Beyond fiscal support, Vietnam should be prepared for a new wave of FDI inflows after the Covid-19 medical issue is resolved, which could be in around one year from now, said CEO of VinaCapital Don Lam. In addition to fiscal measures already in place to mitigate the Covid-19 impacts on the economy, Don Lam, CEO […]
Read MoreAfter proclaiming success in containing the coronavirus, Vietnam is positioning itself as a safe place to do business post-pandemic, capitalising on demand from international manufacturers looking to diversify their supply chains away from China. Vietnam has reported a relatively small 288 cases and zero deaths, putting the Southeast Asian country on course to revive its […]
Read MoreThe Government has issued a new decree on environmental protection fees for industrial wastewater treatment that will replace Decree 154 in 2016. The new one, Decree 53/2020NĐ-CP, which will take effect in January 2021, regulates that the wastewater treatment fee is maximum VNĐ4 million per year for production and processing establishments which have volume of wastewater discharged […]
Read MoreConsumer goods, health care, energy, construction materials, infrastructure, and technology are among the sectors with enormous potential for investment in Vietnam once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, an expert has said. Don Lam, co-founder and CEO of fund management company VinaCapital, recently spoke to a group of Republic of Korean investors through video conferencing about Vietnam’s […]
Read MoreThere is now plenty of movement by German investors re-orienting from China, complementing their existing Chinese operations with new activities in Vietnam regarding sourcing and investments. Björn Koslowski, deputy chief representative of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam, assesses the China+1 strategies and how they are being applied to Vietnam by German companies. […]
Read MoreThe Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a list of 11 agricultural projects that it is inviting investment for between now and 2025. They include hi-tech agriculture projects in An Thuong and Song Phuong communes of Hoai Duc district, and Hien Ninh, Thanh Xuan and Tan Dan communes of Soc Son district. Several concentrated livestock […]
Read MoreNo. 3A metro line – The HCM City People’s Committee has proposed the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) consider investment in building the Ben Thanh-Tan Kien No. 3A metro line and then submit the proposal to the Prime Minister for approval. Line No. 3A is an arterial link important to the formation and construction […]
Read MoreAround the world, an increasing number of school buildings and educational campuses are trying to become more sustainable. While construction technology can boost the energy efficiency of buildings, the way they are built can also be beneficial. A Scandinavian construction giant is set to build an energy-efficient, solar-paneled school in Norway. It’s the latest example […]
Read MoreThe northern province of Quang Ninh has maintained its place at the top of the rankings for Vietnam’s Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI), according to the 2019 PCI report which was jointly published by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) along with the United States Agency for International Development on May 5. The purpose […]
Read MoreIn recent years, Hai Phong has made great strides in urban embellishment, being the leading city in the industrialization – modernization process, the most dynamically developing urban area in the northern region. Hai Phong is projected to become a green city and a major maritime service hub by 2025. The vision is part of the […]
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