Coffee chaos highlights supply risks
By Quang Bao
September 17, 2021 | 12:57
Supply chain cracks and labour shortages are costing businesses more than ever before and production network disruptions are set to occur more frequently – and with the world more interconnected than ever, such disruption is more likely to affect everyone from coffee-loving office workers to schoolchildren in need of a fizzy drink.
Global customers count on continuity
By Vy Bui
September 17, 2021 | 09:00
Foreign investors are lauding the government’s COVID-19 relief measures, but more will need to be done to help them maintain business continuity throughout the evolving crisis.
Better coordination for optimal results from EVFTA
By Van Nguyen
September 17, 2021 | 08:00
Over one year after the trade agreement between the European Union and Vietnam came into force, the deal’s positive impacts are clearly visible. However, faced with today’s hurdles, both sides are required to work out further solutions on how to profit the most from the historic agreement.
New tactics in tow for sticky solar situation
By Hai Van
September 16, 2021 | 20:33
Learning from the lessons of the previous feed-in tariffs that caused the domestic solar power market to be oversupplied, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is currently drafting a new policy to lay the foundation for a more sustainable development approach in the sector.
Digital transformation to help Vietnam's agricultural sector survive COVID-19 storm
By Thanh Van
September 16, 2021 | 17:17
Vietnam’s agricultural sector has been hit hard by COVID-19 so it is vital to embrace smarter and more cost-effective digital solutions.
New investment nears via EVIPA sign-off
By Thanh Thu
September 16, 2021 | 14:00
The European Parliament is urging swift ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement by the EU member states’ parliaments, paving the way for larger waves of high-quality investment into the Southeast Asian market.
Leaders committed to solving Euro quandary
By Bich Thuy
September 16, 2021 | 12:23
While several issues related to electronic vaccination passports and stay-at-work policies may take longer to iron out, new solutions to the critical problems facing European businesses in Vietnam are hoped much sooner, after they highlighted their concerns at a key meeting last week.
Takeaways and some services in Hanoi's 22 districts allowed to resume
September 16, 2021 | 00:00
Hanoi's 22 districts where no new community infections have been detected in the last 10 days could resume takeaway and repair services from September 16.
Ambitions escalate for fintech sandbox
By Van Huong
September 15, 2021 | 10:00
The freshly-minted legal framework for sandboxes in Vietnamese fintech is expected to grease the wheels for tech-savvy, innovative financial services.
EGATi has yet to get Thai government approval for Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant
By Ha Vy
September 15, 2021 | 08:08
The Thai government has yet to license EGATi, the investor of Quang Tri 1 thermal power plant, to invest overseas, making construction plans uncertain.
JAKS joins forces with Vietnamese partner to develop 1,500MW LNG power project
By Thanh Van
September 14, 2021 | 13:15
JAKS Resources from Malaysia and T&T Group JSC will explore possibilities to co-develop the 1,500MW Quang Ninh 2 LNG-to-power project in Quang Ninh.
Vietnam’s car sales have fallen to its lowest level since 2015
By Vy Nguyen
September 13, 2021 | 13:09
The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) announced a significant slump in overall August sales, which is the deepest decline since 2015.
Over 60 per cent of US businesses will not consider shifting production out of Vietnam
By Thanh Van
September 13, 2021 | 10:50
A survey by AmCham Vietnam revealed that while many US companies have been affected by COVID-19, the majority do not want to shift production out of Vietnam.
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