materials

Growth through Sustainability is a journey

November 09, 2023 | 09:34

Masan High-Tech Materials has the ambition of making Vietnam the hub of tungsten innovation and sustainability in Asia.

BASF's route towards a circular economy

December 06, 2022 | 08:00

German multinational chemical company BASF is targeting a sustainable future. Dr. Carola Richter, president in Asia-Pacific (excluding China) for BASF, shared with VIR’s Bich Ngoc methods for this goal.

Vast potential being wasted in co-processing of materials

October 06, 2022 | 10:32

While co-processing of waste and raw materials is an inevitable trend, players in Vietnam’s cement industry face difficulties because of legal barriers, urging authorised agencies to take action soon.

Mixed picture for cement as more promotion urged

January 13, 2022 | 17:00

While cement has been one of the few industries to maintain production and consumption over the last two years, increasing materials and logistics costs have dragged down business profits.

Price hikes leaving constructors short of building materials to be stabilised

January 05, 2022 | 12:05

The unexpected price hikes of important building materials pose roadblocks to constructors. Moreover, the construction price index climbed by 3.65 per cent in the first nine months of 2021 on-year.

Vietnam setting sights on medicinal herb scale-up

November 19, 2021 | 13:00

The reopening of the Chi Ma-Ai Diem border gate in Lang Son last month to import medicinal herbs and raw materials from China is putting pressure on the implementation of domestic production of similar products.

Government asks provinces to ensure sufficient materials for North-South Expressway

July 13, 2021 | 10:49

Amid a shortfall, the government has ordered ensuring sufficient materials for the construction of the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway.

Vietnam gives import duty exemption for medical masks and materials

February 06, 2020 | 11:36

Vietnam is considering giving an import duty exemption for medical masks, materials for local mask production, and water disinfection to fight the coronavirus.

The legality of timber products in government procurement in Vietnam

June 25, 2019 | 09:07

The VPA/FLEGT between the EU and Vietnam took effect on June 1, after which all timber products in Vietnam must be legally produced.

Recycled building materials struggle for development

March 20, 2018 | 21:00

Traditional natural building materials are being gradually depleted and have shown great limitations, while the development of new and artificial types of building materials has encountered difficulties.

Green construction materials gaining ground

March 15, 2018 | 21:00

Recognising that green materials will be an inevitable market trend, a lot of businesses have decided to “step in,” first by renovating production facilities, equipment, and technology, as well as developing a team of specialised staff to produce green products that can meet certain environmental standards.