LOGISTICS SUMMIT 2023 WILL OPEN ON OCTOBER 5
Facing the trend of more large-scale manufacturers in the world planning to move production facilities to Southeast Asian countries, the demand for logistics services and warehouse facilities, in particular, is forecasted to have strong growth steps.
LOGISTICS INVESTORS HEAT UP THE MARKET
Frasers Property Vietnam currently owns more than one million square metres of factories and warehouses in key industrial areas in both the south and north and is accelerating investment in new projects.
VIETNAM TO ESTABLISH 33 DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS BY 2050
Under the Decision approving the master plan for the development of the national airport network, Vietnam will establish 30 domestic and international airports in the 2021-2030 period and by 2050 will have 33.
HCM CITY TO BUILD SEVEN NEW LOGISTIC CENTRES
The southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City will build seven new logistic centres from now to 2025, the municipal People’s Committee said on July 3. They include the Hi-Tech Park in Thu Duc ciy, Cat Lai, Long Binh, Linh Trung, Cu Chi, Hiep Phuoc, and Tan Kien. Besides, the city will also call for investment to four out of the seven logistics centres.
RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT CHALLENGES IN VIETNAM: RISKS AND DELAYS
Vietnam's renewable energy sector is facing significant challenges, leading to concerns among investors and potential risks of bankruptcy. The director of the Legislative Institute, Nguyen Van Hien, highlights the abrupt shifts in renewable energy investment policies as a major contributing factor to these issues.
VIET NAM EXPECTED TO EMERGE AS A PROMINENT LOGISTICS PLAYER IN ASIA
Việt Nam’s logistics industry is gaining recognition in the global market, with growing expectations that it will emerge as a “rising star” in Asia. This is due in large part to the country’s efforts to develop its supply chain industry and benefits from ‘China plus’ sourcing strategies of major multinational manufacturers.
PDP8 OFFICIALLY AUTHORISED: 2050 APPROACH
The objective of the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) is to aggressively develop renewable energy sources for electricity generation. By 2050, the proportion of renewable energy is projected to have reached 67.7-71.5 per cent.
HIGH COSTS SETBACK TO GREEN TRANSITION IN MARITIME TRANSPORTATION
High costs are putting obstacles in the way of ocean carriers trying to go green, heard a seminar on sustainable maritime transporation last week. A representative from the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) said the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) measures how efficiently a vessel transports goods and passengers.
