Vietnam gov’t irons out incentives for rooftop solar development

Vietnam gov’t irons out incentives for rooftop solar development

The Vietnamese government is drafting a decree to stimulate the development of rooftop solar power as the country struggles to fully tap its energy potential.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam goal of 18 mln foreign visitors in 2024 feasible: RMIT expert

Vietnam goal of 18 mln foreign visitors in 2024 feasible: RMIT expert

Vietnam’s goal of welcoming 17-18 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2024 seems highly feasible with sustained efforts, diversification, and accessible visa policies, according to RMIT senior program manager for tourism and hospitality management Jackie Ong.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese, foreign firms secure investment nods in Binh Dinh province

Vietnamese, foreign firms secure investment nods in Binh Dinh province

A host of Vietnamese and foreign companies have received green-lights to proceed with projects in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh which is seeking to become a regional economic hub.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam to enable local firms’ participation in global chip production

Vietnam to enable local firms’ participation in global chip production

The Ministry of Science and Technology will facilitate Vietnamese enterprises’ participation in the global chip production chain by establishing innovation and R&D centers related to semiconductor materials and chip design.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Rooftop solar power incentives only for homes, public buildings: ministry

Rooftop solar power incentives only for homes, public buildings: ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is against extending rooftop solar power development incentives to other groups before first priority recipients - households and public offices - are covered.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Global minimum tax, opportunity for Vietnam to continue reforms: EuroCham vice chairman

Global minimum tax, opportunity for Vietnam to continue reforms: EuroCham vice chairman

The upcoming implementation of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) will force Vietnam to make further reforms for the new situation, with a key task being to improve its administrative procedures, EuroCham Vietnam vice chairman Nguyen Hai Minh tells The Investor.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Central Highlands town to benefit from special mechanisms after parliamentary vote

Central Highlands town to benefit from special mechanisms after parliamentary vote

Vietnam's National Assembly has approved the piloting of unique mechanisms and policies for Buon Ma Thuot, the biggest town in the country’s Central Highlands, for five years starting next year.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VinFast gets $1.2 bln incentive package for North Carolina car complex

VinFast gets $1.2 bln incentive package for North Carolina car complex

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has secured a $1.2 billion incentive package from the State of North Carolina for its electric vehicle manufacturing project in the U.S., the Vietnamese EV startup announced Friday.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam to form Global Minimum Tax task force

Vietnam to form Global Minimum Tax task force

The Vietnamese government is due to establish a task group specialized in implementing the "Global Minimum Tax" rule in the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) actions, a Government Office official said Tuesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7