new emission standard fuels rough changeover

New emission standard fuels rough changeover

As the country shifts to a Euro 4 emission standard for diesel-fuelled vehicles, industry observers warn that the three fuel types on offer could spell problems for these more advanced engines, and opportunities for tricksters.
international energy currents

International energy currents

Energy is one of the sectors in Vietnam receiving significant attention from foreign investors. Mark Edmunds, Asia Pacific Oil and Gas leader and Southeast Asia Energy and Resources head at Deloitte, speaks with VIR’s Hong Quang about the opportunities for foreign investors in this sector.
mekong delta targets us 119 billion from exports

Mekong Delta targets US$11.9 billion from exports

The Mekong Delta region has set to rake in US$11.9 billion from exports in 2015, said Nguyen Phong Quang, Deputy Head of the National Steering Committee for the Southwestern Region.
folk tunes nominated for albums of the year

Folk tunes nominated for albums of the year

Ha Noi-based folk singers Tan Nhan and Ngo Hong Quang are making their mark on the local music scene, with their first CD nominated for the 2013 Devotion Prize for Best Album by the Vietnam News Agency's The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports & Culture) newspaper.
experts advocate leveraging fdi sector successes for greater domestic growth

Experts advocate leveraging FDI sector successes for greater domestic growth

Senior economist Doan Hong Quang from the World Bank spoke to VIR about what factors had led to such a contrasting year of success between foreign invested and domestic businesses, as well as factors affecting economic growth in 2014.
vietnamese firm invests 152 m in thakhek

Vietnamese firm invests $152 m in Thakhek

Hong Quang Co. of Vietnam has signed a 14-ha land concession agreement with authorities of Laos ’ Khammouane province to implement its $152 million project in the Thakhek Special Economic Zone, the Laos news agency KPL reported on March 14.
vietnam airlines to carry four star by 2020

Vietnam Airlines to carry four-star by 2020

Vietnam Airlines aims to become a four- star national flag carrier by 2020, according to the VNA Deputy General Director Trinh Hong Quang.