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KOTRA opens third office in Vietnam
The Korean Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said it has opened its third office in the central city of Da Nang, following the first two in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Emirates SkyCargo reaches new milestones
(VEN) - Between January and December 2018, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, flew close to 2.6 million tonnes of cargo across six continents. From fruits and vegetables to space satellites, from pharmaceuticals to domestic pets, the air cargo carrier transported goods that have had a direct positive impact on the lives of millions. Here are some of the ways through which Emirates SkyCargo has touched the lives of people across the world.
VATM fulfills 2018 tasks excellently
(VEN) - In 2018, the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) maintained effective coordination with relevant units to deal flexibly with all types of situations to ensure safety for nearly 900,000 flights from/to Vietnam’s airports and over the airspace of Vietnam.
PetroVietnam ranks among 500 largest Vietnamese enterprises
The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has been listed in the top 50 of the 500 largest enterprises in Vietnam (VNR500) in 2018.
Dozens of Vietnamese firms honored for their branding activities
(VEN) - Almost 100 Vietnamese producers have been selected to receive the Vietnam Value title of national brand producers this year from among some 1,500 enterprises that registered or were nominated.
DHL Express wins HR awards in Vietnam
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider has been recognized by the Vietnam HR Award 2018 to provide the “Best Working Environment”, and by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2019.
PV GAS accompanies conference on “Challenges and prospects of the gas market”
(VEN) - The Economics and Forecast Magazine (under the Ministry of Planning and Investment) and the Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy recently co-organized the conference on “Challenges and prospects of the gas market” in Hanoi. PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas) accompanied the event.
New 45V zero-drift operational amplifier provides ultra-high precision plus EMI filtering
(VEN) - The rapid expansion of wireless capabilities, such as Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled applications, is increasing high frequency noise in our livable space and work environments. To allow designers to provide improved performance while more easily managing an increasingly difficult environment, Microchip Technology Inc. has announced the MCP6V51 zero-drift operational amplifier.
PVN, PV GAS honored in Vietnam Profit500 Ranking in 2018
(VEN) - The Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company (Vietnam Report) has announced the Profit500 Ranking, which listed the 500 most profitable companies in Vietnam in 2018. The event aimed to honour enterprises that are profitable, have potential to become key pillars of the Vietnamese economy.
Motorola Solutions Acquires VaaS International Holdings
(VEN) - Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) announced it has acquired VaaS International Holdings, Inc., (VaaS) a data and image analytics company based in Livermore, California and Fort Worth, Texas. Motorola Solutions paid a purchase price of $445 million in a combination of cash and equity.
National Coal and Mineral Industries Group urged to make breakthroughs in 2019
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has asked the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) to step up measures to ensure the adequate supply of coal for production, while paying attention to environmental protection.
Dai-ichi Life Vietnam Fund Management Company launch Open-ended Fund - DFVN Capital Appreciation Fund
(VEN) - Dai-ichi Life Vietnam Fund Management Company Limited (DFVN), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company of Vietnam, Limited, a member of Dai-ichi Holdings Inc. (Japan), has just launched its DFVN Capital Appreciation Fund (DFVN-CAF), with chartered capital of 75,121,600,000 dong, in according with the Incorporation License for public securities investment fund No. 34/GCN-UBCK by the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) dated January 3rd 2019.
NS BlueScope Lysaght Vietnam partners up with SKIOLD
The strategic partnership between two leaders in the field will give the Vietnamese poultry and livestock farming industry a jump into the top of the best international league.
AstraZeneca announces partnerships to benefit cancer patients
(VEN) - AstraZeneca, the global science-led biopharmaceutical company, today commemorates its 25th anniversary in Vietnam through a joint announcement with National Cancer Hospital and Plan International, demonstrating the company’s continuous commitment to local patients and healthcare sector.
Development kit for Amazon AVS supports far-field voice interaction
(VEN) - Microchip Technology Inc., via its Microsemi Corporation subsidiary, has announced that its AcuEdge™ ZLK38AVS Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS) now introduces far-field voice pick up and the flexibility to build devices with multiple mic array configurations. The solution reduces BOM costs while addressing the requirements of small-form-factor designs.
Vietnam’s energy powerhouse to list with billion-dollar market cap
PV Power, the country’s second largest power producer, will list on the Ho Chi Minh bourse this month with a market capitalization of $1.5 billion.
PVN tops the Vietnam Profit500 Ranking in 2018
(VEN) - The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) has been honored as the leading company in the Profit500 Ranking - Top 500 most profitable enterprises in Vietnam in 2018.
Dai An Industrial Park marks 15th founding anniversary
A ceremony was held on January 5 to mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Dai An Industrial Park, which is situated in the northern province of Hai Duong’s Cam Giang district.
Restructuring at Vietnam Oil and Gas Group: Practical, streamlined and effective!
(VEN) - The restructuring of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) created a new vitality and new spirit throughout all activities of the Group. The restructuring which included reduction in the number of departments/offices and clear specification of functions, duties and responsibilities of individuals and organizations initially resolved dependence, lack of responsibility, and delays in works.
Kirby Southeast Asia: Creating a brand to reckon with
(VEN) - Over 10 years in Vietnam, pre-engineered steel builder Kirby Southeast Asia has established strong brand recognition and implemented over 1,500 projects. The world’s leading pre-engineered steel building (PEB) company is also one of the most successful foreign investors in Dong Nai Province with a total investment of more than US$17 million. Vietnam Economic News’ Phung Ky spoke with Anup Kumar Dave, General Director of the Kirby Southeast Asia Co. Ltd., about the company’s achievements over a decade of its presence in Vietnam, and the direction of sustainable development in the country in general and Dong Nai Province in particular.
SOE equitization yields state funds
(VEN) - The total amount of state capital withdrawals from SOEs through equitization in the 2016-2018 period was 2.5 times higher compared with the 2011-2015 period.
Profits create new impetus for SOE equitization
(VEN) - Following their equitization (partial privatization) process, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have applied new management methods and increased their discipline, flexibility and information transparency in an effort to enhance efficiency, competitiveness and international integration.
Starprint Vietnam JSC conquers the market with expertise
(VEN) - Originating from Thailand, the Starprint Vietnam Joint Stock Company joined the Vietnamese market in 2001 excelling their printing business in the Vietnamese printing industry.
PVN has 5 businesses recognized National Brand in 2018
(VEN) - On December 20th, the ceremony announcing producers of national-branded products in 2018 took place in capital Hanoi. The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group has 5 enterprises recognized in this event.