Industry

This section highlights developments in Vietnam’s industrial sectors, including manufacturing, heavy industry, supporting industries, and industrial policy, based on reports from domestic media and official information.

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for April 25, 2022

    A. OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS 1. Hazardous Waste Scandal at Dien Quang Lamp Factory • Discovery of Illegal Burial: Authorities in Dong Nai province discovered over 42 tons of hazardous waste buried at the Dien Quang Lamp Factory. • Waste Composition: The waste includes more than 27 tons of glass fragments contaminated with hazardous substances buried in the yard and nearly 15 tons of wastewater hidden in a concrete cellar. • Toxicity Levels: Rapid…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for March 16, 2020

    A. GENERAL ECONOMIC NEWS AND COVID-19 IMPACT 1. COVID-19 Challenges to Industrial Production and Logistics • Manufacturing Struggles: Enterprises like May 10 (Textiles) face revenue drops, supply chain disruptions, and the pressure of short-term interest rates while customer demand shifts. • Sector-Specific Issues: TKV (Coal and Minerals) is affected by its heavy dependence on the Chinese market and a shortage of Chinese experts for mining projects. PVN (Oil and Gas) faces revenue losses as global…

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    Industry and Trade developments reported on 26 December 2019

    A. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND EXPORT PERFORMANCE 1. Record-Breaking 2019 Metrics Vietnam has closed 2019 with historic trade milestones: 2. Trade Defense & Global Friction B. ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM AND GOVERNANCE C. ENERGY AND UTILITIES SECTOR 1. Power Capacity Rankings Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc confirmed that Vietnam’s power system now ranks 2nd in ASEAN (after Indonesia) and 23rd globally. 2. Strategic Energy Deals D. INDUSTRIAL AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS E. DOMESTIC MARKET AND MACROECONOMICS 1. CPI &…

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    Industry and trade developments reported on 23 December 2019

    A. Macroeconomic Environment and Enterprise Development B. Trade Performance and International Integration C. Energy and Infrastructure Concerns D. Domestic Market and Social Issues