20-06-2024 13:00
Vietnam’s supporting industries are failing to meet set targets, with a tendency to rely too much on overseas vendors instead of developing domestic suppliers, which is leaving foreign investors hesitant to enter the market.
13-06-2024 13:00
The business picture for brewers is not as bright as expected, with a potential special consumption tax and continuing strict laws likely to affect the situation going forward.
27-10-2023 17:29
There is still currently no legal avenue for foreign or domestic investors to take on offshore wind power pilots in Vietnam.
11-10-2023 14:00
Vietnam is pushing to import electricity from neighbouring countries due to worrying power shortage concerns for the near future.
14-08-2023 15:32
The newly released Strategy for the Sustainable Exploitation and Use of Natural Resources and Protection of the Marine and Island Environment reaffirms the Vietnamese government’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and marine environment protection. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Le Minh Ngan, spoke with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the key points of strategy and solutions and how to make it happen.
03-08-2023 21:00
The buy now, pay later fintech segment is still in a feeling-out stage in Vietnam as it attracts both foreign and local players that must take on tough competition in order to survive.
11-05-2023 10:00
SABECO's never-ending attempts to win new customers in an ever-changing economic and cultural environment has resulted in the company winning several prestigious awards at the World Beer Championship.
22-04-2023 11:00
Foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam are showing a strong commitment towards sustainable development, although a series of issues need to be tackled.
05-04-2023 14:00
A key vehicle association has called for registration fee incentives for both domestically assembled and imported cars to ensure fairness.
10-03-2023 16:00
The beverage sector has called for a delay in Vietnam’s proposed tax increase on alcohol as the industry is at risk from high inflation, increased material costs, and low demand.
09-03-2023 10:00
Offshore wind prospects in Vietnam are seeking stability as applications for project field surveys and wind assessments are being postponed, with developers waiting for a decree amendment on the use of marine resources.
02-03-2023 10:00
The digital economy in Vietnam has strong growth potential, but faces a number of significant hurdles, including losses in tax revenue, infrastructure challenges, and vast carbon emissions.
01-03-2023 18:00
A new e-vehicle competitor to VinFast may be around the corner after a Chinese manufacturer agreed to team up with Vietnam’s TMT Motors to launch budget models.
22-02-2023 16:52
Foreign investors have been closely monitoring a proposed pilot on the direct power purchase agreements in Vietnam, especially those with a long-term business strategy in renewable energy. However, the country’s limited mechanisms may mean the long-term goals will be difficult to attain.
08-02-2023 14:28
Thailand’s Super Energy Group is demonstrating its commitment in the Vietnamese market through expanding investment and its portfolio.