Vietnam Business Forum

Project procedures must be truncated

March 28, 2024 | 11:22

A number of obstacles in administrative procedures, especially in granting business licences, are hindering the market entry of businesses in Vietnam.

Game-changing ESG initiatives expected

March 26, 2024 | 09:09

With the Vietnamese government last week boosting commitments to supporting foreign-invested enterprises, more green business and funding initiatives are expected in the coming months.

Displaying readiness for the energy transition in Vietnam

March 23, 2023 | 15:54

Vietnam’s current development highlights the urgent need to accelerate the global energy transition. John Rockhold, head of the Power and Energy Working Group under the Vietnam Business Forum, looks at how events have demonstrated the cost to the global economy of a centralised energy system dependent on fossil fuels.

Beverage leaders plead for excise tax postponement

March 20, 2023 | 09:59

Key industry players are calling for the delay of increased taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks to support business recovery and ensure they do not undermine economic growth.

Employers seek clarity on easing work permit process

March 20, 2023 | 09:54

Foreign employers are pleading for a more straightforward process in obtaining work permits, but authorities have pointed out that ensuring a smooth process is a 2-way street.

Business community leads call to action for authorities

March 20, 2023 | 09:50

Significant focus was placed on revitalising the economy, smoothing out tax issues, and ensuring a green transition at last week’s Vietnam Business Forum.

Snags persist in work permit process for non-nationals

March 03, 2022 | 22:00

The easing of several work permit rules is continuing to be sought by big employers, as heard at last week’s Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi.

Securing long-term interests of Vietnam in energy transition

February 25, 2022 | 13:00

The government has taken a step-by-step approach that includes comments and discussions with Vietnam Business Forum’s Power and Energy Working Group and other private sector power and energy organisations. Based on the November draft, meetings, and follow-up requests for comments, we have the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) that is addressing the country’s economic, environmental, and social needs in line with international climate agreements.

BritCham proposes solutions to boost Vietnam’s economic recovery at VBF

February 21, 2022 | 12:06

BritCham proposed the reopening of borders, liquidity, and the ability for banks to support economic growth, as well as the maintenance of policy reforms and the streamlining of administrative processes.

Made in Vietnam Energy Plan 2.0 to debut next week

February 19, 2020 | 14:51

The Vietnam Business Forum will roll out next week the second edition of the Made in Vietnam Energy Plan (MVEP 2.0), a business case for the primary use of Vietnam’s domestic resources to stimulate investment in clean, secure and affordable energy generation.