byd electronics to start construction of 1837 million plant this month

BYD Electronics to start construction of $183.7 million plant this month

BYD Electronics (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. is undertaking the final tasks to start the construction of its expanded plant in the northern province of Phu Tho after receiving the investment adjustment certificate in late February.
deeper synergies possible within swiss trade relations

Deeper synergies possible within Swiss trade relations

In the framework of a business visit to Vietnam, Christian Hofer, director-general for the Federal Office of Agriculture from Switzerland, talked to VIR’s Kim Oanh about the potential of bilateral cooperation and the experience and lessons that Vietnam can learn from Switzerland.
steel groups take on eus carbon rules

Steel groups take on EU’s carbon rules

Steel manufacturers in Vietnam are anxious about the procedures for receiving and reporting data related to carbon emissions for the upcoming application of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
sumitomo forestry partners with kim oanh group

Sumitomo Forestry partners with Kim Oanh Group

Sumitomo Forestry Group and Kim Oanh Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement in early April to establish KS Sustainable Development JSC, for the development of large-scale real estate projects.
smart industry slant to boost foreign capital attraction

Smart industry slant to boost foreign capital attraction

Localities throughout the country are striving to create a breakthrough for industrial infrastructure to increase its competitive capacity in attracting foreign capital.
vietnam operates greenhouse gas reporting system online

Vietnam operates greenhouse gas reporting system online

A reporting system for facilities to upload their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data online has been completed, and will be updated when the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Construction, and the Ministry of Transport issue detailed guidance for their respective areas, according to a recent consultation meeting.
livestock switch serves up dispute

Livestock switch serves up dispute

Livestock companies in the southern province of Dong Nai are struggling to comprehend what they say is a rushed roadmap to relocate thousands of breeding farms for environmental reasons.
private sector urged to enter eco ip arena

Private sector urged to enter eco-IP arena

Authorities have been urged to foster participation of the private sector to speed up the creation of eco-industrial parks, contributing to the government's green growth strategy.
foreign invested enterprises bemoan housing legal overlaps

Foreign-invested enterprises bemoan housing legal overlaps

Adjustment of regulations relating to building housing in trade union institutions in industrial parks could diversify housing supply sources for factory employees, which is a problem inherent to investors.
digital transformation needs private and public sector support

Digital transformation needs private and public sector support

International organisations and investors hope to work closely with the authorities and business community to foster digital transformation, raising demand for public-private partnerships, according to experts and representatives of firms at VIR's forum on Tuesday.
jcci proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy

JCCI proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy

Japanese companies would like to contribute to a realistic energy transition in Vietnam by promoting private investment in the application of decarbonisation technologies necessary for meeting sustainability goals, according to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI).
vbf fies seek irc easement for new locations

VBF: FIEs seek IRC easement for new locations

Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) require the authorities to loosen regulations to grant investment registration certificates (IRCs) for their business locations and branches.
investing in women is the smart move

Investing in women is the smart move

Investing in women to help them liberate their inner strength is a smart move as empowered women not only create added value for society but also contribute to a prosperous economy.
women entrepreneurs become inspiration for business community

Women entrepreneurs become inspiration for business community

Many female Vietnamese entrepreneurs are being proactive in community activity and considered an inspiration to the next generation, demonstrating that women can confidently build businesses and overcome difficulties to take their businesses to the next level.
australian funds taking deeper interest in vietnam

Australian funds taking deeper interest in Vietnam

This year, Vietnam and Australia will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations. VIR’s Kim Oanh talked to Phan Huu Thang, director of the International Institute for Investment Research, about the achievements so far between the two countries.