Hòa Phát Dung Quất receives first tugboat from Netherlands

Monday, Jul 24, 2023

The Hòa Phát Dung Quất steel company has announced the reception of its first tugboat, built by Damen Group from the Netherlands, to serve the firm’s port system.

Hoa Phat Group becomes the 15th largest steel company in the world

Friday, Oct 08, 2021

Hoa Phat Group (HPG) ranked 15th in the world’s top 30 largest steel companies on Wednesday, with a market capitalization of US$11 billion, according to British data firm Refinitiv Eikon (formerly Thomson Reuters Data). 

South Korea fund sells 1.47 million shares of steel firm

Monday, Nov 30, 2020

KIM Vietnam Growth Equity Fund announced Friday it had sold additional 1.47 million shares of Nam Kim Steel (NKG).

MoIT investigates dumping of Chinese cold-rolled steel

Tuesday, Sep 10, 2019

The investigation was initiated after requests by domestic producers including Phu My Flat Steel Co Ltd (VNSTEEL), POSCO Vietnam Co Ltd and China Steel Sumikin Viet Nam JSC.

Kyoei Steel to raise VIS’ ownership to 65%

Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Japanese Kyoei Steel Company has announced its registration to purchase 33.2 million additional shares or 45 per cent stake of Viet Nam-Italy Steel JSC (VIS).

Japanese Kyoei Steel Company buys 20% shares of VIS

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2017

Japanese Kyoei Steel Company officially became strategic shareholder of Viet Nam-Italy Steel Joint Stock Company (VIS).

Brokerage shares keep VN Index up despite profit-taking

Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017

Shares rose slightly on the HCM Stock Exchange on Wednesday morning, boosted by brokerage firms.

Ministry opposes steel region plans

Saturday, Jun 28, 2014

The Planning and Investment Ministry recently sent a document to the Government Office, saying that it disagreed with a proposal to set up the Vung Ang special steel economic region.

Construction material demand set to increase

Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014

The consumption of building materials in the domestic market at present is just 30 to 50 per cent of production, although peak time for construction is approaching.

Financial woes grip VN-Italy Steel Company

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013

Viet Nam-Italy Steel Company (VIS) posted a loss of VND36 billion (US$1.7 million) in the third quarter and an accumulated loss of over VND10 billion ($471,690) in the first nine months of this year.

Chinese steel uses tax loophole

Friday, Aug 02, 2013

Vietnamese steel makers continue to face difficulties in production and business because of fierce competition with Chinese steel products and over supply.