contrasting export performance in the first two months

Contrasting export performance in the first two months

The first two months saw contrasting performance among Vietnam’s major export items, with the textile-clothing and footwear sectors producing upbeat earnings while other major items- e.g. seafood and coffee- saw a flat business. 
vinatex and itochu embark on ambitious project

Vinatex and Itochu embark on ambitious project

Vinatex and the Itochu Group, two leading textile and garment makers of Vietnam and Japan, have just inked a framework cooperative agreement on implementing a string of new projects on finished textiles-dyeing products and raw materials in Vietnam.
acv to fund 702 million cat bi terminal

ACV to fund $70.2 million Cat Bi terminal

governments scic continues flight from cement firms

Government’s SCIC continues flight from cement firms

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) is selling its entire stake in Sai Son Cement Joint Stock Company (SCJ).
green products enjoy a growing presence at vietbuild hanoi 2014

Green products enjoy a growing presence at Vietbuild Hanoi 2014

Hundreds of new and environmentally-friendly building materials received exposure at the 2014 Vietbuild Hanoi Exhibition which took place from November 19-23 at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Centre.
thang long cement acquisition proves fruity

Thang Long Cement acquisition proves fruity

One of impressive merger and acquisition deals in 2012- Semen Gresik’s acquisition of 70 per cent stake in local Thang Long Cement for $157 million- has proven beneficial to all stakeholders.
indian material sources generate growing interest

Indian material sources generate growing interest

Local textile and clothing businesses are revealing a growing appetite for Indian material sources.
alstom will provide advanced pumped storage power equipment to hainans power plant in china

Alstom will provide advanced pumped storage power equipment to Hainan’s power plant in China

Alstom was just awarded a contract worth €57 million by The Hainan Pumped Storage Power Generation Co. Ltd. to equip Hainan Province’s first pumped storage power station.
beer spirit sct hike triggers concern

Beer, spirit SCT hike triggers concern

Beer production and consumption in the domestic market may fall sharply following a proposed tax policy slated to take effect in the second half of next year.
vinatex giant buyers unveiled

Vinatex giant buyers unveiled

According to a source from the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group, two strategic investors just registered to buy up to 120 million shares, tantamount to 24 per cent of the state textile and garment giant.
fibre industry on the rise

Fibre industry on the rise

The local fibre industry has been booming on the back of rocketing investment and the resultant reduced dependence on imports.
vietnamese tiles falling behind imported products

Vietnamese tiles falling behind imported products

Made-in-Vietnam tiles are in an uphill fight against imports, which have more diverse designs and price scales, consistent quality and better marketing.
viglacera prospers thanks to core focus

Viglacera prospers thanks to core focus

Despite a long standing context of state-owned enterprises investing into non-core businesses, often at a loss, Viglacera has kept its focus.
cement sector finds firmer ground

Cement sector finds firmer ground

The latest statistics from the Ministry of Construction show that cement production and consumption have gone up considerably in recent months.
hai van pass top gear style

Hai Van Pass - Top Gear style

If you’re looking for adventure, stunning coastal views or simply need to escape the chaos of the city and explore Vietnam’s beautiful countryside, then the Hai Van Pass is a must on any itinerary of Vietnam.