Industrial heritage

Despite difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as travel restrictions that prevent investors from site inspections and direct meetings, there remains great interest in the country since it is considered a new regional industrial powerhouse, it added. … [Read more...] about Industrial land rents in north rise to new peak

4.         Mr Andrew Chong, SSIA Chairman, said, "SSIA has launched different initiatives since mid last year to support companies on their hiring needs. They include the new semiconductor job portal, career fairs supported by e2i, school career talks, and the ongoing Professional Conversion Programme. The latest Semiconductor Communication Campaign aims to highlight the critical role that chips play at the technology forefront, showcase exciting developments, and profile young people in the sector. These stories create excitement about the sector on social media and make students aware of opportunities available in the semiconductor industry. We will continue to work with our partners in developing the talent pool for our industry." … [Read more...] about New Initiatives Launched at Electronics Industry Day to Attract Talent to Job Opportunities in the Sector

Industry promotion activities boost outstanding local products According to the Yen Bai Province Department of Industry and Trade, in the 2016-2020 period, the industry promotion program deployed 126 projects and supported 132 rural industrial establishments with a budget of over VND208.29 billion, VND24.2 billion of it from the state and VND184 billion from rural industrial establishments. The capital was used to help businesses in producing tea, cinnamon, cinnamon essential oil, plantation timber and building materials, promoting their products, increasing incomes and creating jobs for over 2,000 local direct workers and thousands of indirect workers. … [Read more...] about Yen Bai Province encourages investment in agricultural processing

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Coal - Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin) is speeding up investments in key projects to ensure the corporation’s sustainable development in 2021. According to Vinacomin President and CEO Dang Thanh Hai, despite impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, Vinacomin achieved positive results. Last year, Vinacomin produced 38.47 million tonnes of raw coal, imported 9.65 million tonnes, and sold 42 million tonnes. Its 2020 turnover stood at 123.42 trillion VND (5.35 billion USD), exceeding the adjusted target by 1 percent and equivalent to 89 percent of the result recorded in 2019. Profit was 2.6 trillion VND, reaching the target set and equivalent to half of 2019’s figure. Vinacomin contributed 19.5 trillion VND to the State budget during the year, surpassing the target by 2 percent. The corporation also ensured employment and incomes for more than 96,000 employees. This year, Vinacomin plans to … [Read more...] about Coal corporation speeds up implementation of key projects

Nearly 9,000 units in Vietnam were included in the ninth 2021 Traveller Review Awards from Booking.com. The awards aim to honour good quality resorts, which have received a lot of positive feedback from customers, with an average rating of 8.0 or higher (on a 10-point scale). … [Read more...] about Phong Nha, Hoi An, Ninh Binh named among top ten welcoming cities in Vietnam