production revamp wanted in woodwork

Production revamp wanted in woodwork

Vietnam is becoming a destination for many woodworking machinery manufacturers seeking to cement partnerships with local partners.
new mindsets called for in mining

New mindsets called for in mining

The precipitous decline in the added value of mining may present Vietnamese authorities with a chance to reevaluate mining policies.
vietnam faces petrol shortage risks

Vietnam faces petrol shortage risks

Alhough the petrol situation in Vietnam is stable at present, a lack of investment, market barriers, and poor planning could potentially result in a shortage in the coming months.
apparel groups anticipate ongoing rocky progress

Apparel groups anticipate ongoing rocky progress

India and Bangladesh are competing with Vietnam for garment orders, but China is the most formidable rival, while Cambodia and Myanmar are emerging as new exporting nations.
reorganisation in hand for 2023s electricity supply

Reorganisation in hand for 2023’s electricity supply

Vietnam can only reduce demand and alleviate the current electricity shortage by utilising energy economically and efficiently, energy leaders are warning.
clarity still to be obtained for offshore wind policy

Clarity still to be obtained for offshore wind policy

Marine survey licensing for offshore wind farms in Vietnam may be dealt with by the end of the third quarter. Dr. Du Van Toan, director of the Marine Resource Management and Research for the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, spoke with VIR’s Van Nguyen about the issues at hand.
apprehension apparent over fresh cbam regulations

Apprehension apparent over fresh CBAM regulations

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could help Vietnam set up a carbon market, so long as taxes are used to balance economic growth and emissions.
neighbourly efforts in tow to aid electricity prospects

Neighbourly efforts in tow to aid electricity prospects

Vietnam intends to boost its imports of electricity from Laos and China in order to avoid an electricity shortfall this summer.
safeguards crucial to protect local construction groups

Safeguards crucial to protect local construction groups

Numerous building firms are in crisis, and there is a risk of insolvency. President of the Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors (VACC), Nguyen Quoc Hiep, spoke with VIR’s Van Nguyen about this dangers of halted production and business in this area.
the favourable factors for fdi in the paper industry

The favourable factors for FDI in the paper industry

The trend of Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, and China investing in the paper industry is set to continue. Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association general secretary Dang Van Son spoke to VIR’s Van Nguyen about future industry developments.
challenges raised in industrial cluster rejuvenation

Challenges raised in industrial cluster rejuvenation

Localities are seeking further details on the Vietnamese government’s plans to establish and expand industrial clusters.
eudr imposes new regulations on timber exporters

EUDR imposes new regulations on timber exporters

Exporters will have to demonstrate that a variety of products, including wood, are not associated with deforestation in order to access the EU market after a landmark law was approved last week.
distinct renewable energy law may be required tonic

Distinct renewable energy law may be required tonic

Legislation for renewable energy could become the corridor to draw in more resources and assist Vietnam’s energy industry in overcoming its low level of development.
trade promotion can ease delicate state of exports

Trade promotion can ease delicate state of exports

Vietnam is highly reliant on international commerce – hence, businesses require trade assistance to promote exports. VIR’s Van Nguyen talked to Le Hoang Tai, deputy director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about the current issues facing related activities.
vietnamese steel industry calling for wider investment from overseas entities

Vietnamese steel industry calling for wider investment from overseas entities

Steel is still a great distance from matching other manufacturing industries in Vietnam, with upstream and downstream remaining out of sync.