Oil and gas giants spend 250 mn on EU lobbying: green groups
October 24, 2019 | 10:05
The five biggest publicly listed oil and gas companies and trade groups representing them spent more than 250 million euros lobbying the European Union to influence climate action since 2010, environmental groups said Thursday.
French energy giant Total to buy 37% stake in India's Adani Gas
October 15, 2019 | 10:15
Total has agreed to buy a 37.4 per cent stake in India's Adani Gas, the two firms said Monday (Oct 14), with the French giant spending US$600 million to expand its access to the energy-hungry country.
Total proposes billion-dollar project in Vietnam
December 20, 2018 | 17:05
French oil giant Total is planning to invest in a billion-dollar electrification project in Ninh Thuan.
Total CEO says oil price could hit US$100 'in coming months'
May 18, 2018 | 08:44
Oil prices have risen steadily since the summer as producing nations attempt to rein in supply and amid fears of geopolitical instability.
South prospers with FDI injections
March 18, 2013 | 14:39
Vietnam’s southern hubs continue to charm foreign direct investment, especially in the services and manufacturing areas.
Bosch has the tools to engineer success
March 05, 2013 | 10:14
Bosch, a prominent automotive industry parts supplier, has already triumphed in a number of South East Asian markets.
SOEs to bravely spend big
February 26, 2013 | 14:52
Many big state-owned enterprises are planning to invest much more than they did last year despite the gloomy economy.
SOEs told to speed reform
January 22, 2013 | 10:01
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has ordered stronger, faster restructuring of state-owned enterprises as many have drawn sharp criticism after incurring heavy losses.
State plugs into hi-tech company solution
January 15, 2013 | 15:04
Vietnam will downgrade criteria for hi-tech enterprises when it redraws the contentious Law on High Technology, with tax incentives in the offing.
25 export markets enjoy turnovers exceeding $1 billion
January 07, 2013 | 08:35
In 2012, twenty-five out of Vietnam’s 80 export markets recorded a turnover of more than $1 billion, 17 markets a turnover of more than $2 billion, and nine markets a turnover exceeding $3 billion.
FIEs bring jobs to a big labour pool
January 03, 2013 | 10:21
Foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam have over the past years generated lots of jobs for local workers. And their thirst for such workers has never abated. Khoi Nguyen reports.
FIEs lead on export growth
January 02, 2013 | 11:00
After riding out the economic storm to brighten Vietnam’s export performance in 2012, foreign invested enterprises are expecting more export jackpots for the new year.
Common future visions
December 17, 2012 | 15:28
December 22 will mark the 20th anniversary of Vietnam-South Korea diplomatic ties. In an interview with VIR, Vietnam’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh told VIR’s Thanh Tung about the history and the future of two countries’ progress in economic and social cooperation.
Bac Giang strives for more growth
December 12, 2012 | 14:51
Development projects in Bac Giang province have brought positive results in recent years.
Lang Son at the crossroads of trade
December 12, 2012 | 11:40
During 2011-2015, Lang Son province has been calling for ODA mainly for construction of critical infrastructure and improvements to health services, education, agriculture and rural development.
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