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Energy giants’ exits deflate Vietnam’s offshore wind ambitions
Energy giants’ exits deflate Vietnam’s offshore wind ambitions
September 5, 2024
The obstacles to fully realising the country’s potential for generating wind power are regulatory, economic, technical and even tied to security[HO CHI MINH CITY] Despite its vast offshore wind...
Energy giants’ exits deflate Vietnam’s offshore wind ambitions
Energy giants’ exits deflate Vietnam’s offshore wind ambitions
September 5, 2024
The obstacles to fully realising the country’s potential for generating wind power are regulatory, economic, technical and even tied to security[HO CHI MINH CITY] Despite its vast offshore wind...
Vietnam’s move to source renewables directly a big boost to energy independence
Vietnam’s move to source renewables directly a big boost to energy independence
August 22, 2024
The move is critical for the regional manufacturing hub to realise its ambition of hosting more global high-tech firms [HO CHI MINH CITY] Vietnam’s new regulations on direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) for renewable energy...
Vietnam’s domestic air travel nosedives amid jet supply crunch, soaring airfares
Vietnam’s domestic air travel nosedives amid jet supply crunch, soaring airfares
June 28, 2024
Deemed one of the fastest recovering aviation markets, the country’s travel growth is now being deterred by a combination of factors, including an up to 50% increase in fares...
Vietnam’s coal plant plans draw US scrutiny after phase-out deal
Vietnam’s coal plant plans draw US scrutiny after phase-out deal
June 26, 2024
PLANS to build a new coal plant in Vietnam are drawing scrutiny from rich nations that bankrolled a multi-billion US dollar finance package designed to help the South-east Asian...
Vietnam’s SeABank plans to issue nation’s first blue bond
Vietnam’s SeABank plans to issue nation’s first blue bond
June 25, 2024
VIETNAMESE lender Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) plans to issue the country’s first blue bond as part of a US$150 million financing package from the International Finance...
Vietnam’s banks face borrowing cost rise as deposits dip
Vietnam’s banks face borrowing cost rise as deposits dip
May 9, 2024
VIETNAM’S banks face higher borrowing costs after deposits in the country’s banking system registered a first monthly decline in more than two years, while inflation is rising. Banks are responding...
Vietnam’s VinFast posts higher Q1 revenue as vehicle deliveries increase
Vietnam’s VinFast posts higher Q1 revenue as vehicle deliveries increase
April 17, 2024
VIETNAMESE electric-vehicle maker VinFast reported higher first-quarter revenue on Wednesday (Apr 17) on the back of increased vehicle deliveries. The company’s quarterly revenue more than tripled to US$302.6 million. VinFast maintained...
Vietnam’s VinFast posts higher Q1 revenue as vehicle deliveries increase
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast reports narrowing losses even as sales fall
April 17, 2024
VINFAST Auto’s first-quarter loss narrowed while car sales declined as the Vietnamese EV maker sets ambitious goals to be a global brand amid declining worldwide demand for electric vehicles....
CVC Capital Partners exits Vietnam’s Asia Commercial Bank: sources
CVC Capital Partners exits Vietnam’s Asia Commercial Bank: sources
April 12, 2024
CVC Capital Partners has exited Vietnam’s fourth-biggest private commercial lender, Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), after its investment unit disposed of its remaining 4.99 per cent stake for around US$220...