Vietnamese sugarcane gears up to cultivate new prospects
December 22, 2022 | 11:00
In 2023, sugar exporters are likely to benefit from higher export prices and trade remedies imposed by Vietnam, leading to a possible renaissance of sugarcane plantation and sugar mills.
Vietnam up to the challenge in hitting net-zero targets
December 16, 2022 | 09:29
At COP27 last month, Vietnam took further action to fulfil its net-zero goals by 2050 through a strong energy transition, which has been putting pressure on long-term energy policy revisions to ensure international commitments.
Vietnamese ships to conquer the global supply chain seas
December 08, 2022 | 14:00
As the global container market remains highly profitable but showing signs of weakening amid high inflation and strong commodity prices, a green logistics platform is being promoted by Vietnam, with the country aiming to develop a shipping fleet and of its own. However, its implementation still has a long way to go.
Textile groups at pains to regather momentum
December 01, 2022 | 18:00
Orders of textile and garment exporters in the last months of the year have been falling sharply compared to production capacity, combined with fluctuating raw material prices, leaving many businesses to prepare for a bumpy year ahead.
Sourcing restrictions to slow wood pellet export
November 25, 2022 | 13:16
With rising energy costs around the world, the attractiveness of wood pellets as an alternative energy source has surged dramatically during the year, promising enticing export profits, if all requirements are met.
Large inventories stifling wood production objectives
November 17, 2022 | 17:00
High inflation has almost paralysed the output of several wood processing sectors in Vietnam at this time, with consumers cutting their use of wood and related products in major import markets worldwide.
Vietnam’s wood exporters under FSC standard pressure
October 27, 2022 | 12:00
Weak export market demand and stable freight rates rendered some wood materials imported into Vietnam cheaper. However, FSC-certified logs imported from the EU market become more expensive for Vietnamese manufacturers, forcing them to look at home-grown, certified solutions.
Shifting methodologies in local aviation planning
October 21, 2022 | 09:00
Localities up and down the country are pondering the next moves when it comes to connectivity through the air. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cung, former director of the Central Institute for Economic Management, discussed policy-related considerations in regional airport planning with VIR’s Van Nguyen.
Race for hydrogen energy heating up against backdrop of carbon-free future
October 20, 2022 | 16:04
The emerging hydrogen market is set to be very complex, and for Vietnam to become a producer and exporter of green hydrogen over the next five years, there will be huge challenges, but the potential upsides are vast.
SBV aiming to harmonise monetary market players
October 13, 2022 | 08:00
The State Bank of Vietnam is attempting to stabilise lending rates while also mobilising credit institutions to continue reducing operating costs and support both individuals and businesses.
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