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Offshore wind development plans receive new lease of life

By Thy Nguyet March 21, 2025 | 15:30

The government has put across its strong support for offshore wind development and improving the legal system for foreign investors.

Potential immense for energy landscape

By Thanh Van March 21, 2025 | 15:26

German group Picus Capital, an early-stage technology investment firm, is seeking investment opportunities in Vietnamese tech startups.

Energy firms seek tariff clarifications

By Phuong Thu March 21, 2025 | 15:12

Both foreign and domestic renewable energy firms have raised concerns over Vietnam’s proposed retroactive changes to subsidised pricing for solar and wind energy projects.

Decree upgrade becomes electricity market catalyst

By Ngu Truong and Trang Nguyen March 21, 2025 | 14:53

When first issued, Decree No.80/2024/ND-CP was regarded as a groundbreaking move, serving as a significant catalyst for investors in renewable energy. However, it has already been replaced with a new regulation.

Finland's Lindström opens first textile service centre in Vietnam

By Bich Ngoc March 21, 2025 | 14:41

Finnish textiles firm Lindström marked the beginning of its journey in Vietnam by opening a new service centre in Dong Nai province on March 20.

Legal reforms powering Vietnam’s energy transformation

By Hang Thuy March 21, 2025 | 14:39

VILAF experts Vo Ha Duyen, Mai Phuoc Thuan, and Ha Ngoc Hai examine the legal developments shaping Vietnam’s energy future.

Ready-built logistics gain momentum

By Thanh Van March 21, 2025 | 14:37

Foreign investors are showing growing interest in Vietnam’s logistics sector by developing new facilities to tap into rising demand.

Bank of China offers support for Vietnam to build international financial centres

By Nguyen Huong March 21, 2025 | 14:23

Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong received a delegation from the Bank of China (BOC) on March 19 to discuss the development of financial centres.

Vietnam’s economy forced to navigate rough seas this year

By Jonathan Pincus March 21, 2025 | 09:00

Vietnam is widely expected to outperform its ASEAN peers in 2025. International organisations and global banks have predicted that GDP growth will fall within the 6.5-7 per cent range, boosted by continued growth of export manufacturing, including new investments in semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing.

LOTTE Global Logistics builds a $34 million cold chain facility in Dong Nai

By Thanh Van March 21, 2025 | 08:57

LOTTE Global Logistics has broke ground on a cold chain facility at Nhon Trach Industrial Complex.

Vietnam 2025 M&A outlook: trends, deals, and opportunities

By Angela Yang March 21, 2025 | 08:54

Over the past decade, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has stood out as a significant force in Southeast Asia.

Hungary to train 1,000 Vietnamese specialists for country's first nuclear plant

By Trang Huyen March 21, 2025 | 08:46

With 50 years of experience in operating nuclear power plants, Hungary is set to assist Vietnam in training 1,000 nuclear power plant operators as the country develops its first nuclear facility.

Plethora of advantages for Norway-Vietnam partnership

By Nguyen Thu March 20, 2025 | 18:00

Norway has advantages in innovative and sustainable solutions in areas such as renewable energy, shipbuilding, and the circular economy. Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken outlined to VIR’s Nguyen Thu the opportunities for cooperation between the two countries and suggestions to draw in more investors.