jcci opposes rules on used machinery

JCCI opposes rules on used machinery

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.
direct ppas spark renewable energy

Direct PPAs spark renewable energy

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.
foreign players are rushing to vietnams lucrative solar market

Foreign players are rushing to Vietnam’s lucrative solar market

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.
vestas and tan hoang cau sign mou aims to accelerate wind farm development

Vestas and Tan Hoang Cau sign MoU aims to accelerate wind farm development

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.
smart industry world 2017 to shape vietnamese smart industry

Smart Industry World 2017 to shape Vietnamese smart industry

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.
bot power projects gain momentum

BOT power projects gain momentum

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.   
samsung elevates 29 vietnamese vendors to tier 1 supply chain

Samsung elevates 29 Vietnamese vendors to tier-1 supply chain

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.
big shots eye dawn of local gaming

Big shots eye dawn of local gaming

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.
sembcorp increases stake in vsippl

Sembcorp increases stake in VSIPPL

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.
samsung vietnam organises 2017 recruitment test

Samsung Vietnam organises 2017 recruitment test

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.
vietnam sorely in need to improve internet network security

Vietnam sorely in need to improve internet network security

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.
as coal rises waste remains an issue

As coal rises, waste remains an issue

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.
electricity sector gets bot boost

Electricity sector gets BOT boost

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.
sonys legal battle over warranties set to continue

Sony’s legal battle over warranties set to continue

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.
lcd tax loophole found with big losses

LCD tax loophole found, with big losses

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.