On the afternoon of April 7, 2026, in Hanoi, Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) held a working session with the editorial leadership of Fortune Southeast Asia to discuss issues related to participation in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 ranking.SEE MORE
In 2025, Hanoi Soap Joint Stock Company (HASO – ticker: XPH) not only returned to profitability after four consecutive years of losses but also achieved a post-tax profit of VND 37 billion.SEE MORE
An international research team has published a comprehensive review of MXene-based hybrid composites for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Since its discovery in 2011, this unique class of 2D materials has gradually established itself as a “cornerstone” of the global energy storage revolution—but only when combined with suitable materials to overcome its inherent limitations.SEE MORE
Ninh Binh Phosphate Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (NIFERCO, HNX: NFC) has announced its 2026 business targets, aiming for revenue of VND 1,423 billion and pre-tax profit of VND 180 billion.SEE MORE
Caustic soda supply chains in 2026 are being reshaped by one dominant factor: energy costs. Because sodium hydroxide is produced through the chlor-alkali process, which relies heavily on electricity, rising power prices are directly influencing production economics, regional competitiveness, and global trade flows. For industrial buyers, understanding how energy costs affect caustic soda availability is now essential for procurement planning.SEE MORE