June 26, 2024
Nuclear Power in Vietnam: Unpacked 2024
During a state visit by the president of Russia to Vietnam last week, Vietnam’s Prime Minister told the Russians that Vietnam would consider nuclear energy as a means of meeting the net-zero 2050 commitment it made at COP26. Indeed, Vietnam needs more low-emissions electricity, but is nuclear power really a plausible solution?
Vietnam Stock Exchange reports first fall in profit since inception
Last year was not a great year for the Vietnam Stock Exchange. Interest in the market as a means of raising capital was lacklustre with just three IPOs completed by the end of November worth just US$7 million. Furthermore, foreign investors exited the market to the tune of over US$1 billion as greater global uncertainty weighted heavily on the local bourse.
Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines returns to the sky, sheds budget carrier image
Of note, aside from keeping Pacific Airlines’ aviation licence, which requires the airline to have aircraft, it’s not clear why Vietnam Airlines is keeping Pacific Airlines alive. As a budget carrier it made some sense as competition to Vietnam’s biggest budget carrier Vietjet. These recently announced upgrades to Pacific Airlines, however, look to put the carrier in the mid-range segment which would make it direct competition with its parent company…
Perks of CPTPP one step closer for UK with Vietnam ratification
Notably, Vietnam and the UK already have the UK Vietnam Free Trade Agreement which is almost identical to the European Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. In this light, the CPTPP will not make a huge difference to bilateral trade between the two countries. That said, there will be a few additional advantages including…
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
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
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