Lego factory is southern Vietnam to begin partial operation from August

Lego factory is southern Vietnam to begin partial operation from August

The construction of Lego’s factory in Vietnam’s southern province of Binh Duong has reached 61.7% completion, meeting the deadline, and can enter partial operation from August, said Lego Group Vice President Preben Elnef.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam gov’t mulls special package for high-speed railway

Vietnam gov’t mulls special package for high-speed railway

The Vietnamese government is considering a package of special mechanisms for the construction of a colossal high-speed railway that will run the length of the country.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam transport ministry unveils 3 scenarios for North-South express railway

Vietnam transport ministry unveils 3 scenarios for North-South express railway

The Ministry of Transport is seeking feedback on three scenarios for construction of the colossal North-South high-speed railway, which is expected to shorten travel time considerably between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s two largest economic hubs.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Denmark jewelry maker Pandora defers Vietnam factory operations to 2026

Denmark jewelry maker Pandora defers Vietnam factory operations to 2026

Denmark’s Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand by revenue, has delayed the opening of its $100-million factory in Vietnam's southern province of Binh Duong to 2026 over challenges in getting a construction license.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Deputy Minister of Construction Bui Hong Minh warned for violations

Deputy Minister of Construction Bui Hong Minh warned for violations

Deputy Minister of Construction Bui Hong Minh has received a warning from the Central Inspection Committee for violations while he was leader of the state-owned Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation (Vicem).

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Construction ministry to divest from multiple firms

Construction ministry to divest from multiple firms

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) is planning to divest all state capital in Viglacera Corporation and Song Hong JSC, transferring the right-to-represent ownership of state capital to Vietnam's State Capital Investment Corporation at Hanoi Construction Corp. in 2023.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Deputy PM requests new working group to remove obstacles facing Novaland projects

Deputy PM requests new working group to remove obstacles facing Novaland projects

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has assigned the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to set up a working group to remove obstacles facing leading property developer Novaland's real estate projects in the provinces of Dong Nai and Binh Thuan.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM asks developers for reasonable housing prices

Vietnam PM asks developers for reasonable housing prices

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has required realty developers to adjust their product structures and offer more reasonable prices to the public, as well as to invest more in the development of social housing and houses for workers with prices suited to people's income.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

CT Group honored for developing eco-buildings

CT Group honored for developing eco-buildings

Ho Chi Minh City-based conglomerate CT Group has been honored by the Ministry of Construction for its contributions to the construction and development of eco-buildings in Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Coastal province Phu Yen eyes high-tech economic zone

Coastal province Phu Yen eyes high-tech economic zone

Phu Yen province plans to develop its Nam Phu Yen Economic Zone with a focus on high-tech and seaport-related industries.

Investing - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7