US firms keen on boosting presence in Vietnam after historic relationship upgrade

US firms keen on boosting presence in Vietnam after historic relationship upgrade

A U.S. business delegation, including 3M, AES, Amazon, FedEx, and Meta, is exploring business opportunities in Vietnam, the largest visit of its kind since the U.S. and Vietnam double upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Companies - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 4:22 pm

AES earns 2023 revenue of $344 mln in Vietnam, plans to sell power plant by mid 2025

AES earns 2023 revenue of $344 mln in Vietnam, plans to sell power plant by mid 2025

AES Corporation earned a revenue of $344 million from its operations in Vietnam in 2023, according to the American energy company’s year performance review.

Energy - Wed, February 28, 2024 | 10:53 am

AES Vietnam president elected AmCham Hanoi chair for 2024

AES Vietnam president elected AmCham Hanoi chair for 2024

The board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham Hanoi) has elected president of energy firm AES Vietnam, Joseph Uddo, as its new chairman for 2024.

Companies - Thu, January 4, 2024 | 3:46 pm

2023: energy, electronics sectors shine bright as Vietnam attracts huge foreign investments

2023: energy, electronics sectors shine bright as Vietnam attracts huge foreign investments

Energy and electronics sectors hogged the limelight as registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached $36.6 billion this year through December 20, up 32.1% year-on-year.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Fri, December 29, 2023 | 9:15 am

AES, Citi, CocaCola, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Meta win AmCham CSR awards

AES, Citi, CocaCola, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Meta win AmCham CSR awards

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) has recognized 33 members for carrying out high quality, sustainable corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in Vietnam.

Companies - Thu, December 7, 2023 | 3:21 pm

Mong Duong’s note ratings unaffected by ownership change in near term: Fitch

Mong Duong’s note ratings unaffected by ownership change in near term: Fitch

AES Corporation's agreement to sell its 51% stake in AES Mong Duong Power Company Limited and Mong Duong Finance Holdings B.V. to Sev.en Global Investments Pty Ltd will not materially alter Fitch Ratings’ credit view of the senior secured notes issued by Mong Duong Finance in the near term.

Companies - Tue, December 5, 2023 | 11:23 pm

AES sells 51% of thermal power plant in Vietnam

AES sells 51% of thermal power plant in Vietnam

American energy company AES Corporation has reached an agreement to sell its 51% equity stake in Mong Duong 2 coal-fired power plant in Vietnam to the Czech Republic-based Se.ven Global Investments, the two sides announced on Thursday.

Energy - Fri, December 1, 2023 | 11:22 am

US holds potential to become top 10 investor in Vietnam: Deputy PM

US holds potential to become top 10 investor in Vietnam: Deputy PM

Vietnam and the U.S. should collaborate to make the global superpower one of the top 10 foreign investors in the Southeast Asian nation, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang said at the U.S.-Vietnam Business Summit 2023 on Tuesday.

Economy - Tue, October 31, 2023 | 11:30 am

US business delegation seeks partners in HCMC

US business delegation seeks partners in HCMC

American corporations such as Walmart, Boeing, and AES will be in Ho Chi Minh City this week to participate in the "Connecting international Goods Supply Chains" and "Vietnam International Sourcing 2023" events, according to the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCMC (ITPC).

Companies - Tue, September 12, 2023 | 9:51 am

American businesses make strong progress in Vietnam

American businesses make strong progress in Vietnam

U.S. giants like Intel, Cargill, Nike, AES, Murphy Oil, First Solar, Boeing and Apple have made extensive investments in Vietnam since the two countries normalized their relations in 1995.

Industries - Tue, September 12, 2023 | 8:42 am

President Biden’s visit set to catalyze high-quality investment in Vietnam

President Biden’s visit set to catalyze high-quality investment in Vietnam

The upcoming state visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to Hanoi is poised to beef up American investment in Vietnam as the two former war foes seek to elevate their diplomatic ties.

Industries - Sat, September 9, 2023 | 10:44 am

Binh Thuan province certifies investors in LNG-to-power projects

Binh Thuan province certifies investors in LNG-to-power projects

Binh Thuan authorities granted investment certificates to six investors in four projects within the LNG-to-power chain in the south-central Vietnam province on Friday.

Energy - Sat, August 5, 2023 | 12:23 pm

AES, PV Gas receive investment policy approval for LNG terminal project in central Vietnam

AES, PV Gas receive investment policy approval for LNG terminal project in central Vietnam

A joint venture between American energy firm AES Corporation and Petrovietnam subsidiary PV Gas was granted investment policy approval for its $1.4 billion Son My LNG Terminal project by authorities in Binh Thuan province on Tuesday.

Energy - Thu, July 13, 2023 | 11:30 am

AES commits to helping Vietnam reach 2050 net-zero emission goal

AES commits to helping Vietnam reach 2050 net-zero emission goal

American energy company AES Corporation will continue its mega offshore wind power project in Binh Thuan province and is committed to helping Vietnam fulfill its net-zero emission goal by 2050, said executive vice president Bernerd Da Santos.

Investing - Sat, February 18, 2023 | 10:53 am