May 10, 2024
Vietnam’s power consumption rises along with power outage concerns
Vietnam’s state power provider, Electricity Vietnam or EVN, is estimating a 12.24 percent rise in electricity consumption this month compared to May of last year, Tuoi Tre is reporting. The publication goes on to outline how EVN is preparing for a surge in demand over the summer, however, it lacks
Site clearance issues delay Vietnam’s first LNG power plant, adding to electricity woes
Site clearance delays are hampering an LNG power project in southern Vientam, reportedly at a cost of VND 13 billion or US$510,645 per day, Tuoi Tre has reported. Of note, site clearance is a common problem on most projects in Vietnam. This in large part stems from land pricing regulations
Video game distributor possibly banned in Vietnam at request of local game developers
Video game distribution platform Steam is reportedly no longer available in Vietnam possibly at the request of local game developers, Game Developer is reporting. The article references an April 24 article published by Vietnam Net in which game developers lament that Steam does not need to conform to the same
Vietnam News Roundup: May 3 to May 9
Aviation news Vietnam aviation regulator investigating high airfares The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has reached out to consumers who believe they have been overcharged for airfares, VN Economy has reported. Airfares are regulated in Vietnam with price caps over which ticket prices cannot go. It’s not clear if there
In today’s Vietnam news: Accor-Sun Group agreement, US largest ethanol supplier, Demographic dividend to end 3 years early, Maritime economy development, ACV looking to
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It