Chinese ship inches closer to Vietnam coastline amid South China Sea tensions

A Chinese survey vessel on Saturday extended its activities to an area closer to Vietnam’s coastline, ship tracking data showed, after the United States and Australia expressed concern about China’s actions in the disputed waterways.

Coal imports/exports remain tricky problem for Vietnam

Coal exports have had a sharp export growth rate. GDC said that coal exports from the beginning of the year to...

Vinalines Chosen for Port, Shipping and Logistics Projects

Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) has been assigned a large number of port, shipping and logistics services construction projects by the Government of Vietnam.

Hanoi Court Sentences Two Vinashin Execs to Death

The People’s Court in Hanoi has sentenced Tran Van Liem, former director general of Vinashin Ocean Shipping, and Giang Kim Dat, the state-run shipping company’s former sales manager, to death after finding the two men guilty of embezzling a total of more

Wärtsilä to supply propulsion for Vietnam chemical tanker newbuilds

Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply engines and generators for three 21,800 dwt chemical tankers under construction at Triyards’ Vietnam shipyards. ...

Vietnam plans cargo limit to divert ships from HCMC to underutilised Cai Mep-Thi Vai

Vietnam Maritime Administration will submit a plan to the transport ministry relating to the diversion of cargoes...

Vietnam’s rice exports in stalemate

According to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), Vietnam had exported 2.1 million tons of rice by the end of May, earning $870 million, a decrease of 10 percent in export volume and 13 percent price decrease in comparison with the same period in 2014. ...