firms resetting raw material sources

Firms resetting raw material sources

As the coronavirus outbreak shows no sign of slowing down, supply chain leaders are urged to mitigate instant disruption and plan for their short- and long-term performance, at a time of weakness in securing domestic raw material sources in the context of feeble supporting industries.
scrutinising the implications of new deals on vietnams economy

Scrutinising the implications of new deals on Vietnam’s economy

The newly-ratified EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) will help to usher in a new economic era with the correct preparation. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh talked to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the significance of the agreements and their implications on key sectors across the country.
european parliament approves historic fta with vietnam

European Parliament approves historic FTA with Vietnam

The European Parliament has just approved the European Union's free trade agreement with Vietnam, consisting of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the accompanying Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), the bloc's most comprehensive trade pact with a developing country and a further European push into Asian markets.
alphanams kickoff to international hospitality excellence in vietnam

ALPHANAM’s kickoff to international hospitality excellence in Vietnam

Founded in 1995, Alphanam continues to grow and is currently developing real estate projects in a great number of Vietnam’s provinces; tapping into the country’s untapped potential. Alphanam has developed two international hotel projects along the coast of Danang: the Four Points by Sheraton and Altara Suites, contributing to the country’s high-quality hospitality segment.
textile sector set for success

Textile sector set for success

The Vietnamese textile and garment industry continued its big role as a key driver of Vietnam’s exports. Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association Vu Duc Giang talked with VIR’s Phuong Thu about how local firms can capitalise on free trade agreements and weather difficulties to move forward sustainably.
wind farm blaze puts om activities in the spotlight

Wind farm blaze puts O&M activities in the spotlight

Vietnam’s first fire at a wind farm project has become a warning for the operational and maintenance activities of renewable energy facilities as many projects are expected to connect to the grid soon.
renewable funding solutions sought

Renewable funding solutions sought

The ignition of interest in renewables has indicated the potential for rapid development under effective policies and current market conditions, but ambitions to expand renewable energy generation further will be constrained by the barriers in attracting private sector investment.
export figures underpin strong 2019 for vietnam

Export figures underpin strong 2019 for Vietnam

Key indicators on industry, trade, integration, and administrative reform reached and exceeded the plan for 2019, illustrating strong momentum for 2020 and beyond.
slow charging progress in e mobility in need of boost

Slow-charging progress in e-mobility in need of boost

Rising air pollution amidst the rapid urbanisation in developing countries like Vietnam is a headache for authorities and citizens alike. Alongside Vietnam’s plan to ban motorcycles from big cities that remains in limbo, the country’s transition to e-mobility and building out the relevant infrastructure seems equally uncertain.  Phuong Thu reports.
coal fired schemes on ice

Coal-fired schemes on ice

The doors for coal-fired power projects in Vietnam are narrowing shut as international institutions and banks tighten financing and even exit coal-fired ventures, piling pressure on the country to create reasonable power sources for Vietnam’s future energy mix.
energy partners ramp up calls for dppa pilot

Energy partners ramp up calls for DPPA pilot

While direct power purchase agreements have been one of the key drivers of global renewable energy infrastructure, especially in wind and solar, there is no defined plan for a pilot mechanism in Vietnam yet, raising the question of when and how the country can meet the clean energy needs of international enterprises.
inspections to shore up wood industry

Inspections to shore up wood industry

Vietnam is intensifying inspection of all wood product shipments to the United States in order to prevent origin fraud, illegal transshipment, and the circumvention of trade remedies which can harm its healthy exports.
auction could determine future of solar initiatives

Auction could determine future of solar initiatives

After months of uncertainty over the policy, the much awaited next round of purchase prices in solar power may be set through auction instead of enjoying the same feed-in tariff required elsewhere. The auction method may set the country up for greater clarity and fewer investor risks in the sector. Phuong Thu reports.
future of construction brainstormed by experts

Future of construction brainstormed by experts

Digitalisation is promising to become an optimal tool for construction sites that is observed and managed by digital technologies in order to increase systemisation and efficiency.
fresh new vision for abb in vietnam

Fresh new vision for ABB in Vietnam

One of the biggest multinationals in the world has appointed a new managing director for their Vietnamese arm.