Vietnam’s Exports Rise by 7.2% Y-O-Y During 1H2019

Jul 1, 2019

According to the General Department of Customs of Vietnam, for the first six months of 2019 Vietnam has a trade surplus of USD 1.59 billion. Exports during this period increased by 7.2% y-o-y to USD 122.53 billion.  The increase in export value is attributable to the...

Vinpearl Air: New Player in Vietnam Aviation Market

Jul 1, 2019

Vinpearl Air JSC, whose former name is VinAsia Trade Development and Services JSC, has been granted a business license by the Hanoi Department of Planning and Investment, making it the latest entrant into Vietnam’s airline industry. The company was established...

Nielsen Reports Positive FMCG Sales Growth in Vietnam

Jun 1, 2019

According to a recent Nielsen study named “What’s Next for South-East Asia”, Southeast Asian convenience stores recorded an 8.3% FMCG sales growth last year, with Vietnam reaching the second largest growth in the region (13%), exceeded only by Malaysia (17%). Even...

Two New Solar Power Plants Operational in Tay Ninh Province

Jun 1, 2019

TTC Group and Gulf Energy Group (Thailand) inaugurated two solar power plants in Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Zone in Trang Bang district, Tay Ninh province, Vietnam. Spread out over an area of 120 hectares, the two plants were built with an investment of VND 2.7...