Cement firms move with quick feet
April 12, 2013 | 10:53
Cement firms have their thinking caps on to sustain current market oversupply.
Rice, seafood exports in Mekong Delta face tough market this year
February 28, 2013 | 10:12
Top officials have urged local authorities in the Mekong Delta to devise solutions to cope with long-term problems that could affect export and production of rice, catfish and shrimp this year.
First shipment of coal in New Year
February 12, 2013 | 15:01
Two cargo ships, Panama-flagged Ultra Tronador and Hanoi Vinacomin from Vietnam, are the first vessels to receive consignments of coal in the Year of the Snake at Cam Pha port on February 10.
Vinacomin urged to sell down coal stockpiles
January 14, 2013 | 14:35
The Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Corporation (Vinacomin) was urged to take prompt measures to sell off remaining coal stocks from the beginning of this year.
A tough year for rice exports
January 14, 2013 | 08:50
2013 is forecast to be a difficult year for Vietnam’s rice exports as competition from other global rice producers such as Thailand, India, Pakistan and Myanmar intensifies.
Seaports are busy on first day of 2013
January 02, 2013 | 10:21
On January 1, Cai Lan Port in the northern province of Quang Ninh received the first cargo vessel of 2013, the CHUETSU SPIRIT from the Philippines .
Sector is busy turning heads
December 25, 2012 | 13:06
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic sector continues to spread its roots despite turbulent economic times.
Tata Steel told to keep off Thach Khe
November 19, 2012 | 10:07
The Vietnamese government has put up a road block preventing India’s Tata Steel becoming involved with Thach Khe iron mining project.
Import buffer to help struggling steel firms
October 23, 2012 | 10:22
The government is looking to come into bat to help struggling local steel makers.
Cement industry has a giant mountain to climb
October 23, 2012 | 10:18
Vietnam’s cement industry is finding it hard to export their products as cement inventory levels approach a worrisome level.
Vinacomin’s successful dig for coal tax relief
October 09, 2012 | 09:43
Vinacomin will enjoy export tax relief to save its business activity despite protests of some economic experts against the revision.
Kobe’s $1bn plan in the balance
October 08, 2012 | 11:12
Japanese giant Kobe Steel’s dream of holding a stake in Vietnam’s largest iron ore mining project has been burst.
Tax cut will help Vinacomin maintain business: official
September 12, 2012 | 10:13
The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes lowering the coal export tariff in a bid to help Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) survive the tough times and preserve its credit rating to take out soft loans.
Coal giant wants tax cut, urged to save itself
August 29, 2012 | 14:12
The state-run Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Corporation, or Vinacomin, has repeatedly called for a reduction of the coal export tax to help ease its troubled operations, but industry insiders say the enterprise should save itself before asking for an incentive.
BHP iron ore production up 15% in June quarter
July 18, 2012 | 09:57
Global mining giant BHP Billiton on Wednesday reported a 15 percent increase in iron ore output in the June quarter, for a 12th consecutive annual production record.
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