Daily Bulletin

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for JULY 28, 2023

    A. POSITIVE ECONOMIC NEWS 1. Hydropower Recovery • Full Capacity Operations: Due to increased water levels from upstream, major plants like Hoa Binh and Ban Ve can now operate at 100% capacity, ending the period of restricted generation. 2. Trade Promotion • Viet-Lao Expo 2023: Opened in Vientiane with 250 booths. The Vietnamese section includes 120 booths showcasing pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, agriculture, textiles, and handicrafts. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC NEWS 1. Investment and Tax Policies •…

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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 Febuary 5, 2021

    A. OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRY NEWS 1. Sugar Industry and Trade Defense • Price and Competition: Vietnamese sugar prices are currently the lowest in the region. There is a sudden surge in imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia, which is suspected to be an evasion of trade defense measures. • Proposed Solutions: Experts suggest applying anti-dumping and anti-subsidy taxes to create a level playing field for domestic producers and prevent farmers from abandoning their fields…

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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…