With an investment of $7.4 billion in solar and wind power in 2020, Vietnam is ranked 8th on the list of renewable energy investment worldwide, indicating a strong growth for further investment in this sector. Although this journey of Vietnam towards a sustainable energy security is with multiple existing challenges, there still hold great opportunities in the future. The opportunities According to the Global Energy Review 2021, the Renewable electricity generation in Vietnam is expected to grow by more than 8% to reach 8,300 TWh, which is the fastest annual growth since the 1970. In the latest Power Development Plan…
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Vietnam plans to resume international commercial flights from next January to 15 countries and territories that have high Covid-19 vaccination rates. Aviation and medical experts say the seven-day quarantine for foreign passengers entering Vietnam on commercial flights is too long and being over cautious would hinder tourism revival. Visit Vietnam Insider’s homepage for more stories. The Ministry of Transport is seeking approval from the government to resume international commercial flights from next January to 15 countries and territories that have high Covid-19 vaccination rates. Under its plan, fully vaccinated passengers would have to undergo seven-day quarantine at paid facilities upon…
Taiwan’s Pou Chen Corp, the world’s largest manufacturer of branded sports footwear, is facing a labour shortage and manufacturing disruption in Vietnam, threatening its plan to return to full operation this month. Production at its Pouyuen Vietnam factories in Ho Chi Minh City, Long An and Dong Nai, hotspots of the country’s coronavirus crisis, has been scaled down since July. Its clients include Nike Inc. (NKE.N) and Adidas AG (ADSGn.DE), “About 6% of the total employees have quit,” Lu Chi Yuan, director of Pouyuen Vietnam said in a statement, which followed a meeting between the company and Ho Chi Minh…
Photo taken on October 27, 2021 shows a view of the Israeli settlement in Givat Zeev near Jerusalem. An Israeli governmental body approved Wednesday more than 3,000 housing units for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, Israel’s state-owned Kan Radio reported. — XINHUA/VNA Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has shown concern over Israel’s continuous expansion of resettlement areas in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, affirming that the activity is against international law and weakens the prospect of the two-state solution. Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the UN raised the concern during a…
Vietnam, a dynamic and ever-changing destination , is one of the most developing countries in Southeast Asia. If you have ever visited Vietnam, you would have noticed how well the country has been doing in drawing the attention of global citizens around the world. Many people visit Vietnam because of its beautiful sightseeings, vibrant lifestyle, friendly people, affordable street cuisine, and constantly growing economy. All the listed traits have made Vietnam an attraction that international tourists, foreign entrepreneurs, and investors have to stop by to explore the hidden potential of this country. Remote workers are also another highlight of Vietnam…
Badminton Việt Nam’s Nguyễn Tiến Minh Nguyen hits a shot against Denmark’s Anders Antonsen in their men’s singles badminton group stage match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in July. Minh will present Việt Nam at the world championship in December in Spain. AFP/VNA Photo HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam will send three best badminton players to compete at BWF World Championships at Palacio de los Deportes Carolina Marín in Huelva, Spain. Couple Nguyễn Tiến Minh and Vũ Thị Trang and national female No 1 Nguyễn Thùy Linh will shoulder responsibility at the December 12-19 event. Minh, who has been the country’s number one…
Vietnam’s Internet economy is forecast to become the second largest in Southeast Asia over the next decade, with it being anticipated to reach a figure US$220 billion by 2030. More stories at Vietnam Insider’s homepage. This information was unveiled in the “Roaring 20s: The SEA Digital Decade” report produced on November 10 by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company. This year the Vietnamese digital economy is expected to grow by 31% to reach US$21 billion thanks to a growth rate of 53% in e-commerce activities compared to the same period from last year. Despite the online travel market being in…
Variety of made-in-Vietnam Christmas cards have been capturing a lot of attention after making their appearance at shopping malls and souvenir shops in the United States and Europe. More stories at Vietnam Insider’s homepage. To secure on-time delivery, Vietnamese companies have tried various ways to boost production capacity during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At Quilling Card Vietnam Company in Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, the design team had come up with Christmas card ideas and designs at the beginning of the year so that their clients could select and place their orders. The firm offers hundreds of Christmas…
Work on the Nhổn – Hà Nội Railway Station Route – the second metro route in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng HÀ NỘI — The main contractor for the Nhổn – Hà Nội Railway Station route – the second metro route in Hà Nội – has asked for compensation of US$114.7 million, saying that it has been suffering losses due to long-delayed land clearance. The Nhổn – Hà Nội Railway Station route runs 12.5km from Nhổn in the western district of Nam Từ Liêm, via Kim Mã Street to the Hà Nội Railway Station in the city’s downtown area. The route runs 8.5km on…
Travel in Vietnam has been on the back-burner for several months due to the latest COVID wave. But now hope fills the air as would-be travelers are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel thanks to the acceleration of vaccination and continued efforts of the government to implement strict safety and social distancing measures. In fact, Booking.com research shows that 66% of global travelers and 82% of Vietnamese travelers* feel more hopeful about traveling once again, when it is safe to do so. That first trip will see many stepping out alone – with research revealing that the…