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Report: JGC-led consortium wins exclusive right to negotiate contract for $8B Vietnam refinery project

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has won the exclusive right to negotiate a contract to build Vietnam’s largest refinery in the northern province of Thanh Hoa. The Nikkei reports that a five-company consortium led by JGC Corp. Signing of the formal contract is expected in February. Project completion is targeted for the end of 2014.

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Thailand’s EV industry growing rapidly

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According to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, the number of companies that are part of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry has risen significantly since 2015, from 76 to 420 in 2019. The ASEAN member states are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager.

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Which Nation Tops the List for Vehicle Ownership Per Capita? The Answer Might Surprise You

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Vietnam, for instance, has experienced a dramatic increase in motorization, with an annual growth rate of 17 percent between 2015 and 2020. demonstrate high vehicle per capita rates, while nations such as Vietnam and China show rapid growth, driven by economic expansion and policy initiatives.

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Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

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With ~$6 billion invested in automotive start-ups in FY 2015, new companies are booming. Additionally, the report also discusses the massive changes in the traditional siloed innovation structures with its clear demarcations for internal and external collaborations.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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2015 Focus four-door sedan. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. Facilities in Germany, the United States, Russia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and Argentina have a combined capacity to build more than 1.5 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) with 1,097,618 cars sold worldwide in 2013, compared to 1,014,965 units in 2012. Click to enlarge.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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VinFast VinFast is a Vietnam-based company that was established in 2017 by Vingroup. In the few years they have been in production, they have successfully conquered the Vietnam EV market with a range of electric cars and scooters. Since 2015, the company has produced ZD models primarily for the Asian market.