
(VEN) - In the context of deepening international integration, the growth of industrial production has a great impact on the economy. Therefore, along with creating suitable policies and mechanisms, it is necessary to identify key products and enhance their competitiveness.

Bước vào thực hiện kế hoạch sản xuất, kinh doanh năm 2018 trong điều kiện còn nhiều khó khăn, song bằng những quyết sách đúng đắn, các giải pháp đồng bộ và công tác chỉ đạo, điều hành chủ động, linh hoạt, Tập đoàn Công nghiệp Than - Khoáng sản Việt Nam (TKV) đã gặt hái được nhiều thành quả đáng ghi nhận.

(VEN) - The southeastern coastal province of Binh Thuan intends to prioritize efforts to raise capital in order to support industrial production.

The Government has approved an additional six solar power projects with a combined capacity of 850 MWp in Binh Phuoc, raising the total solar energy capacity of the southern province to the highest in the country.

(VEN) - The high and intermediate pressure (HIP) turbines of the first generating unit at the Song Hau 1 coal-fired power project were installed successfully on November 12 in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang, according to the project’s management board.

The Nghi Son oil refinery and petrochemical plant in the north central province of Thanh Hoa officially began its commercial operation on December 23.

The Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) is projected to enjoy a 12.14 percent production growth in 2018 with 64.3 billion kWh of electricity, according to a report delivered at the firm’s customers’ meeting in Hanoi on December 11.

(VEN) - Endowed with interlacing river and lake networks, Vietnam has the potential and advantages to build solar energy projects on floating platforms.

(VEN) - Many textile and garment companies have signed production and export contacts for the first half of 2019 and are completing their 2018 orders.

Solar power is attracting great attention from the Vietnamese Government and businesses, but certain challenges are facing the utilisation of this type of renewable energy.

(VEN) - A Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC) project in the Mekong Delta coastal provinces of Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu and Kien Giang has contributed to poverty reduction and socioeconomic development.

The proposed offshore wind power project in the south central province of Binh Thuan will have a designed capacity of 3,400 MW and require total investments of nearly 12 billion USD, UK developer Enterprize Energy said.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has underlined the role of domestic private enterprises as one of the key measures to bolster Vietnam’s supporting industries.

Sớm đón đầu xu hướng và mạnh tay đầu tư cho công nghệ tiên tiến, doanh nghiệp dệt may trong nước đang từng bước bắt nhịp với cuộc Cách mạng công nghiệp (CMCN) 4.0.

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) reported on December 10 that it has exploited over 11.31 million tonnes of crude oil, fulfilling this year’s target.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen inaugurated the country’s largest hydropower scheme Lower Sesan II on December 17 in the northeastern province of Stung Treng.

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang plans to improve infrastructure at six industrial clusters by 2020 and 14 by 2025 to improve the production value of its industries.

Krong Pa district in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is considered a good area for solar power projects as the temperatures can rise to 40 degree celcius.

From a barren and arid land, the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone in the central province of Quang Nam has made itself a fertile area for industrial development, according to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

(VEN) - Support industry manufacturers for the engineering industry are experiencing limitations in development in Vietnam, resulting in difficult participation in global supply chains.

The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) will bring light to more than 16,000 poor households and policy beneficiaries’ families nationwide in December through providing them with free reparation and installation of electricity supply systems.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has asked the relevant parties to take action so that sufficient coal is provided for power generation as Vietnam is facing the risk of power shortage in the near future.

The Binh Son Refining and PetroChemical JSC (BSR) completed several tasks for the year on November 23, 38 days earlier than planned.

(VEN) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade is proposing that relevant authorities revise government guidelines on management and development of industrial zones (IZ) for small to medium-sized enterprises nationwide.

Vietnam may have to import gas from 2020 to produce electricity for the country’s socio-economic development, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

The Krong Pa solar power plant, with a capacity of 49 MW, was put into operation in Gia Lai province on December 2.

(VEN) - The northeastern province of Cao Bang is improving its investment and business environment and accelerating administrative reform to facilitate the development of support industries.

The Nhon Trach 2 thermal power plant in the southern province of Dong Nai has generated 35 billion kWh for the national grid over just seven years of operation, announced the PetroVietnam Power Nhon Trach 2 company on November 20th.

(VEN) - The Vietnamese electronics support industries are still underdeveloped. Experts believe that unless these firms cooperate with foreign-invested companies, they will be unable to compete with foreign rivals and remain parts suppliers.

The Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has announced that it will accelerate its projects within this year to ensure electricity supply for 2019, thus meeting rising demand for energy in service of the national development as well as that by foreign investors.