Internet users in Vietnam to hit 100 million by 2029
Internet Day 2024 highlighted the rapid growth of internet penetration in Vietnam and the country's strategic plans for digital transformation.
20:55, 2024/11/27
Prime Minister calls for active participation in innovative start-ups
Techfest 2024 is taking place November 26-28 in the northern city of Haiphong.
13:33, 2024/11/14
Vietnam's digital economy expected to grow big in 2024
E-commerce is expected to reach US$22 billion in 2024, leading the growth of Vietnam's digital economy.
22:03, 2024/11/13
Incheon-Hanoi conference marks milestone in tourism development cooperation
Hanoi and South Korea's Incheon aim to increase their visibility among Vietnamese and international travelers through a series of events to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism and medical tourism to Vietnam.
08:45, 2019/12/02
Vietnam manufacturing output increase for first time in 3 months
The headline Nikkei Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 51.0 in November, up from the neutral reading of 50.0 in October.
22:31, 2019/12/01
South Korea GS Energy to build 3,000MW LNG power plant in Vietnam
The partnership will enable GS Energy to accumulate business know-how of the “LNG value chain” in Vietnam.
22:28, 2019/11/30
Vietnam signs deal to import oil for 2020 from Azerbaijan
Under the agreement signed on November 30, Vietnam will import 5 million barrels for the first half of 2020.
10:27, 2019/11/30
Vietnam urged to verify Thailand-invested US$3.7 billion petrochemical complex
The government is urged to check the technology and productivity of the long-stalled project.
16:20, 2019/11/29
Vietnam’s automotive supporting industries stay behind regional peers
Vietnam’s automotive industry is lagging around 30 years behind neighboring countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
10:35, 2019/11/29
Free trade pact facilitates foreign investment in Vietnam’s aviation industry
Opportunities are also open more for foreign investors in the Vietnamese aviation sector as the foreign ownership cap in Vietnamese air transport businesses will be loosened to 34% from the current 30% from early next year.
05:53, 2019/11/29
Thailand's EGATi kicks off US$2.4 billion coal-fired power project in Vietnam
The power plant is expected to become operational in July 2023, using up to 3.6 million tons of coal per year.
13:39, 2019/11/28
Hanoi’s industrial production up 8.2% in Jan-Nov
For the eleven-month period, the mining industry growth declined by 21.9% year-on-year while manufacturing and processing was up 8.3%.
11:41, 2019/11/25
58% of Samsung smartphone revenue comes from Vietnam: PM
Around 50% of Samsung's smartphones and tablets are produced in Vietnam and exported to 128 countries and territories.
10:09, 2019/11/24
Vietnam needs clear policies to promote renewable energy development: Int’l experts
Clear polices would greatly help provide a vision with specific targets of renewable energy for both authorities and investors in the road map ahead.
09:59, 2019/11/24
Vietnam affirms no problems left in canceling nuclear power projects
The government affirms that the revocation would cause no negative effects on the national power security and public debt.
09:44, 2019/11/24
Latest news on Vietnam solar power: Prices to be made via auction
The auction aims to balance the development of solar farms in the country, avoiding overload of the power transmission network in the central region.
12:55, 2019/11/23
Hot rolled coil segment named bright spot of Vietnam's steel industry
Currently, local production of hot rolled coil, a key input material for cold-rolled steel and other pre-painted galvanized steel sheet, cannot meet domestic demand.
11:11, 2019/11/20
US firms are pouring money into Vietnam LNG market
Investing in the Vietnamese LNG market shows a diversified investment portfolio and part of efforts to balance the two-way trade.
10:05, 2019/11/15
Foreign businesses seek more revision of Vietnam’s investment policy
According to the draft law, conditions for 12 business lines including commercial arbitration organizations, logistics and franchising, are proposed to remove.
08:45, 2019/11/14
Vietnam’s demand for imported gas to skyrocket to 40 bcm by 2035: PV Gas
Energy demand will rise strongly in Vietnam as the country needs power to run its fast-growing economy.
14:57, 2019/11/13
Vietnam holds 20% of Southeast Asia’s oil exploration and production market
Vietnam is forecast to add two more jack-up rigs, as demand for oil exploration and production continues to rise.
09:29, 2019/11/13
Vietnam needs foreign aid to develop renewable energy
Renewable energy has emerged as one of the most preferred sectors for investment in Vietnam, coming third behind fintech and education.
19:39, 2019/11/12
One oil-fired power plant in Vietnam upgraded into LNG-fueled generator
The upgrade will help cut the CO2 emissions almost in half for each kilowatt hour produced on-site.
19:02, 2019/11/11
AFD advances Vietnam’s renewable power strategy
This is the latest loan of AFD's more than US$2 billion for sustainable development projects in Vietnam.