ministries localities tasked with handling cargo congestion

Ministries, localities tasked with handling cargo congestion

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has asked ministries and localities to work with the Chinese side to reopen some border gates, the Government’s Office said in a notice.
sapa airport needs to mobilise 174 million from private investors

Sapa Airport needs to mobilise $174 million from private investors

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has issued a decision about the implementation of Sapa Airport under the private-public partnership (PPP) format.
no more delays in construction schedule of eastern cluster of north south expressway

No more delays in construction schedule of Eastern Cluster of North-South Expressway

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has ordered relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities to ensure the construction schedule of the Eastern Cluster of North-South Expressway without a delay.
top solutions for revitalised logistics

Top solutions for revitalised logistics

Despite being an important part of the national economy, shortcomings remain in Vietnam’s logistics links. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director-general of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade, writes about the possible solutions to strengthen the industry.
mitigating procedural delays in pharmaceutical market

Mitigating procedural delays in pharmaceutical market

While Vietnam has witnessed positive developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare spheres over the past few years, some issues still need to be ironed out. Ngo Thanh Hai, senior associate at LNT & Partners, discusses the impact of these changes on the market and potential solutions to address problematic areas.
vietnam exports first batch of lychee under evfta

Vietnam exports first batch of lychee under EVFTA

The first batch of Thanh Ha lychees was officially exported to Europe under the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) on June 7.
hai duong angles to boost lychee exports

Hai Duong angles to boost lychee exports

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and Hai Duong People’s Committee today jointly held a conference to promote the exports of Thanh Ha lychee products and other distinct agricultural products of the northern province.    
vietnamese gymnast qualifies for tokyo olympics

Vietnamese gymnast qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Dinh Phuong Thanh has secured Vietnam's sixth slot at the coming Tokyo Olympics.
fpt general director our strength lies in youth and creativity

FPT general director: “Our strength lies in youth and creativity”

With the positive results achieved in 2020, FPT confidently comes to 2021 with sustainable growth with products and solutions made by FPT.
incident shows need for logistics resilience

Incident shows need for logistics resilience

Last week’s Suez Canal situation caused disruption to some of Vietnam’s exports and imports. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade, explained more to VIR’s Nguyen Thu on how the event has affected Vietnam’s trade and supply chains.
intriguing changes on capital contribution outlined in fresh enterprises legislation

Intriguing changes on capital contribution outlined in fresh enterprises legislation

The Law on Enterprises 2020 took effect on January 1 and supersedes the Law on Enterprises 2014. In comparison, the Law on Enterprises 2020 is assessed to comprise of many significant changes.
shake up for solar power investment

Shake-up for solar power investment

The Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority of Vietnam has submitted a report that requests approval of the prime minister’s draft decision on selection of investors for grid-connected solar power projects in Vietnam. Baker McKenzie’s managing partner Frederick Burke and special counsel Nguyen Thanh Hai outline the main changes and proposed regulations for investors.
larger frame of mind for logistics

Larger frame of mind for logistics

Throughout more than three decades of economic reform, Vietnamese companies from many sectors have been venturing abroad and become role models. Yet, the logistics sector remains too focused on the domestic market. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade, emphasised that local players should follow regional examples and take their business to international arena.
new principles for energy efficiency

New principles for energy efficiency

The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently issued Circular No.25/2020/TT-BCT replacing a previous circular on efficient use of energy, and providing businesses with more straightforward procedures for registering and reporting on their energy efficiency plans. Baker McKenzie managing partner Frederick Burke and special counsel Nguyen Thanh Hai outline the key changes and how they affect enterprises.
law change offers construction clarity

Law change offers construction clarity

The National Assembly has passed amendments to the Law on Construction, which will take effect from January 2021. Frederick Burke, managing partner of Baker McKenzie and Nguyen Thanh Hai, special counsel outline the practical changes that address unclear points under the current legislation, and reflect on government efforts to clarify and simplify licensing procedures for construction operations.