vietnamese seaports to handle 12 14 billion tonnes of cargo by 2030

Vietnamese seaports to handle 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes of cargo by 2030

Vietnam's seaport cargo throughput is set to reach 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes by 2030, with container cargo expected to range from 46.3 to 54.34 million TEUs, according to a detailed plan for the development of seaport groups, wharfs, jetties, buoy berths, and water areas in 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.
indonesia searches for missing vessel

Indonesia searches for missing vessel

Indonesian authorities on July 22 announced that rescue teams are searching for a cargo ship and its 12 crew members, who have been missing since last week in the waters off Papua, in the easternmost region of the country.
singapore steps up research on hydrogen use sustainable chemicals

Singapore steps up research on hydrogen use, sustainable chemicals

To help decarbonise Singapore’s energy and industrial sectors, the country has launched a 90 million USD programme to further national research into areas such as hydrogen utilisation and the production of greener chemicals and fuels, like sustainable aviation fuel.
more car tax cuts to stimulate demand

More car tax cuts to stimulate demand

A proposal on a vehicle registration fee cut, if approved from August 1, could be a god-send for the automobile industry.
sanofi strives to ensure environmental compliance

Sanofi strives to ensure environmental compliance

Sanofi is looking to replace a diesel boiler with a unit that burns rice husks at its factory to meet technical requirements, legal regulations, and contribute to reducing its environmental impact.
likely scenarios on taxation for sugary beverages

Likely scenarios on taxation for sugary beverages

In addition to amendments concerning several goods, services subject to special consumption tax (SCT) such as cigars, alcohol, cars with fewer than 24 seats, among others, the draft law on SCT amended has included beverages with sugar content exceeding 5g/100ml, according to Vietnamese standards (TCVN), into the list of SCT-able items. This aligns with guidelines from the Party and government, as well as recommendations from the World Health Organization on consumer health protection.
vietnam hits nearly 135000 car sales in first half of 2024

Vietnam hits nearly 135,000 car sales in first half of 2024

Vietnam's car market recorded sales of 134,884 vehicles in the first half of 2024, down 2 per cent on-year, according to a report from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.
longest running beauty industry exhibition set for ho chi minh city

Longest-running beauty industry exhibition set for Ho Chi Minh City

Organised by Informa Markets Vietnam, the longest-running beauty trade exhibition in Vietnam - Vietbeauty & Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2024 - is slated for a return from July 25-27 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
vinfast delivered 21800 cars in first half of 2024

VinFast delivered 21,800 cars in first half of 2024

VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is delaying the official launch of its North Carolina factory by four years.
flavors vietnam 2024 elevating culinary experiences with exciting new events

Flavors Vietnam 2024: Elevating culinary experiences with exciting new events

Flavors Vietnam 2024 launched in June, promising a series of signature activities, together with new exciting additions of festivals and more.
over a decade of transformation in condotel industry

Over a decade of transformation in condotel industry

The condotel industry in Vietnam has experienced significant transformations over the past decade. Together with my team at Fusion Resorts, I was instrumental in initiating and developing the first two condotel projects in Vietnam, Fusion Suites Danang (FSDN) and A La Carte Danang (ALCDN). These projects not only set a trend that many followed but also spearheaded the movement towards legal recognition with the issuance of land use and housing rights certificates for hospitality-style properties.
the 2024 youth colab summit allows young people to shine

The 2024 Youth Co:Lab Summit allows young people to shine

The regional 2024 Youth Co:Lab Summit took place in the Philippines from June 26-28, to put young people to the forefront of solving the region’s most pressing challenges.
ukraine says it seized cargo ship used for crimea grain exports

Ukraine says it seized cargo ship used for Crimea grain exports

Kyiv said Thursday that it had seized a foreign cargo ship and detained its captain, alleging that the vessel had illegally exported Ukrainian grain from the annexed Crimean peninsula.
ai and data analytics shaping future of businesses

AI and data analytics shaping future of businesses

AI was first established in the 1950s without much traction, but the term truly burst onto the scene in 2022 due to the introduction of ChatGPT. AI and its potential were suddenly of great interest, especially in how it brings value to businesses and how it will change our lives. AI systems have the ability to teach themselves, organise, and interpret information, and make predictions based on the information. It is the hot topic of discourse globally, from conferences to coffee tables.
honda motor to reduce car production in thailand

Honda Motor to reduce car production in Thailand

Honda Motor announced on July 9 that it will cease vehicle production at its Ayutthaya factory in Thailand by 2025 to focus on consolidating operations at the Prachin Buri plant, also in the Southeast Asian country.