Korean chaebol SK okayed to study investment in central Vietnam LNG-to-power plant

Korean chaebol SK okayed to study investment in central Vietnam LNG-to-power plant

Quang Tri's Department of Planning and Investment has agreed to let a South Korea-Vietnam joint venture study the feasibility of an LNG-fired thermal plant project in the central province.

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

CS Wind’s Vietnam unit to deliver wind turbines to South Korea project

CS Wind’s Vietnam unit to deliver wind turbines to South Korea project

CS Wind Vietnam, a unit of South Korea’s CS Wind Corporation, has held a ceremony for delivery of first wind turbines from its factory in Vietnam’s southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to South Korea’s southwestern province of Jeonnam.

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

Korean chaebol SK eyes LNG-fired power project in central Vietnam

Korean chaebol SK eyes LNG-fired power project in central Vietnam

SK Group, one of the largest South Korean chaebols, is looking to build an ecosystem around an LNG-fired power plant in Phu Yen province, south-central Vietnam.

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

SK Ecoplant, BCG Energy to jointly develop 700 MW of renewable energy in Vietnam

SK Ecoplant, BCG Energy to jointly develop 700 MW of renewable energy in Vietnam

SK ecoplant, part of South Korean chaebol SK Group, and BCG Energy, under Vietnamese conglomerate Bamboo Capital Group, will cooperate to produce 700 MW of renewable energy in Vietnam.

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

Hai Phong city prepares massive industrial parks to accommodate FDI

Hai Phong city prepares massive industrial parks to accommodate FDI

Vietnam’s northern port city of Hai Phong has plans to build new industrial parks (IPs) to prepare for an anticipated increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) amidst a supply chain value shift to the Southeast Asian region.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Korean chaebol SK eyes 1.32 GW LNG-fired power plant plan

Korean chaebol SK eyes 1.32 GW LNG-fired power plant plan

A consortium between Vietnam’s T&T Group and SK E&S, the renewable energy arm under South Korean chaebol SK, plans to deploy a 1,320-MW LNG-fired power plant in the central province of Quang Tri.

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

Korea firm SK Earthon discovers crude oil off southeast Vietnam

Korea firm SK Earthon discovers crude oil off southeast Vietnam

SK Earthon, an exploration and production (E&P) subsidiary of South Korean chaebol SK Group, has discovered crude oil in the Block 16-2 off Vietnam's southeast coast.

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

Vietnam conglomerate Masan’s revenue grows 3.5% in Jan-Sep, affirms SK as long-term partner

Vietnam conglomerate Masan’s revenue grows 3.5% in Jan-Sep, affirms SK as long-term partner

Leading Vietnamese private conglomerate Masan Group recorded a revenue of VND57.47 trillion ($2.34 billion) in the first nine months of 2023, up 3.5% year-on-year, the firm announced on Monday.

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

Vietnam military shipbuilder Ba Son, Korea SK ink offshore wind power deal

Vietnam military shipbuilder Ba Son, Korea SK ink offshore wind power deal

Ba Son & SREC - a joint venture between the Vietnamese defense ministry’s shipbuilder Ba Son and local builder SRE Construction JSC - and SK Oceanplant, under South Korea’s chaebol SK Group, have signed an offshore wind power deal.

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

Tech giants showcase advances at Vietnam’s biggest-ever innovation expo

Tech giants showcase advances at Vietnam’s biggest-ever innovation expo

The ongoing Vietnam International Innovation Expo (VIIE) 2023, the biggest-ever event of its kind in the country, is drawing the participation of multiple domestic and international technology companies.

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

Hai Phong city okays projects of $1 bln from Asian firms

Hai Phong city okays projects of $1 bln from Asian firms

Vietnam’s northern city of Hai Phong granted investment certificates to 11 foreign and domestic direct investment (FDI) projects with total registered capital of $961 million and two social housing projects worth $400 million on Friday, or $1.36 billion in total.

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

Vietnam approves US Murphy Oil to run development plan at Lac Da Vang field

Vietnam approves US Murphy Oil to run development plan at Lac Da Vang field

Murphy Oil Corporation, headquartered in Texas, the U.S., has received approval from the Vietnamese government to advance a field development plan at the Lac Da Vang oilfield in the southern region.

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

S Korean giant SK’s renewable energy arm opens Vietnam office

S Korean giant SK’s renewable energy arm opens Vietnam office

SK E&S, the renewable energy arm of South Korean chaebol SK, has opened its Vietnam office in Ho Chi Minh City, the firm announced Monday.

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

Vietnam, South Korea corporations expand energy cooperation

Vietnam, South Korea corporations expand energy cooperation

Petrovietnam, the state-owned group's arm PV Power, and private conglomerate T&T Group have signed agreements with South Korean partners that significantly enhance bilateral energy cooperation.

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

Vietnam top investment focus for leading S Korean firms

Vietnam top investment focus for leading S Korean firms

Vietnam’s importance as a highly favoured investment destination for leading South Korean companies is reflected in the strong business delegation accompanying President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials say.

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

Vietnam-South Korea business ties to strengthen at landmark forum

Vietnam-South Korea business ties to strengthen at landmark forum

South Korean companies, including global giants Samsung, LG, and SK Group, will attend the Vietnam-Korea business forum in Hanoi on June 24 along with more than 200 other firms to further expand bilateral economic ties.

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

Vietnam, Korea firms partner in AI waste-to-energy application

Vietnam, Korea firms partner in AI waste-to-energy application

Vietnam’s Green Star Environment JSC and two South Korean firms have partnered up in applying artificial intelligence (AI) in waste incineration within the waste-to-energy process.

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

Masan launches one-stop shop chain ahead of retail unit IPO

Masan launches one-stop shop chain ahead of retail unit IPO

Masan Group officially kicked off its multiple-service shopping platform WIN in Vietnam on Friday while planning an international initial public offering (IPO) for its consumer retail unit The CrownX in 2023-2024.

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

Foreign, local retailers compete neck and neck in Vietnam

Foreign, local retailers compete neck and neck in Vietnam

Vietnam’s market size of almost 100 million people and fast economic growth are magnetizing both domestic and foreign investors, especially Asian majors.

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