haiphong hub unleashes norths growing potential

Haiphong hub unleashes north’s growing potential

With the construction of the  Lach Huyen International Gateway Port in the northern city of Haiphong and its related infrastructure, Haiphong  is fast-tracking its industrial growth, catching up rapidly with the better-developed south.
dinh vu dap yet again in hot water over environmental pollution

Dinh Vu DAP yet again in hot water over environmental pollution

Concern about environmental pollution in Vietnam National Chemical Group's (Vinachem) DAP Dinh Vu Plant in the northern port city of Haiphong's Dinh Vu Economic Zone were deepened when the local authorities’ investigation uncovered environmental violations during its operations.
local plastics firms hope to edge out market rivals

Local plastics firms hope to edge out market rivals

Vietnamese plastics firms have upped their game in the face of foreign competition.
vietnam to play strategic role in korean investors plans

Vietnam to play strategic role in Korean investors’ plans

Vietnam remains a new bright spot for Korean investors in Southeast Asia, as evidenced by their increasing presence in Vietnam.
airport unlocks northern potential

Airport unlocks northern potential

The expansion and upgrade of the Cat Bi international airport in Haiphong is an essential part of the socio-economic development plan for the north of Vietnam.
north expressway speeds up trade

North expressway speeds up trade

The Hanoi-Haiphong expressway, a national strategic investment, is set to open for traffic in December of this year, removing the bottleneck between Haiphong and the Red River Delta.
lach huyen boosts transport network

Lach Huyen boosts transport network

The soon-to-be-complete Lach Huyen international port and Tan Vu-Lach Huyen highway will provide the Dinh Vu industrial zone in the northern port city of Haiphong with a unique advantage in transport infrastructure, making the park an ideal destination for both domestic and foreign  investors.
vsc posco steel tempers local trade

VSC-POSCO Steel tempers local trade

VSC-POSCO Steel Corporation, the joint venture between Vietnam’s state-run steel group Vietnam Steel Corporation and South Korean steel producer Posco, is looking to further strengthen its 20 years of investments in Vietnam, which is now being touted as an attractive manufacturing hub.
chinese firm targets quang ninh expansion plans

Chinese firm targets Quang Ninh expansion plans

Texhong Group, one of the largest suppliers of cotton and spandex in the world and among the top 10 businesses in China’s textile and garment sector, is making a further push into Vietnam with its newest $300 million cutting-edge fabric plant proposed to open in Quang Ninh this May.
trade plaza project in dispute with provincial authorities

Trade plaza project in dispute with provincial authorities

In a recent meeting with Quang Ninh province authorities, director of Bai Tho Trade JSC Pham Trung Tam expressed the company’s desire to continue executing the $2.5 million Bai Tho Trade Plaza.
italian wine find promising land

Italian wine find promising land

On the sideline of the 4th “Traditional quality wine tasting” jointly held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on July 7-8 by Italian and French Trade Commissions, Italian Trade Commissioner in Vietnam Bruna Santarelli talked with VIR about the Vietnamese wine market’s potential.