Vietnam has made headlines in 2021 for a recent solar boom that pushed it into the top global solar-power rankings in the space of months late last year.
Vietnam’s Solar Surge
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Southeast Asia’s E-commerce Explosion
Over a third of 2020’s online business in Southeast Asia was generated by new shoppers – and, on average, eight in 10 of them intend to continue buying online in future, according to surveys.
Southeast Asia’s Push to Drive Electric Vehicles
China has a significant lead on EVs compared to Southeast Asia, where moves to embrace and capitalize on the opportunities offered by green vehicles remain nascent. All the same, signs of catchup are evident throughout the region.
Vietnam: Yearly Roundup and Key Issues to Watch in 2021
Vietnam is emerging as a regional winner as a tempestuous 2020 becomes history and the world looks ahead to 2021.
Vietnam’s LNG-to-Power Transition
On December 14, the United States and Japan issued a joint statement in support of Vietnam’s energy transition through LNG utilization. The statement made it clear that liquified natural gas (LNG) was key to ensuring Vietnam’s energy security, while reducing air pollution and assisting in transitioning to a low-carbon future.
Canada’s Mining Boom Heads West
Quebec and Ontario stole the spotlight in 2020, but 2021 may be BC’s year for Canadian mining.
Shifting Tides for Vietnam Offshore Wind
While energy demand is down globally – by approximately 5% in 2020, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – renewable energy rollout will continue to grow this year, and nowhere is that more true than in Vietnam, which is undergoing an offshore-wind bonanza.
Diversifying Supply Chains ‘Go South’
Shifts in regional supply chains that began as a trade war between the United States and China are being hastened this year by the coronavirus pandemic. Broadly speaking, this will result in slowdown in offshoring to China and a redistribution of manufacturing foreign direct investment (FDI) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Indonesia’s Healthcare Industry: Growing Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Indonesia’s healthcare industry is a lucrative investment opportunity for foreign investors as the growth of its middle-class and the introduction of universal healthcare has driven demand in almost all aspects of the industry from hospitals to pharmaceuticals to medical devices.
Indonesia Amends Mining Law to Encourage More Downstream Investment
In May 2020, Indonesia’s government made significant changes to the 2009 Mining Law – including the introduction of several new licenses – with the aim of encouraging more investment into the country’s downstream mining industry.