PSTC and Gelex to kick off $54-million solar farm this month (Thursday, April 5,2018)

Power Solution Technologies Public Company Limited (PSTC) from Thailand and Vietnam Electrical Equipment JSC (Gelex) have accelerated procedures to kick off the construction of Gelex solar farm located in the central province of Ninh Thuan this month.

  Vingroup signs cooperation deal with Cornell, Pennsylvania universities (Wednesday, April 4,2018)

Property developer Vingroup today signed a strategic cooperation agreement with two of the top 20 leading universities in the world, US-based Cornell and Pennsylvania State. The agreement, signed 28 days after the group announced its intention to join the higher education field by establishing VinUni University (VinUni), is part of efforts to create a breakthrough in higher education quality in Viet Nam.

  Millions of online sellers to compete with Amazon in Vietnam (Wednesday, April 4,2018)

Amazon will find it not easy to conquer the Vietnamese market as it will have to compete with millions of people selling products via social networks, especially Facebook, analysts say.

  Jardine Mattheson takes seat on Vinamilk management board (Wednesday, April 4,2018)

Hong Kong-based Jardine Mattheson Group has secured one seat on the management board of Vinamilk, half a year after it bought a 10 per cent of the stakes at Vietnam’s leading dairy firm.

  Son Lam Co.,Ltd: Affirming prestige by quality (Wednesday, April 4,2018)

Established in 1995 with an initial registered capital of 42 billion dong, Son Lam Co.,Ltd was formerly Son Lam Construction, Installation and Building Material Production Enterprise. In the early days of its establishment, the company was only involved in building small scale civil works. Thanks to its right development strategies, the company quickly expanded its operation scopes into other fields. Accumulating experience, the company was able to undertake larger civil, traffic and irrigational projects, manufacture and trade construction materials, and provide commercial services and trucking.

  Vinamilk plan to open an organic dairy farm in Can Tho (Tuesday, April 3,2018)

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk) has not been able to reverse its export decline since last year, Vinamilk CEO Mai Kieu Lien said at the firm’s annual shareholder meeting on March 31.

  Vinfast’s sedan, SUV models acquire IP protection in EU (Tuesday, April 3,2018)

VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited, a subsidiary of Vingroup, has announced that the European Union Intellectual Property Organisation recently granted intellectual property (IP) protection licences for designs of its sedan and SUV models.

  German company invests in two solar power projects in Hau Giang (Tuesday, April 3,2018)

BS Heidelberg Solar GmbH of Germany said it plans to invest in two solar power projects in Vietnam’s southern province of Hau Giang, namely Hau Giang I and Hau Giang II.

  Some 60% of local businesses expect better business in Q2 (Monday, April 2,2018)

Some 60% of local enterprises in a survey expect their business to do better in the second quarter of 2018 against the first quarter.

  Vinamilk sets US$2.46 bln in revenue in 2018 (Monday, April 2,2018)

The Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) targeted a revenue of VND55.5 trillion (US$2.46 billion) and a post-tax profit of VND10.75 trillion (US$477 million) this year, up 8.5% and 4.6%, respectively.

  Doosan Vina ships 3 cranes to India (Saturday, March 31,2018)

Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam Co Ltd (Doosan Vina) has recently shipped three rail-mounted quay cranes to India.

  Vietjet named in Top 100 Vietnam Best Places to Work (Saturday, March 31,2018)

Vietjet continue to be named for four years in a row in the "Top 100 Vietnam Best Places to Work 2017” survey, which is jointly conducted by Anphabe, a career networking platform and market research firm Intage Vietnam.

  Habeco to aim produce 700 million liters of beer in 2018 (Saturday, March 31,2018)

According to Hanoi Beer Alcohol Beverage Joint Stock Co (Habeco), in 2018, Habeco strives to reach the target of producing 700 million liters of beer, with sales (excluding special consumption tax) more than VND8,3 trillion and pay budget of more than VND5,37 trillion.

  TT Group to co-operate on railway, stadium renovation (Friday, March 30,2018)

The industry-real estate-finance conglomerate T&T Group and France’s industrial Bouygues Group on Tuesday signed a co-operation agreement to invest in urban railway project No 3 and upgrade Hang Day Stadium in Ha Noi.

  Vietnam Airlines opens Nha Trang-Seoul route (Friday, March 30,2018)

National carrier Vietnam Airlines early this week opened a new route between Nha Trang and Seoul with two flights, numbered VN440 and VN441.

