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Logistics for cross-border e-commerce: a new gateway for Vietnamese goods to go global

Cross-border e-commerce is not simply about listing Vietnamese products on international platforms. Behind every small order is a complex logistics chain: fulfilment, customs declaration, air or road transport, sorting, last-mile delivery, returns, tax, data and customer experience. If logistics cannot keep pace, the opportunity of digital exports will be limited at the order execution stage.

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Dung Quat Enters a New EPC Execution Phase

Dung Quat Enters a New EPC Execution Phase

The EPC Contract Kick-off Meeting on August 21, 2026 moved the Dung Quat Oil Refinery Expansion and Upgrade Project from contract signing into execution. With total investment of about VND 36.397 trillion, the project requires not only engineering, procurement and construction excellence, but also transparent and disciplined coordination among BSR, the WOOD-PVE PMC consortium and the Chengda-BPE EPC consortium.

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BSR Opens International Financing Options for Dung Quat

BSR Opens International Financing Options for Dung Quat

BSR’s issuance of a Request for Proposal (RfP) for financing the Dung Quat Oil Refinery Expansion and Upgrade Project marks a critical transition from technical preparation to capital mobilization for a nationally important energy project. The proposed loan of about USD 600 million, equivalent to 40% of total investment, is designed not only to secure construction progress but also to optimize funding costs, allocate risk and bring the project closer to international financing standards.

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Key economic region infrastructure: logistics cannot develop along administrative borders

Key economic region infrastructure: logistics cannot develop along administrative borders

Logistics does not operate according to provincial or municipal boundaries. Goods move along production flows, consumption flows, seaports, airports, border gates, industrial parks, expressways, railways, waterways and distribution centres. Therefore, logistics infrastructure for key economic regions must be developed through an interregional mindset, not through isolated local optimisation.

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BSR Sets New Records Through Agile Management

BSR Sets New Records Through Agile Management

Amid sharp volatility in global oil markets and supply chains, BSR closed the first half of 2026 with its highest production and revenue since the Dung Quat Oil Refinery began operations. The result was driven not only by high throughput, but also by scenario-based management, feedstock and product optimization, and disciplined control of inventories, cash flow and price risk.

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BSR Builds a Domestic Foundation for Defense-Fuel Autonomy

BSR Builds a Domestic Foundation for Defense-Fuel Autonomy

From a refinery serving the civilian market, BSR has mastered the production of specialized fuels for military aircraft, warships and submarines. The achievement reduces Vietnam’s dependence on imports and lowers procurement costs, while creating a dual-use technology capability of strategic importance to energy security, national defense and resilience when global supply chains are disrupted.

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BSR Accelerates Investment on Its Path to Southeast Asia’s Top 8

BSR Accelerates Investment on Its Path to Southeast Asia’s Top 8

BSR’s ambition to rank among Southeast Asia’s eight largest refining and petrochemical companies by revenue by 2030 requires a shift from growth driven mainly by operational efficiency to growth led by investment. Supported by solid production and financial performance, the Dung Quat Refinery Expansion and Upgrade Project, together with petrochemicals, sustainable fuels, new technologies and M&A, is being positioned as a platform for value-chain expansion and stronger regional competitiveness.

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Dung Quat EPC: A New Growth Driver for BSR and Vietnam's Refining and Petrochemical Industry

Dung Quat EPC: A New Growth Driver for BSR and Vietnam's Refining and Petrochemical Industry

The signing and implementation of the EPC contract and the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for the Dung Quat Refinery Upgrade and Expansion Project mark a strategic turning point for Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company, now positioned as Vietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corporation (BSR). From the country's first oil refinery,

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ROBOTEX 2026 and Vietnam’s Factory Automation Turning Point

ROBOTEX 2026 and Vietnam’s Factory Automation Turning Point

Just a few years ago, industrial robots were still regarded as an investment reserved mainly for multinational corporations or large-scale manufacturing plants. Today, that picture is changing rapidly.

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From Leveraging Internal Strength to Expanding Connections: Saigon Newport Accelerates Development Through Cooperation

From Leveraging Internal Strength to Expanding Connections: Saigon Newport Accelerates Development Through Cooperation

If in the past, berth capacity or fleet size were the deciding factors for a company's position, today, the ability to connect seaports, logistics centers, warehousing systems, and links within the supply chain is what creates a sustainable competitive advantage. Following this trend, Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) consistently pursues the motto: "Enhancing system connectivity, promoting cooperation, and investment." The two cooperation signing events of Tan Cang Hai Phong International Contai

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Asia - Europe intermodal rail: A chance for vietnam to move beyond a “sea-only” mindset

Asia - Europe intermodal rail: A chance for vietnam to move beyond a “sea-only” mindset

For decades, Vietnam’s import-export logistics has been organised largely around maritime transport. But geopolitical disruptions, port congestion, faster delivery requirements and supply chain diversification are making Asia–Europe intermodal rail a strategic option. The issue is not merely opening more train services, but redesigning Vietnam’s multimodal logistics mindset.

