Dung Quat oil refinery ramps up output to ease fuel shortfall
HCMC – Dung Quat Oil Refinery in the central province of Quang Ngai has been operating at 109% capacity in an attempt to help alleviate fuel shortages in the domestic market, according to Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Co., Ltd., the operator of the refinery. The company has seen a growing
Fuel prices rise again
HCMC – The Ministries of Finance and Industry-Trade decided to revise up fuel prices from 3 p.m. today, October 21, the second increase after four straight cuts. RON 95-III gasoline increased by some VND340 to VND22,347 per liter and E5 RON 92 bio-gasoline rose VND200 to VND21,492 per liter.
EC visits Khanh Hoa over IUU fishing control
HCMC – The European Commission (EC) on October 20 sent a team to the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa to inspect illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the area. Le Tan Ban, director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that the EC team would work in the
Dalat set to zero out greenhouses in city center
HCMC – Dalat, the capital city of Lam Dong Province, is planning to reduce its greenhouse acreage and get rid of all the greenhouses in the city center over a span of eight years, according to the Lam Dong People’s Committee. Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong People Committee Pham S asked the
Sea intrusion leads to landslides in central Vietnam
HCMC – Saltwater has entered deep into the estuaries of central coastal provinces, leaving over 150,000 meters of collapsed hills and causing havoc for the locals. Since Typhoon Noru hit the central coast, high tides and big waves have caused landslides and worsened saline intrusion at the Lach
Vietnam’s 2022 exports to Netherlands seen exceeding US$10 billion
HCMC – Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands are expected to reach over US$10.4 billion this year. Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands brought US$7.817 billion in the first nine months, up 40.1% from the previous year. Two groups of items with high export value are computers, electronics and
Vietnam, Australia promote research commercialization
HCMC – Representatives of the Vietnamese and Australian governments are joining hands to accelerate the implementation of the commercialization of research results. Promoting the application of research results in manufacturing is in line with the prime minister’s strategy for developing science,
Second Nordic Business Awards to take place next week
HCMC – The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham) will hold its second annual business awards at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza in HCMC on October 28 to celebrate the best of Nordic businesses in Vietnam. The event will gather around 200 business leaders, investors and diplomats from Denmark,
Hue set to become centrally-governed municipality by 2025
DANANG – The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will prepare a planning scheme for its entire natural area of around 4,947km2 to realize objectives until 2025, when this province becomes a centrally-governed municipality. This formed the main portion of Decision No. 1261/QD-TTg dated October 19,
Vietnam’s seafood imports soar 36.8% in Jan-Sept
CAN THO – Vietnam spent US$2.04 billion importing seafood between January and September, up 36.8% versus the year-ago period, according to statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs. In September, Vietnam’s seafood import bill expanded 44.5% month-on-month to nearly US$200 million.
Australia backs over AU$5 million for rice production in Mekong Delta
HCMC – The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has launched a sustainable rice value chain project in the delta as a public-private partnership (PPP), according to Senator Tim Ayres, assistant minister for Trade and Manufacturing of Australia. The Australia-funded project is operated by the
Danang gives green light to stem cell research center project
DANANG – The Danang Hi-Tech Park and Industrial Zones Authority (DHPIZA) has approved a stem-cell research and storage center project invested by Asia High Technology JSC. The US$20-million project will be put into service in the second quarter of 2024, said Pham Truong Son, head of the authority.
Smart healthcare program impeded by lack of money and staff
HCMC – A lack of human and financial resources has impeded the progress of digital transformation and smart healthcare programs at hospitals, a representative of Hung Vuong Hospital said. Hoang Thi Diem Tuyet, director of Hung Vuong Hospital, said her hospital has applied a smart healthcare
HCMC FOODEX features 300 showcases food, foodstuff producers
HCMC – Nearly 300 food producers are participating in the HCMC FOODEX 2022, which features many popular brands and regional specialties. The exhibition is taking place at the Saigon Exhibition Convention Center from October 19 to 22, co-held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Center of HCMC
Prime Minister calls for stronger efforts in stabilizing fuel market
HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told the Ministry of Industry and Trade to make stronger efforts to stabilize the fuel market and ensure the operation of fuel retailers and gas stations, according to a document issued by the Government Office on October 19. The document stated that many gas
Int’l air routes connecting Phu Quoc expected to be opened
HCMC – A delegation of the Committee of the Association of International Airlines in Vietnam on October 19 arrived in Phu Quoc, an island city off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, to sound out opportunities to open international air routes to the city. During the visit, 20 international
