Heineken Vietnam has announced its achievements and future direction for sustainable development through the release of its 2016 Sustainable Development Report.

Vietnamese dragon fruit is being exported to 40 countries and territories, such as China, Thailand and Indonesia, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). 

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has tapped hospitality industry veteran William J. Haandrikman to lead the 116-year-old hotel as its general manager. Haandrikman was previously general manager of Thailand’s Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit.

The total import-export turnover of Việt Nam has reached nearly US$200 billion in the first half of this year while the country’s trade deficit was $2.7 billion.

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has ordered the extension of initial public offering (IPO) and adjustment of value of enterprises for equitising Việt Nam Southern Food Corporation’s (Vinafood 2).

Nội Bài Cargo Terminal Services (NCTS) JSC and Vietnam Airport Ground Services (VIAGS) Co., Ltd, both subsidiaries of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, received awards from Singapore Airlines for their excellent service for Singapore Airlines’ flights to and from Nội Bài International Airport.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has joined hands with other ministries and sectors to promote the export of agri-aquatic products to Australia.

The initial public offering (IPO) of Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (BSR) in the fourth quarter of this year is expected to lure big investors, especially those with value, given the company’s mammoth capitalisation.

Việt Nam-Russia Oil and Gas Joint Venture (Vietsovpetro) has exploited 54 million cubic metres of gas and 10,000 cubic metres of condensate gas, valued at US$18 million, from Thiên Ứng field.