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(VEN) - Exports of footwear, suitcases and bags reached an estimated US$19.5 billion in 2018, an increase of 10 percent compared to the previous year. With new favorable factors, the leather and footwear sector aims to achieve export turnover of US$21.5 billion in 2019, and create a breakthrough for the development of its support industry, contributing to deeper participation in global supply chains.

(VEN) - On November 9, 2016, the Tan Son Nhat Petrol Commercial Joint Stock Company (Tapetco) put an underground fuel hydrant system into operation at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, affirming its position as a leading aviation fueling service provider in Vietnam. The company has contributed significantly to ensuring safety and reducing the overload situation for the airport, especially during the peak period of the 2019 Lunar New Year.

The Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Holding Corp., Ltd. (Vinacomin) loaded its first tonnes of coal onto the Viet Thuan Sky ship at Cam Pha port in the northern province of Quang Ninh on February 5 (the first day of the Lunar New Year).

Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) in January expanded 7.9 percent year-on-year, much lower than the growth rate of 22.1 percent the same time last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

A meeting introducing the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Power and Energy Society (PES) Generation Transmission and Distribution (GTD) Asia 2019 was held in Hanoi on January 24.

Là quốc gia có thế mạnh lớn về nông lâm thủy sản, song ngành công nghiệp trong nước phục vụ nông nghiệp lại đang "tụt hậu", không đáp ứng được tốc độ phát triển của ngành nông nghiệp. Bởi vậy, Việt Nam cần tập trung thúc đẩy cơ khí hóa nông nghiệp phát triển, làm tiền đề cho nông nghiệp "bay cao, bay xa".

BP Solar 1 solar power plant in the south central province of Ninh Thuan was inaugurated on January 20, becoming the first Vietnamese constructed project to get connected to the national grid so far.

Vietnam has been urged to reduce its use of coal-fired energy and develop renewable energy to proactively respond to climate change and ensure energy security, heard a panel discussion of the Vietnam Economic Forum 2019 in Hanoi on January 17.

Construction of a solar power plant worth over VND3.55 trillion (US$152.7 million) began in Duyen Hai township in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on January 19.

The Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (GIC/AHK Vietnam) held a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 to share Germany’s experience in using energy effectively and managing energy in industries.

(VEN) - Garment and textile is a key economic sector with great contribution to exports. Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) talked about the garment and textile sector’s development prospects in an interview with Vietnam Economic News’ Minh Long.

The PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV Gas) will be a supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 power plants under a framework agreement between the firm with the PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power). 

The Quang Ninh Electricity Company is carrying out the installation of solar panels for 15 households residing on Tran island, Thanh Lan commune, Co To Island district, the northern province of Quang Ninh. 

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has asked the national oil and gas firm PVN to build on what it achieved last year and overcome the challenges ahead in order to fulfil the tasks assigned to the group.

Vietnam needs to create an enabling environment for private players to drive the next wave of energy investments, the World Bank said.

The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) must play a key role in supplying petroleum for socio-economic development, while enhancing the petrol quality and improving its competitiveness, said Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.

Vietnam’s oil industry needs to overcome four big challenges to maintain its position as a leading economic sector.

(VEN) - Phan Thi Thanh Xuan, Secretary General of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association, told Vietnam Economic News’ Viet Nga that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to create positive changes in the growth quality of the domestic leather and footwear sector when it takes effect in 2019.

Power generation from waste has a short break-even period and benefits the environment and so is attractive to investors.

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has called for the Hungarian parliament’s support to speed up the approval of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), thus opening up new cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and members of the EU, including Hungary.

The construction of two solar power plants, Xuan Tho 1 and Xuan Tho 2, with a combined capacity of 100 MW, commenced in Song Cau town, Phu Yen province, on January 8.

The possible impacts of Laos’ Pak Lay hydropower project on areas along the Mekong River were discussed at a national consultation held by the Vietnam National Mekong Committee (VNMC) in Hanoi on January 7.

Skylight, a joint venture between BCG Energy and Indefol Engineering Solutions, has put into operation a rooftop solar power system at Dinsen Industrial Park (IP) in the Mekong Delta province of Long An.

(VEN) - By November 26, the Vung Tau Gas Processing Company (KVT), a member of the PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas) has fulfilled its 2018 production plans as assigned by the corporation.

The central province of Quang Tri has been luring strategic investors who have potential in capital and technology to involve in large-scale wind power projects.

The Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the central province of Quang Ngai presented licenses to four new foreign investors, whose combined registered capital amounted to 321 million USD, at a ceremony on January 9.

The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), a subsidiary of the state-owned Vietnam Electricity (EVN) group, transmitted 184.5 billion kWh of electricity in 2018, up 11.03 percent from the previous year.

Năm 2018, các đơn vị trong Tổng công ty Thép Việt Nam - CTCP (VNSTEEL) đã đạt được kết quả tương đối khả quan, cơ bản đạt các mục tiêu đề ra. Tuy nhiên với những thử thách đặt ra trước mắt đối với ngành thép nói chung và Tổng công ty Thép nói riêng, công ty mẹ và các công ty con vẫn luôn đặt ra những kế hoạch mục tiêu phấn đấu mới.
 

The central city of Da Nang, in cooperation with the European Union (EU), has launched a pilot project to develop solar energy in the city.

(VEN) - The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced its intention to support the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the southern part of the country.