disbursement delay deemed unacceptable

Disbursement delay deemed unacceptable

Public investment continues to suffer from poor disbursement, with names of culpable units being highlighted by the government.
shipping costs stifle progress among vietnamese exporters

Shipping costs stifle progress among Vietnamese exporters

Exporters are struggling with numerous challenges caused by high shipping costs, and are calling for the support of local state management authorities.
targets set high for disbursement

Targets set high for disbursement

The government has made drastic directions to accelerate public investment disbursement, with construction of numerous transport infrastructure projects to be implemented around the clock.
profits still out of reach for pig farming companies

Profits still out of reach for pig farming companies

Despite the total herd increasing to a new high, 2023 has been called a poor year for the pig farming industry, with businesses and farmers failing to make a profit.
mission now clear in journey to adapt to gmt rate

Mission now clear in journey to adapt to GMT rate

Now could be a good time for Vietnam to review investment incentives and raise diversified policies in line with international practices.
new roads the answer for economic growth

New roads the answer for economic growth

It is projected that 2024 could be a bumper year for expressway construction to get moving, with several localities approving plans for vital connection infrastructure.
cement groups take on tough period

Cement groups take on tough period

Amid unprecedented complexities, cement producers are hoping for breakthroughs in public projects to stimulate demand and accelerate consumption.
realising lng goals require resolutions

Realising LNG goals require resolutions

Current obstacles in liquefied natural gas import costs and electricity selling prices mean it will be difficult for Vietnam to achieve its set targets for gas power capacity.
lack of criteria holding back green strategy

Lack of criteria holding back green strategy

The unclear understanding of how to attract green investment is causing trouble for both green manufacturers and those in more traditional sectors.
plant quarantine rules put stranglehold on process

Plant quarantine rules put stranglehold on process

Regulations introduced earlier in the year forcing quarantine of all plants for import, export, and transit have caused numerous problems for businesses, particularly in terms of popular items like cashews.
the positive impact of asean china cooperation

The positive impact of ASEAN-China cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a Vietnamese delegation have concluded their trip to to attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and the 20th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in China’s Nanning province.
japan at fore of experience in agriculture

Japan at fore of experience in agriculture

High-tech agricultural development is set to be intensified between Vietnam and Japan.
ev charging stations enticing for investors

EV charging stations enticing for investors

As electric vehicles become more popular, developing charging stations and equipment is a promising area for investment.
us coordination plays vital role in energy revolution

US coordination plays vital role in energy revolution

In the process of energy transition and towards a green economy, Vietnam and ASEAN countries are struggling with numerous challenges. David M. Turk, Deputy Secretary for the US Department of Energy, talked to VIR’s Minh Vu about US support in this process.
wood exporters pleading for vat refund resolution

Wood exporters pleading for VAT refund resolution

Central-run authorities have given drastic directions to speed up VAT refunds for numerous businesses, especially struggling wood exporters.