Banks roll out green credits for eco-friendly approach

Banks roll out green credits for eco-friendly approach

Since the adverse impacts of climate change are better understood, many financial institutions operating in Vietnam are taking bold steps to finance and facilitate green and eco-friendly loan packages as an essential part of their sustainable investment and net-zero pledges.
New wave of high-tech ventures await entry

New wave of high-tech ventures await entry

South Korea is expected to keep its top position as Vietnam’s largest foreign investor on the back of upcoming investment inflows going into high-tech production, buoyed by pandemic successes on both sides.
SABECO tries its best to usher a brighter 2021 despite challenges ahead

SABECO tries its best to usher a brighter 2021 despite challenges ahead

SABECO has set top-line priorities for the remainder of 2021 including the growth of its brands by improving brand awareness, distribution, consumption, further operational efficiency, and harnessing the potential of its human capital.
Local steelmakers red hot on investment

Local steelmakers red hot on investment

Over recent months, the steel market has retained positive momentum after its recovery in mid-2020, helping many steel producers record a strong performance in the first quarter of 2021.
Creaking infrastructure bites into rail network’s potential

Creaking infrastructure bites into rail network’s potential

As there is yet to have a solution to the long-existed allocation of state funding for railway maintenance, stakeholders are expected to face possible hardships if trains are derailed, urging the government to soon take actions to help the industry sidestep the impasses.
Foreign companies ramp up investment in tyre production

Foreign companies ramp up investment in tyre production

More tyre producers are ramping up investment in Vietnam to capitalise on the opportunities brought by free trade agreements.
Untapped potential in branded luxury living

Untapped potential in branded luxury living

The recent assessment of ranking Vietnam as one of the 10 fastest-growing markets for branded residences worldwide poses questions for the infant market’s actual capacity.
UNDP urges better business practices

UNDP urges better business practices

Amid increasing global integration, the implementation of responsible business practices becomes a must. However, the level of awareness among the Vietnamese business community remains low, urging bolder actions to ensure improvement.
Risks at the fore in global wood trade

Risks at the fore in global wood trade

Many timber enterprises are facing difficulties as the General Department of Taxation is implementing a series of measures to tighten the management of VAT refunds. Meanwhile, the sector is already coping with accusations of tax evasion and anti-dumping measures in some importing markets.
Strong DPPA scheme desired

Strong DPPA scheme desired

The Minister of Industry and Trade is likely to sign a draft circular regulating a pilot project for electricity purchases and sales between renewable energy generators and consumers under direct power purchase agreements.
Vietnam’s potential to drive agri-food recovery ranks second highest in the region

Vietnam’s potential to drive agri-food recovery ranks second highest in the region

The agri-food sector could drive Vietnam’s recovery, but supply and demand risks, fiscal policy, and a drawn-out pandemic could disrupt this trajectory.
Newly-registered FDI capital in first four months up 25 per cent on-year

Newly-registered FDI capital in first four months up 25 per cent on-year

Newly-registered FDI has risen significantly over the previous year with the average newly- and additionally-registered capital for a project also increasing.
PM wraps up working trip to attend ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting

PM wraps up working trip to attend ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Hanoi at midnight on April 24, successfully concluding their trip to attend the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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