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Coal-fired power set to grow to meet Vietnam’s needs
Though the Government plans to increase its renewable energy capacity, Vietnam’s power industry is forecast to see a rise in coal-powered generation as the cheap and reliable source remains the most feasible option to meet the country’s rapidly rising power demands.
Derivatives market trading liquidity signals stabilisation
The liquidity on the derivatives market has shown signs of improvement and stabilising in the past two weeks, beating previous projection that the new trading fees may discourage them from derivative trading.
Foreign investment in banking sector to surge
The improved business performance of Vietnamese banks and a Government regulation to require local banks to meet stricter capital regulations as part of Basel II standards is spelling the start of a wave of foreign investment into the country’s finance and banking sector in 2019, experts said.
Vaccine ComBE Five continues to be used nationwide
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will continue to use the ComBE Five vaccine in a national expanded immunisation programme (EIP), a senior official said.
HCM City faces social housing shortage
HCM City has a surplus of houses for relocated residents, but severely lacks social housing.
VN needs policies to encourage clean energy development
Vietnam is in the early stages of developing renewable energy sources and needs to introduce more incentive policies to attract more investment, experts have said.
First Vietnamese artist to join top floral designer competition
Bao Hoai Nam, founder of Lavender Flower and Peony Home, will be the first and only Vietnamese artist joining the FTDWorldcup 2019, a top interfloral designer competition.
Property developers eye emerging markets
Distance is no longer a problem for property investors in and around Ho Chi Minh City thanks to improved transport infrastructure.
Huge investment to touch down in Da Nang
The central city of Da Nang aims to accelerate economic growth from 7.68 percent to 12 percent, while more drastic measures and administrative reforms are needed to turn the city into an as a destination to investment and tourism.
High quality needed for Vietnam’s exports to China
Unofficial exports over the border to China will face technical barriers since the two nations have agreed to limit them and increase official exports, heard a recent seminar in Ho Chi Minh City.