On the streets of Hanoi, a quiet but powerful shift in transportation is underway.

More than 80 facilities and projects have been recognized for their innovative use of green energy in manufacturing.

The district's ambitious tourism development goals for the coming years focus on changing the structure of the rural economy to one based on trade and services.

Vietnam`s government plans to exempt Cathay Pacific Airways, FedEx, and Japan Airlines from import tax, following a proposal from the country`s Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Vietnam`s two biggest airlines reported strong growth in domestic and international markets on April 26, fueling profits and talk of expansion plans.

PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOil) posted its consolidated pre-tax profit in the first four months at VND215 billion (US$9.43 million), equivalent to 63% of the year plan.

Vietnam`s electronics industry has been formed slowly, with relatively rapid growth over the years and increasingly plays a more important role in industrial production and export of the economy.

The Hanoi People’s Committee Office has recently released Official Letter No. 2743/VP-KT on major missions and measures to deal with the Vietnamese seafood shipments which were warned and returned by foreign countries.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will consult with related Ministries with regard to the proposal of removing excise tax for qualified locally-made auto parts.

With current shareholding of 47% at PetroVietnam Insurance (PVI), Germany-based Talanx AG intended to have a majority shareholdings at PVI, said Christian Hinch, Vice President of Talanx AG and President of HDI Global SE.

Truong Hai Auto Corporation (Thaco) set revenue in 2018 at VND83 trillion (US$3.6 billion), up 50% compared to 2017, said the company at the annual general meeting on April 19.

Binh Minh Plastic set revenue target in 2018 at VND4.3 trillion (US$189 million), while pre-tax profit is estimated at VND600 billion (US$26.3 million), increasing 6% and 3% compared to 2017, respectively.

By the end of 2017, Truong Hai Auto Corporation (Thaco)`s revenue reached VND49.6 trillion (US$2.17 billion), down 16% compared to 2016, said the company`s audited 2017 financial report.

Vietnam`s car market has been growing in March with 70% growth in sales, mainly thanks to Honda Vietnam`s 2,000 imported completely - built - units (CBUs) subject to 0% import tariffs.

Indian engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor Sterling and Wilson announced on April 9 its intention to build 300 megawatt (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Vietnam by June 2019.

It is necessary to develop the fisheries sector based on three pillars of chain exploitation, processing aligned with the market and using science and technology to develop aquaculture, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong.

The National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam has issued a geographical indication (GI) certification to Binh Phuoc’s cashew.

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup announces its stepping in pharmaceutical industry with the launch of its own brand Vinfa.

Thai power producer Gulf Energy Development plans to build a 48 megawatt (MW) solar project in Vietnam in cooperation with Thanh Thanh Cong Group (TTC Group), according to a filing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

The second edition of Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City will open its door from April 25 - 24 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC).

Vietnam has earned over 2.8 billion USD from exporting shoes since the beginning of 2018, thus maintaining the second position in the world in terms of shoes export.

In the first three months of 2018, The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN) contributed VND23.8 trillion (US$1.04 billion),exceeding the target by 30%.

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will install and commission the Dam Nai wind farm with 39 megawatt (MW) in Vietnam, announced the company on April 4.