Norwegian solar companies seek cooperation opportunity in Vietnam A group of Norway’s leading solar companies attended a Norwegian Solar Seminar in Hanoi on October 15 to look for cooperation opportunities with local partners in the solar energy sector. The event is co-organized by Royal Norwegian Embassy and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 1 (PECC1), under the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) with the attendance of Norweiginan Ambassador designate, Ms Grete Lochen, Commercial Counsellor Mr Harald Naevdal, General Director of EVN PECC1 Mr Pham Nguyen Hung, representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and over 70 participants from the EVN and its subsidiaries, independent power plant owners, construction companies, private investors from Vietnam and Laos, suppliers and consultants and other stakeholders. At the seminar, an energy consultant of the World Bank presents an overview of Vietnam’s solar energy, highlighting the achievements of … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/10
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Magazine inks deal to become media partner for blockchain firm
Nhip cau Dau tu (Investment Bridge) magazine has signed an agreement with Infinity Blockchain Labs to become its strategic media partner. — VNS Photo Nhip cau Dau tu (Investment Bridge) magazine has signed an agreement with Infinity Blockchain Labs to become its strategic media partner. Investment Bridge will disseminate accurate information about blockchain to enterprises and investors. IBL is an R&D company engaged in intermediary and RegTech services employing blockchain technology. It focuses on forming alliances with established businesses and regulatory institutions across various industries, and providing collaborative incubation for early stage blockchain projects. Blockchain is the technology behind crypto currencies, but is increasingly applied in many different industries. As of May this year, it was the foundation technology used in 430,000 open-source projects and 800 start-up companies around the world. By 2030, it is expected to become a US$20.3 billion … [Read more...] about Magazine inks deal to become media partner for blockchain firm
Hapro strikes rice export deals at world rice conference
Hapro's delegation at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Trade Corporation (Hapro) has inked three contracts to export rice to Malaysia and the US worth nearly 2.5 million USD during an ongoing international rice conference. The 10th edition of the World Rice Conference of The Rice Trader magazine (TRT), hosted by Vietnam for the first time, is currently taking place in Hanoi until October 12. Hapro General Director Vu Thanh Son said the event offers a chance for Vietnam to promote its rice exports as the country has strived to build its brands of the grain and improve quality of the product. The event has helped Hapro collect market information and development trends of the global rice sector, he noted, adding that the company’s delegation has met with partners to bolster trade cooperation and opportunities at the event. After equitisation, Hapro has launched trade promotion activities, sought new markets, and strengthened exports. Rice is among … [Read more...] about Hapro strikes rice export deals at world rice conference
Book maps groundbreaking artist’s career
Viet Nam News by Nguyễn Thúy Bình Artist Thang Trần Phềnh was not only one of the first Vietnamese artists to graduate from the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (Indochina Fine Arts College) — the first fine arts school in Indochina — he was also among the first to display his oil-on-canvas paintings at expos held in Hà Nội in the early 20th century. A new book entitled Thang Trần Phềnh by author Ngô Kim Khôi launched recently in Hà Nội and HCM City portrays Phềnh with 28 of his paintings in various mediums. Phềnh (1895-1972) was among the masters of Vietnamese modern arts in the early 20th century. "Phềnh was one of those unknown artists and not many people knew much about him or his work," said fine arts critic Phan Cẩm Thượng. "Under the instruction of French priest Leopold Cadiere, Phềnh did illustrations for the Huế Art … [Read more...] about Book maps groundbreaking artist’s career
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 31/8
Mitsubishi plans to make electric cars in Viet Nam Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation plans to invest in an electric automobile manufacturing factory in Viet Nam, said Executive Vice President Hiroshi Sakuma during a meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue in Ha Noi on Wednesday. At the meeting, Sakuma said his firm was evaluating the feasibility of the project and look forward to new regulations on environmental protection taxes to promote investment in the country. Hue said Viet Nam’s National Assembly would soon discuss and pass the Law on Environmental Protection Tax. There would be incentives commensurate with environmentally friendly products. The Mitsubishi Corporation is currently investing in two BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) projects in Viet Nam, namely the Vung Ang 2 Thermal Power Plant (1,200 MW) and Vinh Tan 3 (1,980 MW) Power Plant. The corporation and Viet Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade signed an investment … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 31/8