tow to aid electricity prospects
May 31, 2023 | 12:18
Vietnam intends to boost its imports of electricity from Laos and China in order to avoid an electricity shortfall this summer.
Safeguards crucial to protect local construction groups
May 25, 2023 | 11:54
Numerous building firms are in crisis, and there is a risk of insolvency. President of the Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors (VACC), Nguyen Quoc Hiep, spoke with VIR’s Van Nguyen about this dangers of halted production and business in this area.
The favourable factors for FDI in the paper industry
May 18, 2023 | 11:56
The trend of Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, and China investing in the paper industry is set to continue. Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association general secretary Dang Van Son spoke to VIR’s Van Nguyen about future industry developments.
Challenges raised in industrial cluster rejuvenation
May 10, 2023 | 09:00
Localities are seeking further details on the Vietnamese government’s plans to establish and expand industrial clusters.
EUDR imposes new regulations on timber exporters
April 27, 2023 | 09:00
Exporters will have to demonstrate that a variety of products, including wood, are not associated with deforestation in order to access the EU market after a landmark law was approved last week.
Distinct renewable energy law may be required tonic
April 18, 2023 | 15:00
Legislation for renewable energy could become the corridor to draw in more resources and assist Vietnam’s energy industry in overcoming its low level of development.
Trade promotion can ease delicate state of exports
April 11, 2023 | 08:00
Vietnam is highly reliant on international commerce – hence, businesses require trade assistance to promote exports. VIR’s Van Nguyen talked to Le Hoang Tai, deputy director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about the current issues facing related activities.
Vietnamese steel industry calling for wider investment from overseas entities
March 31, 2023 | 15:00
Steel is still a great distance from matching other manufacturing industries in Vietnam, with upstream and downstream remaining out of sync.
Digitalisation: a story of both technology and people
March 29, 2023 | 10:28
It could be time to adopt a more realistic approach to digitalisation. Urs Kloeti, factory manager at Nestlé Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Van Nguyen why it may not be an appropriate approach to simply pursue external high-tech without first identifying remaining gaps in technology.
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