
(VEN) - To promote the restructuring of Vietnam’s power sector, the state-owned Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) is stepping up the separation of its services from its trade and production activities.

The first waste-to-energy plant in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho began trial operation on October 15.

(VEN) - The 12th edition of the Metalex Vietnam 2018 exhibition was successfully organized from October 11-13 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), bringing Vietnam’s manufacturing market a comprehensive platform to connect exhibitors and visitors. Along with Metalex Vietnam 2018, there were two compelling colocated exhibitions such as Nepcon Vietnam 2018 and Supporting Industry Show 2018 coorganized by JETRO and Reed Tradex, showcasing advanced metalworking solutions, the latest electronics assembly technologies and high quality industrial grade parts.

The Dung Quat biofuel plant in central Quang Ngai province resumed operations on October 14, after operations were halted three years ago for inefficiency.

(VEN) - The General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO) recently released the 2017 Economic Census, which for the first time included the revenue generated by Vietnamese businesses from outsourcing for foreign manufacturers.

A surge in the price of crude oil on the global market is fueling the state coffers, but may affect the government’s efforts to curb inflation.

The PetroVietnam Exploration and Production Corporation (PVEP)’s nine-month State budget contribution exceeded its set yearly target thanks to higher oil prices.

(VEN) - The government has decided to increase the price of wind power from 7.8 to 8.5-9.8 cent/kWh to encourage the development of this type of renewable energy.

(VEN) - Industrial promotion projects in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang have helped the development of enterprises in the province.

The Electricity of Vietnam Group Ho Chi Minh City (EVN HCMC) produced 18.84 million kWh of electricity in the first nine months of 2018, a rise of 6.19 percent year-on-year.

Tens of Vietnamese and foreign investors are asking for permission to survey the wind power potential in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak to build wind power plants here, according to a local official.

“Doanh thu toàn tập đoàn ước đạt 92.876 tỷ đồng, trong đó, doanh thu từ sản xuất, tiêu thụ khoáng sản đạt 13.178 tỷ đồng, đặc biệt, doanh thu từ sản phẩm Alumin tăng 71% so với cùng kỳ” - đây là những con số nổi bật trong báo cáo tình hình thực hiện nhiệm vụ sản xuất - kinh doanh 9 tháng năm 2018 của Tập đoàn Công nghiệp Than - Khoáng sản Việt Nam (TKV).

(VEN) - Vietnam’s engineering sector currently meets only 32.5 percent of domestic demand, while the goal set in its development strategy is 45-50 percent.

The pre-tax profit of the PetroVietnam Transportation Corporation (PVTrans) hit 540 billion VND in the first nine months of this year, 42 percent higher than the same period last year and meeting the target set for this year.

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has to date signed 35 power purchase agreements (PPAs) with private solar power firms that have a combined capacity of 2,271 MW.

Krong Pa district in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is well-positioned to develop solar power thanks to its year-round sunny weather.

The 6th International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition & Conference (MTA HANOI 2018), which opened in Hà Nội on Tuesday, saw participants from US, UK, South Korea, China and Taiwan.

(VEN) - Reed Tradex, the leading exhibition organizer in the ASEAN, will launch the international exhibition "Welding Vietnam 2019" which focuses on Industry 4.0 concepts applied to welding and associated technologies linked to the factory. The aim of the exhibition is to create a comprehensive platform for the welding community to directly update on the latest technologies & trends, and expand their professional networks.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has asked Finland to continue supporting small-scale clean energy development projects for households via joint ventures or the use of official development assistance funds.

Thông tin từ Văn phòng UBND tỉnh Lào Cai cho biết, hiện địa phương, Nhà máy DAP Lào Cai, Công ty CP DAP số 2 và các đơn vị liên quan đang khẩn trương hỗ trợ các hộ dân bị ảnh hưởng do sự cố vỡ đập bãi thải Gyps (bã thạch cao) của Nhà máy DAP số 2 di dời tới khu vực tái định cư mới.

Since the Vietnamese Government and Italian contractor AGIP signed the first production sharing contract in 1978, foreign direct investment (FDI) in the oil and gas sector has not only brought large revenue to the country but also laid important foundations for the sector to develop strongly.

(VEN) - The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) has raised more than VND95.6 trillion for about 450 high voltage transmission projects. Domestic capital accounts for more than VND45.6 trillion of this sum, while foreign capital makes up the rest.

A series of exhibitions opened at a venue in Ho Chi Minh City on October 11, featuring advanced metalworking solutions, electronics manufacturing technologies, and supporting products.

Standard Chartered recently said it will stop financing new coal-fired power stations.

The growth of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption is forecast to slow down as LPG prices have tended to increase in 2018, according to the Vietnam Gas Association (VGA).

(VEN) - To further strengthen and enhance the manufacturing industry, especially metal working, metrology and automation, Reed Tradex will organize Metalex Vietnam 2018 from October 11-13 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). This 12th edition will not only be set up as a technology-intensive playground with many on-site activities likes Shows in Show or Hand Soldering Championship but also coordinate with organizations and experts in the industry to implement the transmission of knowledge resources and technology transfer.

A Thai company has recently visited the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang to seek investment opportunities, especially in thermo-power plants.

Theo Tập đoàn Công nghiệp Hóa chất Việt Nam (Vinachem), kết quả sản xuất, kinh doanh của Vinachem quý III/2018 đã có nhiều chuyển biến tích cực hơn so với cùng kỳ. Trong những tháng cuối năm (quý IV), Vinachem phấn đấu hoàn thành các chỉ tiêu về sản xuất kinh doanh, ưu tiên cho chỉ tiêu hiệu quả kinh doanh.

Invested in by the Gia Lai Electricity JSC, the factory covers 45ha in the My Hoa hamlet of Dien Loc commune, Phong Dien district. The factory began construction in January this year and was built at a total cost of nearly 1 trillion VND (US$42.83 million).

(VEN) - The Ca Mau Province Department of Industry and Trade says industry promotion programs have greatly helped industrial producers in the southern rural province improve business efficiency.