Chinese national among five probed for illegal rare earths sale to China

Chinese national among five probed for illegal rare earths sale to China

The investigative agency under the Ministry of Public Security launched official investigations Thursday into five people, including a Chinese citizen, for illegally selling rare earths to China.

Society - Fri, January 5, 2024 | 7:59 pm

Enormous potential to boost Australia-Vietnam trade: Ambassador

Enormous potential to boost Australia-Vietnam trade: Ambassador

On the occasion of the new year 2024, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski shares with The Investor his views on the prospects of a long-awaited upgrade of Vietnam-Australia relations and potential room to further increase trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

Politics - Mon, January 1, 2024 | 6:17 am

Vietnam, China eye wide-ranging cooperation in critical minerals

Vietnam, China eye wide-ranging cooperation in critical minerals

Vietnam and China will study ways to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the field of critical minerals, ensuring security of energy production and supply chains.

Industries - Thu, December 14, 2023 | 3:56 pm

China Rare Earth Group seeks cooperation opportunities in Vietnam

China Rare Earth Group seeks cooperation opportunities in Vietnam

State-owned China Rare Earth Group Co. is eyeing cooperation opportunities with Vietnam's mining giant Vinacomin, said the former's deputy general manager Hu Guhua.

Industries - Fri, November 24, 2023 | 6:18 pm

Rare earths, semiconductors can contribute 5-10% to Vietnam’s GDP: association chair

Rare earths, semiconductors can contribute 5-10% to Vietnam’s GDP: association chair

Rare earths and semiconductors may contribute 5-10% to Vietnam’s GDP once the country can tap its critical mineral reserves and develop the industry, said Prof. Nguyen Mai, chairman of the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE).

Economy - Sat, November 18, 2023 | 10:26 am

Japan seeks cooperation with Vietnam in semiconductors, rare earths

Japan seeks cooperation with Vietnam in semiconductors, rare earths

Japan wishes to cooperate with Vietnam in surveying, exploiting and processing rare earths and developing related industries, said the Northeast country's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi.

Economy - Fri, November 3, 2023 | 11:44 pm

Australia's Blackstone to pursue rare earth plan in Vietnam despite partner’s arrest: exec

Australia's Blackstone to pursue rare earth plan in Vietnam despite partner’s arrest: exec

Blackstone Minerals has confirmed that it will continue preparing for a potential auction of concessions at the Dong Pao mine, the largest rare earths reserve in Vietnam, despite the recent arrest of its Vietnamese partner.

Industries - Mon, October 23, 2023 | 11:07 am

Vietnamese firm finds Australian partner to operate rare earth mine

Vietnamese firm finds Australian partner to operate rare earth mine

Vietnam Rare Earth JSC (VTRE) plans to partner with with Blackstone Minerals Ltd of Australia to exploit, manage and operate the Dong Pao rare earths mine in the northwestern province of Lai Chau in line with international standards, said its chairman Luu Anh Tuan.

Companies - Tue, October 17, 2023 | 11:11 am

DFC keen on rare earths-linked investment in Vietnam

DFC keen on rare earths-linked investment in Vietnam

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is not a newcomer to Vietnam, and made headlines during President Biden’s visit to Hanoi last month with two deals totaling $400 million. In an interview, DFC spokesperson Pooja Jhunjhunwala shared the views on the institution’s priority areas in Vietnam such as rare earths, infrastructure and energy and how investment can advance reforms.

Finance - Fri, October 13, 2023 | 2:50 pm

Vietnam's rare earth resource a mother lode for foreign investors

Vietnam's rare earth resource a mother lode for foreign investors

The agreement with the U.S. on semiconductors and rare minerals exploitation will attract many investors from countries with rare earth processing and application technology to Vietnam, an expert says.

Industries - Fri, October 6, 2023 | 4:36 pm

Vietnam rare earths - 'treasure' waiting to be tapped

Vietnam rare earths - 'treasure' waiting to be tapped

Vietnam owns huge reserves of rare earths, which need to be utilized immediately to promote the development of the country's economy, said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Ba Thuan, former director of the Institute for Technology of Radioactive and Rare Elements.

Economy - Mon, October 2, 2023 | 6:48 pm

Rare earths an ‘exciting’ area of Vietnam-US cooperation: ambassador

Rare earths an ‘exciting’ area of Vietnam-US cooperation: ambassador

The U.S. sees Vietnam as a potential critical nexus in global supply chains when it comes to critical minerals and rare earth elements, and it’s an “exciting” area of cooperation, U.S. ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper has said.

Economy - Fri, September 15, 2023 | 9:40 am

Vietnam new source for rare earths magnet companies

Vietnam new source for rare earths magnet companies

South Korea's Star Group Industrial (SGI) and China's Baotou INST Magnetic are set to open factories in Vietnam to explore rare earth deposits, according to Reuters.

Industries - Tue, August 22, 2023 | 4:28 pm

Vietnam set to become new rare earths player

Vietnam set to become new rare earths player

Vietnam has signaled its intentions to play a role in the global rare earths supply chain as a wider supply base worldwide means less dependence on China.

Economy - Mon, January 9, 2023 | 4:19 pm