Textiles and garments must satisfy importer needs
March 15, 2023 | 09:00
Vietnam’s textile and garment sector is developing new competitive advantages to preserve its position as the world’s third-largest exporter. Van Nguyen spoke with Vu Duc Giang, chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, on the subject.
Repositioning Vietnam in the timber value chain
March 10, 2023 | 09:00
It is of the utmost importance for Vietnam to complete the next steps of implementation of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade as quickly as possible.
Ensuring the new PDP meets power source criteria
March 09, 2023 | 13:00
The Ministry of Industry and Trade was allotted 10 years to reinterpret solar data in the Power Development Plan VIII, yet delays continue to plague it. Van Nguyen of VIR sat down with Dr. Ngo Duc Lam, former deputy director of the Institute of Energy, about the current situation.
Willingness to invest in Laos must be improved upon
February 22, 2023 | 14:00
Vietnam and Laos are making joint efforts to remove difficulties faced by investors.
Fresh approaches sought for electricity transmission
February 15, 2023 | 10:58
The plan to raise transmission tariffs for energy indicates that Vietnam must take further steps to alleviate system stress and entice private sector investment in transmission.
Conundrum ahead with robotics rise
January 20, 2023 | 15:00
While Vietnam is on pace to exceed $50 billion in gross merchandise volume by 2025, the switch from human jobs to automation could dish up a rocky path to progress.
Responsive shift required in Vietnam’s energy policy
January 18, 2023 | 10:07
Despite improvements in energy regulations, coal-generated electricity will persist for many years to come. Dr. Ngo Duc Lam, former deputy head at the Institute of Energy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, explained to VIR’s Van Nguyen about the country’s established and ambitious objectives for renewable energy.
Chinese activity back in vogue as fruit and veg surge
January 13, 2023 | 11:00
As of January 8, Chinese customs will no longer tests imported commodities, including frozen foods, for COVID-19 at the border – action demonstrating that the Chinese government has taken another step towards complete reopening after its National Health Commission stated last month that it would soften its pandemic response.
Coal groups contend with new era
January 11, 2023 | 15:42
Vietnam is being urged to demonstrate that economic development will not depend on the use of fossil fuels like coal.
Unpredictability stemming from housing market
December 30, 2022 | 09:00
Even if the threat of recession seems to be on the wane in Vietnam, the real estate sector may encounter more battles in 2023, necessitating the elimination of legal and capital barriers, including real estate corporate bonds.
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