three large scale transport projects to be put into operation this year

Three large-scale transport projects to be put into operation this year

The construction of three large infrastructure projects, namely the My Thuan 2 Bridge, the My Thuan-Can Tho expressway, and the Tuyen Quang-Phu Tho expressway, is expected to be completed late this year.
foxconn subsidiary fined 22000 for flouting building regulations

Foxconn subsidiary fined $22,000 for flouting building regulations

Fushan Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Foxconn, will have to pay a VND520 million ($22,000) fine due to proceeding with construction without the prerequisite licence.
phuc khang corporation pioneers shift to esg ideals

Phuc Khang Corporation pioneers shift to ESG ideals

Vietnam’s pledge in 2021 to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century has catalysed a significant shift in the corporate landscape. This move, especially vital for the construction and real estate sectors, is transitioning businesses towards sustainable, green development.
fcv truong thinh and dong tien co implement recycling plan

FCV, Truong Thinh, and Dong Tien co-implement recycling plan

FrieslandCampina Vietnam (FCV) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on November 14 with Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper Co., Ltd. and Truong Thinh Construction Mechanical Co., Ltd., with the goal of improving the capacity of packaging collection and recycling.
singapores sunray woodcraft construction aims to acquire hotel telegraph

Singapore's Sunray Woodcraft Construction aims to acquire Hotel Telegraph

A related entity to Singapore's Sunray Woodcraft Construction (Sunray) is reportedly assessing the acquisition of Hotel Telegraph from Viva Land, a Vietnamese property developer.
slp empowering growth in logistics

SLP empowering growth in logistics

SEA Logistics Vietnam, an industrial and logistics infrastructure developer and GLP’s operational platform in Southeast Asia, is accelerating its network development and building scale in Vietnam by starting construction of SLP Bac Ninh Logistic.
lego group on track to complete billion dollar manufacturing plant in vietnam

Lego Group on track to complete billion-dollar manufacturing plant in Vietnam

Lego Group is progressing towards completing a billion-dollar manufacturing plant in Vietnam, with more than one-quarter of phase one construction already completed.
indonesia sees increasing demand for imported steel

Indonesia sees increasing demand for imported steel

Chairman of the Indonesian Iron and Steel Industry Association (IISIA) Purwono Widodo on November 7 said that the Southeast Asian country’s steel demand surges in 2023 due to the construction of major national projects.
thermal power ash and slag still underutilised

Thermal power ash and slag still underutilised

Thermal power facilities are seeking ash and slag as a new form of infill material, but consumption is hampered by capacity constraints and outdated practices.
akzonobel advances eco friendly coating solutions through innovative sustainability initiatives

AkzoNobel advances eco-friendly coating solutions through innovative sustainability initiatives

Amid the global push for eco-friendly practices in construction and manufacturing, AkzoNobel, a prominent figure in the coatings industry, is leading the way in pioneering sustainable solutions to reduce its environmental impacts. VIR’s Linh Le spoke to Şirvan Canıtez, AkzoNobel’s regional commercial director of Powder Coatings Business in South Asia-Pacific, to gain insights into its electrostatic powder coating products and its noteworthy contributions to the industry's sustainable future.
domestic construction companies broaden horizons

Domestic construction companies broaden horizons

Vietnamese construction firms are increasingly setting their sights on international markets, with some industry leaders undertaking ambitious projects abroad.
mcdermott and ptsc secure 1 billion contract for block b project

McDermott and PTSC secure $1 billion contract for Block B project

US-based engineering and construction giant McDermott, as part of a consortium with Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) has received a limited letter of award from Phu Quoc Petroleum Operating Company for its Block B gas-to-power project.
laos thailand talk building of railway bridge over mekong river

Laos, Thailand talk building of railway bridge over Mekong River

The foreign ministers of Laos and Thailand have begun talks on the construction of a railway bridge over the Mekong River to connect Laos’s Vientiane capital and Thailand's northeast province of Nong Khai.
steel primed for rising 2024 prospects

Steel primed for rising 2024 prospects

Escaping the gloom since early in the year, the construction materials market – and especially steel production – has experienced several positive signs.
evnnpt prepares plans to implement 500kv projects

EVNNPT prepares plans to implement 500kV projects

The approval of the 500kV line for the Nam Dinh I-Thanh Hoa thermal power plant will help accelerate the construction of Circuit 3's Quang Trach-Pho Noi 500kV line project.