ministry approves base price for lng fired power at 1056 us centskwh

Ministry approves base price for LNG-fired power at 10.56 US cents/kWh

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has approved the base price for liquefied petroleum gas (LNG)-fired power produced by combined cycle gas turbine thermal power plants at 0-2,590.85 VND per kWh for this year.
cao bang prepares for geoparks network symposium

Cao Bang prepares for geoparks network symposium

Cao Bang authority has announced it had built a detailed 'scenario' for hosting the 8th symposium of the Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) so that it will take place on time in September.
wartime bomb safely detonated in quang binh

Wartime bomb safely detonated in Quang Binh

The military command of the central province of Quang Binh coordinated with the PeaceTrees Vietnam project to safely detonated a 334kg bomb left from the war on May 28.
border guards honoured for drug trafficking busts

Border guards honoured for drug trafficking busts

The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 27 to honour border guards for their exceptional achievements in combating drug-related crimes and smuggling.
singapore enjoys benefits from cross border payment links

Singapore enjoys benefits from cross-border payment links

As the number of visitors to Singapore continues rising post-pandemic, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expecting more and higher-value cross-border payment transactions.
vietnam lays out priorities for remainder of 2024 with new leadership team

Vietnam lays out priorities for remainder of 2024 with new leadership team

Vietnam has two new top leaders, hoping to contribute to driving the economy forward, with the government prioritising economic stability in 2024 and beyond.
vietnam well placed to remain strategic ma leader

Vietnam well-placed to remain strategic M&A leader

A number of potential deals in the pipeline signifies bright prospects for Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions landscape.
kkr and tpg eye propertyguru takeover

KKR and TPG eye PropertyGuru takeover

KKR & Co and TPG Inc are said to be considering buying out the Singapore-based online real estate platform PropertyGuru, according to a Bloomberg report on May 22.
gdp likely to meet na growth target

GDP likely to meet NA growth target

Hoang Van Cuong, member of the National Assembly’s (NA) Finance and Budget Committee, assessed Vietnam's economic landscape following the first full quarter of 2024, and the country's growth prospects for the rest of the year.
tough nut to crack for businesses to embrace esg

Tough nut to crack for businesses to embrace ESG

Enterprises in Vietnam are being advised to apply environmental, social, and governance principles as soon as possible, as an effective tool to ensure their competitiveness.
clear characteristics shaping expectations in ma

Clear characteristics shaping expectations in M&A

Despite some mega deals, Vietnam is waiting for a rebound in merger and acquisition activities. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, talked with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into dealmaking activities in the Vietnamese market.
sustainability established through more collaborations

Sustainability established through more collaborations

Vietnam’s sustainable development ambitions will be helped along through an international trade event taking place in Hanoi this week, aiming to foster regional economic development and sustainability.
esg is vital for exporters

ESG is vital for exporters

Businesses, especially exporters, must embrace environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies or face losing out on trade, according to Nguyen Dinh Tho, general director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE).
thai binh seeks belgian investment partnerships

Thai Binh seeks Belgian investment, partnerships

A conference promoting the trade and investment climate of the northern province of Thai Binh, one of Vietnam's major hubs for ago-fishery exports, took place at the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, on May 23.
enticing fdi legal framework for dual transformation

Enticing FDI legal framework for dual transformation

Vietnam is preparing for future foreign direct investment (FDI) shifts to ensure funding reaches the right areas and embraces green and digital goals.