kyocera group opened its factory in haiphong

Kyocera Group opened its factory in Haiphong

Japan Kyocera Group has just commenced full-scale operation of its $250 million factory in VSIP Haiphong in northern Haiphong port city, starting its first production facility in Vietnam.
first nokia exports dial in a new manufacturing era

First Nokia exports dial in a new manufacturing era

Nokia has exported the first volume of made-in-Vietnam mobile phones, as the Finnish company plans to expand its investment and operations in Vietnam.
dac loc fisherys barefoot owner is stepping up

Dac Loc Fishery’s barefoot owner is stepping up

He grew up in a farming family--and still looks the part, getting his hands and clothes dirty on the job. But the owner of a successful fishery, which started as a family business, now aims to build aquaculture processing factories to provide exports to Japan. VIR’s Ngoc Linh reports.
audi racing into local auto market

Audi racing into local auto market

As the automotive market shows recovery signs this year, Audi Vietnam also sees a bright outlook for premium car sales as Audi Vietnam general director Laurent Genet tells VIR’s Ngoc Linh.
time for words to be turned into action

Time for words to be turned into action

Foreign investors want the government to turn words into action as Vietnam lags behind neighbouring nations.
financial storm ravages cai mep thi vai ports

Financial storm ravages Cai Mep-Thi Vai ports

Delays of port relocation and other planning snafus are causing major troubles at southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province’s Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex, which has been projected to become the largest transshipment port in the south.
forval opens door to more ip investment

Forval opens door to more IP investment

Japan’s Forval Corporation will help unlock the door for dynamic Japanese enterprises to enter two Vietnamese industrial parks.
warburg pincus consortium to invest 200 million in vincom retail

Warburg Pincus Consortium to invest $200 million in Vincom Retail

A consortium led by an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, will invest $200 million in Vingroup’s retail property business, a subsidiary of Vingroup- Vietnam’s largest private-sector real estate operator.
fdi inflows show healthy glow in may

FDI inflows show healthy glow in May

Foreign direct investment disbursement and commitment rose this month maintaining the recovery in inflows this year.
auto market drives for more growth

Auto market drives for more growth

The auto market is bullish about 2013 following a promising first quarter’s figure.
intrigue swirls around ho tram strip

Intrigue swirls around Ho Tram Strip

As Vietnam’s first integrated casino resort Ho Tram Strip approaches its opening, high-profile executives of the project owner, investor and developer Asian Coast Development Limited have become embroiled in a lawsuit.
logistics firms buoyed by export spike

Logistics firms buoyed by export spike

Vietnam’s robust export growth has encouraged foreign logistics service providers to target manufacturers’ supply chains.
road to drive regional economic growth

Road to drive regional economic growth

A private infrastructure developer this week began construction of an expanded road project and Co Ma tunnel, a part of important Deo Ca tunnel project, for the nation’s arterial route.
tata coming back for another bite of the cherry

Tata coming back for another bite of the cherry

Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company and a subsidiary of Tata Group, is now preparing to study the feasibility of building a thermoelectricity plant in southern Soc Trang province.
nokia introduces nokia lumia 925

Nokia introduces Nokia Lumia 925

Nokia has introduced the Nokia Lumia 925, a new interpretation of its award-winning flagship, the Nokia Lumia 920.