21-12-2017 08:00
A draft amendment of the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Circular 23 on the required quality of used machine imports has come under fire for not amending the ‘rigid regulations’ which place difficulties on enterprises.
21-12-2017 08:00
To attract investment in the renewable energy sector, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has confirmed that a mechanism to allow businesses to buy power at competitive prices from renewable energy generators will be piloted in 2018.
13-12-2017 08:00
After the government’s Decision No. 11/2017/QD-TT on supporting the development of solar power was issued in April, Vietnam witnessed a trend of successfully registered and licensed projects, though challenges still await potential investors. Nguyen Duong Tuan, CEO of SolarBK, the only Vietnamese firm invited to the Future of Energy Summit, talks with VIR’s Phuong Thu about SolarBK’s ambitions in Vietnam.
07-12-2017 16:44
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas and locally-invested Tan Hoang Cau signed a turbine supply contract for the 30MW Huong Linh 1 wind farm as well as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the pre-development of three other wind projects.
06-12-2017 15:08
Held for the first time in Vietnam, Smart Industry World 2017 saw the participation of state management bodies, researchers, experts, and the business community to discuss future orientations and methods to attract investment and develop the Vietnamese smart industry.
06-12-2017 11:33
Two foreign-invested build-operate-transfer thermal power projects – Japanese firm Sumitomo Corporation’s Van Phong 1 and Malaysian firm Toyo Ink Group Bhd’ s Song Hau 2 – have registered positive movement.
30-11-2017 16:39
Samsung completed the consultation programme for 12 enterprises in 2017 and has achieved the target of 29 Vietnamese businesses becoming Tier-1 vendors by the end of the year.
28-11-2017 08:00
Investors gear up to cash in on Vietnam’s lucrative casino industry as the country’s legal framework for casinos and betting becomes more thorough since its inception earlier this year. Phuong Thu reports.
21-11-2017 17:41
Sembcorp Industries’ wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Development has entered into a sale and purchase agreement that will increase its interest in Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park Pte., Ltd. from 92.9 to 96.6 per cent.
14-11-2017 12:33
Samsung Vietnam has held its Global Samsung Aptitude Test for applicants in the northern areas at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi to recruit high-skill candidates.
03-11-2017 22:59
Although Vietnam is among the highest in terms of the number of internet users in Asia, it ranks the 101st out of 193 countries in the ability to ensure network security.
03-11-2017 08:00
The Ministry of Construction is set to release its mandatory requirements for coal ash disposal early next year, threatening to shut down coal-fired thermal power plants that cannot adequately treat, store, or reuse their coal ash and gypsum discharge.
02-11-2017 08:00
Vietnam-based manufacturers are looking forward to a more stable power supply in the near future, with a series of build-operate-transfer power plants speeding up and coming online, and many foreign investors showing strong interest in the segment due to the high demand.
01-11-2017 12:48
Although the northern Hai Duong provincial court issued a decision to suspend the settlement of customer complaints against Japan’s Sony Vietnam for warranty obligations last week, the story is not over, as a customer confirms that he will continue to fight for his rights.
24-10-2017 08:00
Local customs departments will have to tighten their inspection of LCD product codes to avoid tax losses, as electronics firms have recently been tagged with tax arrears of VND481.68 billion ($21.89 million) due to incorrect declarations of tax codes.