Advanced search
Search Results: 196 results for keyword "Van Nguyen".
Digitalisation: a story of both technology and people
29-03-2023 10:28
It could be time to adopt a more realistic approach to digitalisation. Urs Kloeti, factory manager at Nestlé Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Van Nguyen why it may not be an appropriate approach to simply pursue external high-tech without first identifying remaining gaps in technology.
Textiles and garments must satisfy importer needs
15-03-2023 09:00
Vietnam’s textile and garment sector is developing new competitive advantages to preserve its position as the world’s third-largest exporter. Van Nguyen spoke with Vu Duc Giang, chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, on the subject.
Repositioning Vietnam in the timber value chain
10-03-2023 09:00
It is of the utmost importance for Vietnam to complete the next steps of implementation of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade as quickly as possible. Anja Barth, chief technical advisor of a forest biodiversity initiative run by the German Development Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, talked to VIR’s Van Nguyen about the progress of sustainability and conservation in this area in Vietnam.
Ensuring the new PDP meets power source criteria
09-03-2023 13:00
The Ministry of Industry and Trade was allotted 10 years to reinterpret solar data in the Power Development Plan VIII, yet delays continue to plague it. Van Nguyen of VIR sat down with Dr. Ngo Duc Lam, former deputy director of the Institute of Energy, about the current situation.
Willingness to invest in Laos must be improved upon
22-02-2023 14:00
Vietnam and Laos are making joint efforts to remove difficulties faced by investors.
Fresh approaches sought for electricity transmission
15-02-2023 10:58
The plan to raise transmission tariffs for energy indicates that Vietnam must take further steps to alleviate system stress and entice private sector investment in transmission.
Conundrum ahead with robotics rise
20-01-2023 15:00
While Vietnam is on pace to exceed $50 billion in gross merchandise volume by 2025, the switch from human jobs to automation could dish up a rocky path to progress.
Responsive shift required in Vietnam’s energy policy
18-01-2023 10:07
Despite improvements in energy regulations, coal-generated electricity will persist for many years to come. Dr. Ngo Duc Lam, former deputy head at the Institute of Energy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, explained to VIR’s Van Nguyen about the country’s established and ambitious objectives for renewable energy.
Chinese activity back in vogue as fruit and veg surge
13-01-2023 11:00
As of January 8, Chinese customs will no longer tests imported commodities, including frozen foods, for COVID-19 at the border – action demonstrating that the Chinese government has taken another step towards complete reopening after its National Health Commission stated last month that it would soften its pandemic response.
Coal groups contend with new era
11-01-2023 15:42
Vietnam is being urged to demonstrate that economic development will not depend on the use of fossil fuels like coal.
Unpredictability stemming from housing market
30-12-2022 09:00
Even if the threat of recession seems to be on the wane in Vietnam, the real estate sector may encounter more battles in 2023, necessitating the elimination of legal and capital barriers, including real estate corporate bonds.
Vietnamese sugarcane gears up to cultivate new prospects
22-12-2022 11:00
In 2023, sugar exporters are likely to benefit from higher export prices and trade remedies imposed by Vietnam, leading to a possible renaissance of sugarcane plantation and sugar mills.
Vietnam up to the challenge in hitting net-zero targets
16-12-2022 09:29
At COP27 last month, Vietnam took further action to fulfil its net-zero goals by 2050 through a strong energy transition, which has been putting pressure on long-term energy policy revisions to ensure international commitments.
Vietnamese ships to conquer the global supply chain seas
08-12-2022 14:00
As the global container market remains highly profitable but showing signs of weakening amid high inflation and strong commodity prices, a green logistics platform is being promoted by Vietnam, with the country aiming to develop a shipping fleet and of its own. However, its implementation still has a long way to go.
Textile groups at pains to regather momentum
01-12-2022 18:00
Orders of textile and garment exporters in the last months of the year have been falling sharply compared to production capacity, combined with fluctuating raw material prices, leaving many businesses to prepare for a bumpy year ahead.
Mobile Version