indorama netherlands to acquire ngoc nghia plastics

Indorama Netherlands to acquire Ngoc Nghia Plastics

Indorama Netherlands B.V. (IVL) announced plans to buy Ngoc Nghia Plastics JSC, a leading enterprise in the plastic packaging industry.
rethinking plastics kick off workshop of pilot activities

Rethinking Plastics kick-off workshop of pilot activities

The kick-off workshop for the Rethinking Plastics – Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter Project took place on April 9 in Hanoi, highlighting important policy developments and four pilot projects currently underway, to jointly address the concerning plastic pollution issue in Vietnam.    
vietnamese plastics manufacturer taps into honeywell technology

Vietnamese plastics manufacturer taps into Honeywell technology

Using Honeywell UOP’s C3 Oleflex™ technology in Phu My Plastics Production JSC will not only help save on production expenditure but also minimise environmental impact thanks to its numerous advantages such as low-energy consumption, low emissions, and a fully recyclable, platinum-alumina-based catalyst system.
eu parliament approves ban on single use plastics

EU parliament approves ban on single-use plastics

The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly Wednesday (Oct 24) for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastics such as straws, cutlery, cotton buds and balloon sticks.
chinaplas 2018 must see exhibition for plastics and rubber providers

Chinaplas 2018: must-see exhibition for plastics and rubber providers

In line with the unprecedented development of technology, Chinaplas, Asia’s No.1 plastics and rubber trade fair is evolving from a business platform for materials and equipment purchase to an international showcase of high-technology.
japans plastics giants partner with local firms

Japan’s plastics giants partner with local firms

Vietnam’s fast-growing plastics industry has lured in Japanese companies to strike up deals with local partners.
vietnams plastics industry prepares for aec launch

Vietnam’s plastics industry prepares for AEC launch

The launch of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) late this year is expected to create many opportunities and challenges for the domestic plastics industry, so the sector must take steps to prepare for integration.
thai group positions to take over vietnam plastics industry

Thai group positions to take over Vietnam plastics industry

Driven by record high growth rates ranging from 20-25% over recent years, Thai Siam Cement Group (SCG) is positioning itself to take over the Vietnam plastics industry, say leading industry analysts.
plastics firms urged to adapt to aec market

Plastics firms urged to adapt to AEC market

Companies in the plastics industry should apply advanced technologies to maintain competitiveness after the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) takes effect by year-end, speakers at a seminar said on September 17.
plastics sector breaks the mould in self sufficiency drive

Plastics sector breaks the mould in self-sufficiency drive

US PLASTICS giant Louisiana Polymers has agreed to help set up Vietnam’s first hi-tech resin plant as the country’s plastics industry struggles to become self sufficient.
plastics exports target 400 million in q2

Plastics exports target $400 million in Q2

Vietnam’s exports of plastic products are predicted to reach $400 million in the second quarter this year, according to the Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA).
japan a potential market for vietnamese plastics

Japan - a potential market for Vietnamese plastics

Japan has been the largest importer of Vietnamese plastic products in recent years with the value accounting for 24.7 per cent of Vietnam’s plastics exports.
localities join in efforts to fight plastics pollution

Localities join in efforts to fight plastics pollution

Ten localities in Vietnam are taking actions to fight plastic pollution under Plastic Smart Cities (PSC), an initiative put forward by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
closing policy gaps for plastics and plastic waste

Closing policy gaps for plastics and plastic waste

More than 60 delegates from environmental authorities, media agencies, businesses, environmental networks, and social organisations have participated in the Dialogue on plastic and plastic waste – Closing the policy gaps event organised by the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF) on February 28 in Hanoi.
plastics firms seek new ways to sail through the slowdown

Plastics firms seek new ways to sail through the slowdown

Amidst the downturn in export markets, plastic companies are looking for novel solutions to facilitate their business activities.