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Dung Quat and the E10 Supply Chain: The Logistics Link Behind Green Fuel

Dung Quat and the E10 Supply Chain: The Logistics Link Behind Green Fuel

As E10 biofuel enters a phase of broad distribution, the pressure no longer rests only on retail stations or consumer acceptance. Behind every litre of fuel is an operating chain that connects agricultural feedstock, ethanol production, storage, blending, quality control, transport and distribution.

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As FDI accelerates, logistics enters a race for resilience

As FDI accelerates, logistics enters a race for resilience

Vietnam’s strong FDI momentum is creating fresh growth space for the logistics sector, but it is also raising the bar for partner selection. In a world where geopolitical shocks and climate disruption repeatedly unsettle supply chains, competitive advantage is no longer defined mainly by low freight rates, but by the ability to keep cargo moving safely, consistently and with speed under stress.

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From production capacity to market positioning: WEPACK 2026 as Vietnam packaging's moment to move beyond contract manufacturing

From production capacity to market positioning: WEPACK 2026 as Vietnam packaging's moment to move beyond contract manufacturing

Vietnam's packaging industry has already passed through a strong growth phase driven by cost competitiveness, operational flexibility, and rapid investment in manufacturing capability. Many companies now operate modern facilities, scalable production systems, and quality standards that allow them to participate deeply in export-oriented supply chains.

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More than a trade show visit: a WEPACK 2026 program designed for Vietnamese businesses to see better, meet better, and decide better

More than a trade show visit: a WEPACK 2026 program designed for Vietnamese businesses to see better, meet better, and decide better

In a packaging market shaped by fast-moving technology, new materials, and rising global competition, attending an international exhibition is no longer about walking the halls and collecting brochures. Businesses now need structured market access programs that turn every day abroad into measurable value: identifying the right trends, meeting the right partners, and evaluating the right opportunities for the next stage of growth.

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Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Supply Chains: Is Vietnam’s Logistics Ready for the Next Big Test?

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Supply Chains: Is Vietnam’s Logistics Ready for the Next Big Test?

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted pharmaceutical and medical-equipment supply chains as critical lifelines for every country. Vaccines, specialty medicines, diagnostic reagents and consumables all depend on logistics systems that are precise, secure and resilient.

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Building Resilient Supply Chains: How Can Vietnam Prepare for the Next Shock?

Building Resilient Supply Chains: How Can Vietnam Prepare for the Next Shock?

In less than a decade, global supply chains have been rocked by successive shocks: pandemics, geopolitical tensions, disruptions in key shipping lanes, extreme weather events, exchange-rate volatility and fuel price spikes. Each shock has left clear marks on Vietnamese businesses: abrupt order changes, soaring freight rates, container shortages, input disruptions and overloaded warehouses.

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Hoang Minh Nhat JSC: A Symbiotic Logistics Model Elevating the Value of Vietnamese Rice

Hoang Minh Nhat JSC: A Symbiotic Logistics Model Elevating the Value of Vietnamese Rice

From its plant in Truong Thanh Commune, Thoi Lai District (Can Tho City), Hoang Minh Nhat Joint Stock Company (HMN) has spent nearly two decades building sustainable capabilities in rice processing and exports. The business began with an output of roughly 20,000 tons of rice per year and annual revenue of over VND 70 billion; by 2025, it is projected to reach around 180,000 tons with revenue of approximately VND 2.6 trillion - equivalent to nearly USD 100 million.

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NCD Convention: The “Missing Piece” in Multimodal Transport Documents

NCD Convention: The “Missing Piece” in Multimodal Transport Documents

Amid the wave of legal developments at the end of 2025, the adoption on 15 December 2025 of the Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCD Convention) by the United Nations General Assembly stands out as a milestone for the logistics and trade finance community.

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U&I Air Freight: Solving the End-to-End Air Freight Equation

U&I Air Freight: Solving the End-to-End Air Freight Equation

In a context of rising transport costs, scarce flight slots and ever-stricter requirements on speed, safety and compliance, air freight is no longer just a story of “booking space and flying cargo”. For U&I Logistics, the air segment (U&I Air) is being positioned as a strategic pillar, where the company invests simultaneously in airline partnerships, a global agent network, capabilities to handle diverse cargo types, and comprehensive, cost-efficient door-to-door solutions.

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If container capacity stays in oversupply, what is the new “equilibrium point” of the ocean freight cycle?

If container capacity stays in oversupply, what is the new “equilibrium point” of the ocean freight cycle?

In 2025, the global container shipping market is once again facing a familiar pattern: fleet capacity is growing faster than trade. A mid-2025 analysis citing Alphaliner projected global container throughput growth at around 2% for 2025, while fleet capacity was expected to increase by more than 6.3%.

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How Will the 2025 Shipping Alliances - Change the game for Vietnamese Shippers?

How Will the 2025 Shipping Alliances - Change the game for Vietnamese Shippers?

In 2025, the container shipping industry is entering a major “reshuffle”. The 2M alliance has been dissolved, Maersk has joined forces with Hapag-Lloyd to form the Gemini Cooperation, MSC is operating independently with its own global network, and the remaining alliances are also restructuring services and port calls.

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