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Hydropower output target seen uncompleted due to water shortages
Amid concerns over lower water level at hydropower reservoirs in Northern provinces, Vietnam is expected to miss the annual hydroelectricity output target of 9.9 billion kWh.
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H&M to open 8th Vietnamese store a week ahead of Uniqlo debut
Renowned international fast-fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is set to open its eighth store in Vietnam on November 28.
Vietnam's CPI forecast to rise 0.8%-1% this month mostly because of pork price
November’s inflation rate could rise by 0.8 – 1% from a month earlier while pork prices soar seen to push the month’s CPI increase by 0.75%, according to General Statistics Office.
Vietnam raises foreign ownership limit at domestic airlines to 34%
Foreign investors in the aviation sector is allowed to hold up to 34% stake in a domestic airline, according to a new government decree.
- Rising dragon: Amazon eyes Vietnam as key link in global supply chain 1
- Vietnamese textile-garment sector logs record number of export markets 2
- Vietnamese fruits struggle with higher standards 3
- VinaCapital seeks to sell SkyX Solar for $100 million 4
- Vietnam takes advantage of FTAs for exporting agricultural products 5
- Vietnam on the rise as a promising destination for int'l retailers 6
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Rice exports set to reach 6.5 million tonnes during 2019: VOV
Vietnam's rice exports are projected to hit approximately 6.5 million tonnes for the whole year, Voice of Vietnam cites information from the Vietnam Food Association.
Vietnam to curb fraud in plywood exports to US
In an effort to curb fraud in exports destined for America, Vietnam announced to halt transshipments in plywood exports to US market from December 27.
Vietnam’s 2019 drug imports expected to hit $3 bln, up 7%
With an average monthly import of about $245 million, it is expected that the country will spend $3 billion for purchasing pharmaceutical products from foreign countries in 2019.
Vietnam to build airport in northern highlands Sa Pa resort town
The Ministry of Transport has approved a plan to build Sa Pa Airport with a capacity of 3 million passengers a year.
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Coal-fired power plants may cost Vietnam $7-9 billion in health bills
Emissions from Vietnam’s coal-fired power plants could impose $7-9 billion health cost on society in 2030, Danish government’s Energy Outlook Report 2019 has warned.
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Vietnam to accelerate coal imports to tackle foreseen power shortage
Vietnam is expected to import 20 million tons of coal in 2020 and 35 million tons in 2035 to meet increasing demands at thermo-power plants.
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EVN stops buying electricity from households using illegal solar ...
Vietnam’s state-run Electricity of Vietnam warned to stop purchasing electricity from households generating power with rooftop solar panels that use inverters displaying China's illegal nine-dash line.
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AES proceeds with US$1.7 billion power plant in Vietnam: HanoiTimes
The power plant and an LNG import terminal will play a major role in shaping Vietnam’s energy future by diversifying the energy mix with imported LNG.
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Facebook neglects tax obligations for $1 billion revenue in Vietnam
In 2018, Facebook collected over $1 billion revenue from providing advertising services, but it has not paid tax. The tax amount could be hundreds million US dollars.
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With homegrown social networks, foreign players still have a chance in Vietnam: ...
Vietnam does not have plan to replace foreign social networks with homegrown platforms which have been introduced recently.
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Vietnam needs $130 billion electricity system upgrade
During the next ten years, Vietnam needs $130 billion for upgrading electricity system, Deputy Minister Trinh Dinh Dung told deputies during the National Assembly meeting on Thursday.
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Vingroup begins making smart televisions: VnExpress
VinSmart, the smartphone producing unit of Vietnam’s biggest private conglomerate Vingroup, has revealed its first 55-inch smart TV.
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Peer-to-business lending platform Validus Capital expands into Vietnam: ...
Vietnam has a USD 21 billion financing gap and is Validus’ second location outside of Singapore.
