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Solar power construction boom in Vietnam

Solar power construction boom in Vietnam

Thai power producer Gulf Energy Development plans to build a 48 megawatt (MW) solar project in Vietnam in cooperation with Thanh Thanh Cong Group (TTC Group), according to a filing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

Vietnam's PMI stood at 51.6 in March

Vietnam's PMI stood at 51.6 in March

The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) stood at 51.6 in March, down from 53.5 in February, showing a moderation in upward momentum, Nikkei Asian Review assess in its latest report.

Vietnam's aquatic export gains 608 million USD in March

Vietnam's aquatic export gains 608 million USD in March

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that Vietnam`s export of aquatic products in March was estimated at 608 million USD, bringing the total shipment in the first Quarter to 1.7 billion USD, up 11.5 percent annually.

Sabeco to pay US$110 million in tax arrears

Sabeco to pay US$110 million in tax arrears

The Ministry of Industry & Trade (MoIT) instructed Saigon Beer Alcohol and Beverage (Sabeco) to pay nearly VND2.5 trillion (US$110 million) in tax arrears, following the conclusion of state audit.

50% European firms foresee raising employment in Vietnam

50% European firms foresee raising employment in Vietnam

Nearly half of the surveyed European enterprises said they would employ more Vietnamese workers in the time ahead, according to Joaquim Torrinha, Deputy Director of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

FLC places US$3-billion Airbus purchase

FLC places US$3-billion Airbus purchase

FLC Group has reached an agreement with Airbus to purchase 24 Airbus A321neo aircrafts for its Bamboo Airways for US$3 billion, according to the group`s announcement on March 6.

Vietnam's PMI rising against last January

Vietnam's PMI rising against last January

The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) edged up to 53.5 in February, from January`s 53.4, indicating a solid improvement in the sector`s health, stated Nikkei Asian Review in a report.

EU and Vietnam jointly launch energy facility

EU and Vietnam jointly launch energy facility

The European Commission (EC) and the Ministry of Industry & Trade (MoIT) jointly launched the EU-Vietnam Energy Facility on February 27 to support the implementation of the EUR108-million European Union (EU)’s Energy Sector Policy Support Program.