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Coastal economic zones strive for low-carbon economy
Renovating technology, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and developing a low-carbon economy are methods being used by coastal EZs in the new development period. The Vietnam Marine Strategy, released by the Party Central Committee in 2007, says that coastal EZs will make up 53-55 percent of the ...
Thien Nhien
Vietnam looks to bolster private sector output
Vietnam aims to generate half of its economic output from the private sector within two years, its prime minister said, giving a clear indication of the communist-ruled country’s determination to make private enterprise the main engine of its economy.Keep reading ...
John Reed
Foreign investors demand IP action
Online intellectual property infringements related to industrial design are worrying investors, including those from the US, forcing state agencies to set forth an adequate legal mechanism to handle the situation.Keep reading ...
Hong Quang
FDI adding to Vietnam's economic recovery
Investment into Vietnam, led by Japan, South Korea, Singapore and China, is on the up, though the US withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership is a worry.Keep reading ...
Peter Janssen
Quang Ngai is preparing to welcome a super project
After the big Hoa Phat – Dung Quat Steel project, Quang Ngai is urgently implementing a plan to welcome the “super” project of resort, tourism real estate and hi-tech agriculture.Keep reading ...
Solar power era begins in Vietnam
The solar panel market has warmed up with foreign and domestic investors showing renewed interest in the market.Keep reading ...
Thanh Lich
Global powerhouses to back circular economy
Vietnam’s ambition to build a circular economy – aimed at combating pollution and achieving more sustainable development by reusing and recycling defunct products – has attracted the participation of several foreign firms. However, in order for this new economic model to grow, state support is ...
Thanh Tung
2017- a record year of FDI attraction
Vietnam’s total newly registered capital and share buying in 2017 has valued at nearly US$36 billion and implemented capital reached nearly US$20 billion. This is record growth for FDI capital in Vietnam in 10 years.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Vietnam strives to attract more investment in solar power
Vietnamese localities are taking measures to attract more investment in renewable energy, especially solar power. According to the Government’s targets, solar power is expected to become the main renewable energy source in the future, with installed capacity to be increased from 6-7 MW by the ...
VNA Reporter
Government committed to slash business costs
This year, the Vietnamese Government intends to further slash business costs and regulations as well as fostering co-operation between domestic enterprises and their foreign direct investment (FDI) counterparts.Keep reading ...
VIR Reporter