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Wood exports to hit $11.5 billion, exceeding target in 2019

Vietnam’s wood exports this year are set to reach up to US$11.5 billion, exceeding the industry’s own target of $10.5 billion, a 20 per cent increase compared to last year, according to the Vietnam Timber and Forest Product Association.

VN needs policies to develop agricultural land market

Vietnam was in urgent need of policies to develop a transparent and sustainable agricultural land market to attract more investment in the farming...

Apple looking to move AirPods production to Viet Nam

Apple’s bestselling wireless earphones, AirPods, could be soon manufactured in Viet Nam, as component suppliers look to expand away from their...

Private sector should be pillar of Vietnam economy: expert

The private sector in Viet Nam should receive support to become a pillar of the local economy, said Nguyen Thi Nga, chairwoman of BRG Group.

Foreign investment increases in wood processing industry

Foreign direct investment in the wood processing industry has increased rapidly, especially since 2018, the Viet Nam Timber and Forest Product Association has said.

 

US partners with PV Gas on raising Viet Nam’s LNG standards

The application of international LNG standards would ensure safety in the design, construction and implementation of infrastructure projects in Vietnam, a US official said.

 

Coffee price crisis hits Vietnamese export value

Vietnam's coffee industry had suffered from falling export prices, according to the Vietnam Coffee and Cacao Association.

Vietjet leader only Vietnamese in the world’s most powerful women of 2019

With the recognition, Vietjet's leader is the only woman representing Viet Nam in the list for three consecutive years.

VN coffee sector to expand intensive processing to add value

Vietnam has set itself a target of increasing the ratio of processed coffee from the current 10 per cent to 30-40 per cent by 2030 to add value, the Viet Nam Coffee Week heard in HCM City on Wednesday.

 

Vietnam wants private electricity grid investment

A lack of electricity transmission grids is preventing renewable energy projects from generating at maximum capacity.

Korean firm to develop $900-million smart IP in An Giang

Leaders of An Giang Province on Tuesday had a working session with representatives from the industrial park (IP) investment promotion association of the Republic of Korea on developing smart IPs in the locality.

 

VN logistics can benefit from growing economy

Vietnam’s logistics industry can reap the rewards of the country’s growing economy.

 

Vietnam's export of wood and wood products reaches $1b in October

Vietnam gained more than US$1 billion from the export of wood and wood products in October, up 22.69 per cent year-on-year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

 

Vietnam to create mechanisms to attract smart grid investment

Local electricity officials, related firms and international experts discussed a suitable legal framework to develop a smart grid and electricity system in Viet Nam in Ha Noi on November 21.

 

Tourism helps more airlines take off in Vietnam

Vietnam's booming tourism industry has led to growth in the aviation sector, with more routes and airlines creating a new landscape for the industry.

 

VN aviation industry seeks private investment amid explosive growth

The booming aviation sector in Việt Nam needs investment from the private sector to ensure that it has adequate airport infrastructure for continued...

Global changes to impact Vietnamese marine transport industry

New regulations and development in the global economy will have a strong impact on Vietnamese shipping, a conference held to discuss Viet Nam’s Maritime Future heard in HCM City on Wednesday.

 

PetroVietnam makes $27b in January-October period

Total revenue of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) reached VNĐ627.74 trillion (US$27 billion) in the first 10 months of this year, 10.4...

Electricity of Vietnam group told to stick to tiered pricing model

Viet Nam's largest electricity producer barely managed to break even during 2016-18 and lacks resources to maintain financial stability and growth.

Vietnam adopts EU recommendations to combat IUU fishing

Vietnam had taken concrete steps in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) based on the European Council's (EC) recommendations, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.