Vietnam considers direct power purchase agreements with no restrictions on capacity, usage

Vietnam considers direct power purchase agreements with no restrictions on capacity, usage

A draft decree on direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) between producers and large consumers via their own power lines has no caps on capacity, connection voltage level and intended usage.

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

Vietnam factory activity contracts after 2-month improvement: S&P Global

Vietnam factory activity contracts after 2-month improvement: S&P Global

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector slightly decreased in March due to weaker demand after recording marginal improvements in the first two months of the year while confidence in the outlook for the year ahead hit an 18-month high.

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

Vietnam manufacturing activity ends 2023 in contraction mode: S&P Global

Vietnam manufacturing activity ends 2023 in contraction mode: S&P Global

The Vietnamese manufacturing sector ended 2023 in contraction mode due to weak demand, according to latest S&P Global PMI data.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam November factory activity weakest in five months: S&P Global

Vietnam November factory activity weakest in five months: S&P Global

Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which measures the country’s factory activity, dropped to a five-month low of 47.3 in November from 49.6 in October, as new orders fell for the first time in four months.

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

Vietnam factory activity still in contraction territory: S&P Global

Vietnam factory activity still in contraction territory: S&P Global

Vietnam's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which measures factory activity, dipped to 49.6 in October from 49.7 in September, still below the 50.0 no-change mark, as firms continued to scale back production despite modest improvements in new orders, said S&P Global.

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

Vietnam among world’s fastest growing emerging markets over decade ahead: S&P Global

Vietnam among world’s fastest growing emerging markets over decade ahead: S&P Global

Vietnam will be among the world’s fastest growing emerging markets over the decade ahead, along with India, Indonesia and Philippines, said S&P Global’s Asia-Pacific chief economist Rajiv Biswas.

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

Vietnam's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rises to 48.7

Vietnam's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rises to 48.7

The Vietnamese manufacturing sector improved in July against June but its Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is still under 50, which separates expansion from contraction, S&P Global said Tuesday.

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

Sustained drop in new orders amid weak demand in Vietnam: S&P

Sustained drop in new orders amid weak demand in Vietnam: S&P

Manufacturers in Vietnam continued to struggle in the face of weak market demand as the second quarter drew to a close, with both output and new orders falling again in June, S&P Global said on Monday.

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

Vietnam, Philippines, India to deliver fastest growth in Asia: S&P

Vietnam, Philippines, India to deliver fastest growth in Asia: S&P

S&P Global Ratings on Monday kept Vietnam’s 2023 economic growth forecast at 6%, making it the fastest-expanding economy in Asia-Pacific, citing the Southeast Asian country’s domestic resilience.

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

Vietnam economy hit by slumping exports, power blackouts

Vietnam economy hit by slumping exports, power blackouts

Vietnam is expected to continue being a key beneficiary of the shift in global manufacturing supply chains towards competitive Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs, wrote Rajiv Biswas, Asia Pacific chief economist, S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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

Vietnam property developers face steeper path to growth: S&P Global

Vietnam property developers face steeper path to growth: S&P Global

Property developers in Vietnam and Indonesia are going to face various hurdles in the next 12 months, including funding and regulatory issues, according to a new S&P Global Ratings report.

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

New orders decline to 20-month low in Vietnam: S&P Global

New orders decline to 20-month low in Vietnam: S&P Global

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector contracted further in May with a steepening decline in new orders amid worsening global demand, ratings agency S&P Global announced on Thursday.

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

Vietnam production sector slides into contraction: S&P Global

Vietnam production sector slides into contraction: S&P Global

Vietnam’s manufacturing industry took a step back in March after February’s recovery as output and new orders have fallen down, S&P Global said Monday.

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

Vietnam manufacturing index rises in Jan, exports return to growth: S&P

Vietnam manufacturing index rises in Jan, exports return to growth: S&P

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector improved in January, recording a manufacturing PMI score of 47.4, up from 46.4 in December, and expanded export business, S&P Global said Wednesday.

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

Vietnam manufacturing index drops amid lower demand

Vietnam manufacturing index drops amid lower demand

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index™ dropped to 46.4 in December 2022 from 47.4 in November, amid deteriorating overseas and domestic demand, said S&P Global.

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

Vietnam manufacturing sector falls into decline: S&P Global

Vietnam manufacturing sector falls into decline: S&P Global

Weakening global economic conditions have dragged down Vietnam’s production sector, ending a 13-month period of expansion, according to S&P Global.

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

Vietnam manufacturing expansion weakens on global economic slowdown: S&P Global

Vietnam manufacturing expansion weakens on global economic slowdown: S&P Global

Manufacturing in Vietnam, an emerging production hub, continued to expand in October but at a slower pace against September due to global economic weakness, S&P Global said Tuesday.

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

Vietnam’s September manufacturing index slightly down, new orders up: S&P Global

Vietnam’s September manufacturing index slightly down, new orders up: S&P Global

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in September despite a slower pace, with new orders rising, according to S&P Global.

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

Companies upbeat despite slight manufacturing decline

Companies upbeat despite slight manufacturing decline

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector expanded in July at a slower pace, but manufacturers remained optimistic that production will increase over the coming 12 months, S&P Global said Monday.

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

World Bank raises Vietnam GDP forecast to 5.8%

World Bank raises Vietnam GDP forecast to 5.8%

The World Bank on Tuesday raised Vietnam’s GDP prediction this year to 5.8% from 5.3% in its April forecast.

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

Vietnam manufacturing index grows strongest in a year

Vietnam manufacturing index grows strongest in a year

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 54.7 in May from April's six-month low of 51.7, marking the eighth straight month of expansion and the strongest growth since April 2021.

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

S&P Global Ratings upgrades Vietnam economic outlook

S&P Global Ratings upgrades Vietnam economic outlook

Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has revised up Vietnam’s long-term sovereign credit rating to BB+, a "stable" outlook.

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