  Cadivi combines production with social security activities (Friday, March 30,2018)

The electric wire and cable market is a real "battlefield." In that situation, Vietnam Electric Cable Corporation(Cadivi) has powerfully emerged to be a leading electric wire and cable producer in Vietnam and in Southeast Asia as well.

  Binh Dinh Pharmaceutical and Medical equipment Joint Stock Company( BIDIPHAR) (Friday, March 30,2018)

Production and trade of pharmaceutical products, medicinal herbs, pharmaceutical and medical equipment.

  Vietjet signs US$6.5 billion engine deal with Safran - CFM (Thursday, March 29,2018)

Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet and France’s Safran - CFM on March 27 inked a memorandum of understanding on comprehensive cooperation in which Safran – CFM will provide engines and maintenance and technical services worth US$6.5 billion in total for Vietjet’s fleet.

  Unilever: Strategic knowledge partner in Vietnam Best Places To Work 2017 (Thursday, March 29,2018)

Having reached the top position in the Vietnam Best Places to Work Survey for four years in a row, Unilever Vietnam now participated in this year’s edition as Strategic Knowledge Partner instead of being a contestant.

  VinCommerce to be split soon (Thursday, March 29,2018)

Vingroup JSC will split VinCommerce into two separate retail units called VinCommerce and VinPro, the board chairman of Vingroup said last week in an announcement sent to the stock exchange.

  Constrexim - HOD: All for quality product (Thursday, March 29,2018)

Constrexim Housing Development and Investment Joint-Stock Company (Constrexim - HOD) completed on schedule CT1-CT2 twin towers project of Green Park Tower in Cau Giay district, Hanoi, especially the sale of a total of nearly 400 high-quality apartments, is symbolic of overcoming the “freeze” currently overshadowing the Vietnamese property market.

  Lao Cai Iron and Steel Firm: Overcome challenges to success (Thursday, March 29,2018)

Viet Trung Metallurgy and Mineral Co., Ltd (VTM), a joint venture between Vietnam Steel Corporation, Lao Cai Mineral Company and Kunming Iron and Steel Group (China), is located in Lao Cai province which is rich in mineral resources, particularly iron ores. The company is allowed to invest in Lao Cai Iron and Steel Plant and operate Quy Xa iron mine. The total investment value is approximate US$337.52 million, of which Lao Cai Iron and Steel Plant costs nearly US$307 million and Quy Xa iron mine needs a total investment capital of US$30 million. The mill has a production capacity of 500,000 tonnes of steel ingots a year in the first phase.

  Hau Giang Food JSC always fulfils all tasks (Thursday, March 29,2018)

Established in June 2008, after 10 years of operation, Hau Giang Food Joint Stock Company has affirmed its prestige and position on the market. The company not only fulfils its tasks but also actively takes part in social development activities.

  Hoang Quan Mekong starts work on budget housing project in Vinh Long (Wednesday, March 28,2018)

Hoang Quan Mekong has commenced work on a project to build budget homes in Vinh Long Province’s Hoa Phu industrial park, the company said in a statement on March 26.

  Over 26,000 new firms established in Q1 (Wednesday, March 28,2018)

Some 26,785 new enterprises were established in Viet Nam in the first three months of this year, with total registered capital of approximately VND278.49 trillion (US$12.2 billion).

  Doosan Heavy to develop offshore wind farm in Vietnam (Wednesday, March 28,2018)

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction Co. will shake hands with Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) to develop an offshore wind farm project as the Korean corporation’s first foray into the overseas offshore wind power generation market.

  Hon Gai Coal Company: Ensuring safety and Protecting environment (Wednesday, March 28,2018)

With the efforts for overcoming difficulties, up to now, Hon Gai Coal Company has affirmed its position and become one of leading companies of Vietnam Coal and Mineral Group (Vinacomin). Hon Gai Coal Company pursues the target of maintaining business operation, ensuring safety and protecting environment.

  Thaco opens region’s biggest Mazda auto factory (Tuesday, March 27,2018)

Truong Hai Auto Corporation (Thaco) on March 25 inaugurated a Mazda auto assembly factory seen as the biggest in Southeast Asia with a manufacturing capacity of 100,000 units a year, according to news site Vietnam Finance.

  Agribank asked to become leading bank in region (Tuesday, March 27,2018)

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 26 asked the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) to strive to become one of the leading commercial banks in the region.

  FLC Group selects A321neo for Bamboo Airways (Tuesday, March 27,2018)

Vietnam’s FLC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for up to 24 A321neo aircraft for future operation by start-up carrier Bamboo Airways.