VietNamNet Bridge – While international economists have pointed out that the special economic zone (SEZ) model has failed in many countries in the world, Vietnam still vows to develop SEZs to attract more investors.

The Voice of Russia recently reported that GazpromNeft has nearly completed the process of purchasing shares of Vietnam’s Dung Quat oil refinery. However, the refinery’s top official says the negotiations are still ongoing.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several energy projects are expected to be implemented by Vietnamese and Russian firms in the coming year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been gradually proceeding towards a petrochemical industry comprising of all phases of a production line.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Oil is leaking from the stranded cargo vessel Brigh Troyol, Quang Ngai Port Authority reported yesterday.

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the Resolution of the cabinet meeting in July 2013, the government agreed to issue a separate resolution on the issuance of international bonds.

The Phu Yen provincial authorities have asked relevant ministries to propose the government to apply the zero percent export tariff to the petrochemical and sulphur products to be churned out by the Vung Ro oil refinery.

VietNamNet Bridge - After 6 years, the $4.5 billion Guang Lian Dung Quat steel plant project has been re-launched by the joint venture between the E-United Group (Taiwan) and JFE Steel Corporation (Japan).