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The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said that the most important priority at present was to maintain the operation of domestic industrial enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic.

(VEN) - While different industries are strongly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, the paper industry is still relatively “safe”. Although it encountered difficulties in the import of raw and auxiliary materials, production and exports are actually growing.  

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for the first quarter of this year posted a low increase at 5.28%, mostly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

(VEN) - According to the forecast by the state-owned Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) Group, power output in 2020 is expected to reach more than 261.45 billion kWh, increasing 9.1 percent compared to 2019 in adherence with the year’s socioeconomic growth plan.

(VEN) - Industry promotion activities in Binh Thuan Province are proving effective in helping local enterprises expand production, invest in advanced equipment and technologies and improve product quality, meeting consumer tastes and demand.  

(VEN) - Vietnam has become an attractive market to foreign investors in the field of electronic component manufacturing. 

Dong Xuan Knitting Sole Member Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), is planning to produce 60,000 face masks per day from March 23 to 29, given the increasing demand amid COVID-19.

The Prime Minister has agreed to raise the capacity of the Trung Nam wind power plant from 105.75MW to 151.95MW following the proposal from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

(VEN) - Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong, who also serves as Deputy Head of the Steering Committee for National Power Development, has urged relevant agencies to avoid power project schedule delays.

(VEN) - Domestic support industry enterprises have been investing in technological innovation, aiming at automation; strengthening links to improve productivity and product quality, and joining global production networks.

(VEN) - Most localities in Vietnam still look to the government to fund construction of infrastructure for industrial clusters (ICs).

(VEN) - Programs and activities on energy efficiency will play an important role in conserving the nation’s energy resources, helping the economy develop sustainably, while realizing Vietnam’s commitments to the international community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in response to climate change.

Hội Nhôm thanh định hình Việt Nam đang tích cực triển khai xây dựng Bộ tiêu chuẩn ngành nhôm, xúc tiến thương mại và xây dựng chính sách giá, góp phần phát triển bền vững ngành nhôm Việt.

(VEN) - Vietnam’s long coastline and abundant wind resources are advantages in supplementing the national grid to alleviate ongoing power shortages.

(VEN) - The establishment and development of industrial clusters (ICs) in Hanoi have contributed significantly to the growth of the capital’s industrial and service sectors. Hanoi’s IC development master plan for 2020 with a vision to 2030 is expected to provide 159 ICs and to attain the city’s socioeconomic development targets.

(VEN) - While Vietnam has recorded high industrial growth in recent years, its domestic manufacturers are struggling with low added value of their products. 

(VEN) - The enhancement of industry promotion activities in the northern province of Phu Tho has contributed to creating jobs and improving workers’ lives. Particularly, it has supported local business in developing rural industries and crafts. 

(VEN) - The Trade and Industry Promotion Center of Bac Giang Province completed all its assigned plans for 2019, helping local enterprises acquire equipment, innovate technologies and develop brands. This year it continues its efforts to improve production and business efficiency in the northeastern province. 

Son La hydropower company has set a target of producing over 11.7 billion kWh of electricity in 2020, up about 2.5 billion kWh compared to the previous year.

(VEN) - Many coal-fired thermal power plants across the country, and Hai Phong Thermal Power Plant in particular, have taken measures to make environmental information transparent to the community and ensure sustainable production. They include inviting residents to visit and monitor the operations of thermal power plants, installing surveillance cameras at chimneys and transmitting environmental monitoring data directly to the Hai Phong city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.