Vietnam’s total coal export volume in the first four months of the year surged five times from the same time last year to more than 544,000 tonnes, according to the General Department of Customs.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s total coal export volume in the first fourmonths of the year surged five times from the same time last year to more than544,000 tonnes, according to statistics from the General Department of Customs.
The department said that Vietnam pocketed 83.6 million USD from coal shipmentsduring the period, a 9.5 times increase year-on-year.
Average coal export price rocketed to nearly 154 USD per tonne, much higherthan 79 USD per tonne during January-April in 2016.
Notably, China was no longer Vietnam’s key export market in the period with themajor coal importers being Japan and Malaysia.
Accordingto a master plan for the coal sector by 2020 with a vision to 2030, coal outputis expected to reach 47-50 million tonnes by 2020 and 55-57 million tonnes by2030. However, domestic demand for coal is forecast to be double localproduction output, about 112.3 million tonnes by 2020 and 220.3 million by2030.-VNA
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Japan’s coal enterprises are ready to transfer clean coal technology to Vietnam’s firms to reduce emissions and enhance efficiency in the electricity sector, said Noboru Aoki, head of the environment division at New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation.
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A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
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This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
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The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
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Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) 
