Conversations on Vietnam Development
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| The elderly population in Việt Nam. — VNS Infographic |
HÀ NỘI —According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Việt Nam is among the countries with the fastest aging rate in the world. This phenomenon has widespread and long-term impacts on the country, requiring comprehensive proactive policies for the elderly. Tiếp tục đọc “Việt Nam prepares to support aging population”
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| Cổ Chiên Bridge between Bến Tre and Trà Vinh provinces in the Mekong Delta was built in 2015. — VNS File Photo |
HCM CITY — Construction of two bridges linking Cao Lãnh City and Lấp Vò District in Đồng Tháp Province and Đồng Tháp with Cần Thơ, which are under way, will be a big boost to transportation and connectivity in the Mekong Delta.
But locals can look forward to further development of the transport infrastructure in the near future. Tiếp tục đọc “Infrastructure to aid Mekong development”
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| Fisherwomen in the central province of Thanh Hóa unfurl their fishing nets in the early morning on Sầm Sơn Beach. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt |
The plan will map out sea-based socio-economic activities until 2035 in line with integrated management of sea and island resources and environment.
It focuses on marine environment and resources, the value of marine ecosystems and appropriate exploitation of the sea.
The plan is being built in accordance with the Việt Nam Law on Sea and the Law on Việt Nam’s Sea and Island Natural Resources and Environment. Tiếp tục đọc “Master plan to protect sea”
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| Việt Nam and Russia have agreed to effectively implement the Việt Nam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement in order to create breakthroughs in economic, trade and investment ties between the two countries, gearing towards bilateral trade of US$10 billion in 2020.— VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ |
HCM CITY — Việt Nam and Russia have agreed to effectively implement the Việt Nam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement in order to create breakthroughs in economic, trade and investment ties between the two countries, gearing towards bilateral trade of US$10 billion in 2020. Tiếp tục đọc “VN, Russia aim for $10b trade in 2020”
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| Only about 17 per cent of listed companies comply with information disclosure regulations, lower than the figure in 2016, according to the Vietnam Association of Financial Executives (VAFE).— Photo tapchitaichinh.vn |
HÀ NỘI — Only about 17 per cent of listed companies comply with information disclosure regulations, lower than the figure in 2016, according to the Vietnam Association of Financial Executives (VAFE).
The figure was reported by VAFE in its latest survey on companies that are listed on both the HCM City and Hà Nội stock exchanges over their compliance of information disclosure regulations.
Tiếp tục đọc “Local firms fail miserably with information disclosure”
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| Tây Nam Đá Mài Coal Mine of Việt Nam National Coal – Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin) in northern Quảng Ninh Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt |
The agreed price, which has not yet been disclosed, has come into effect from September 1, according to the Ministry of Finance. Tiếp tục đọc “EVN reaches coal agreement”
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| An overview map of Deep C Industrial Zone. — VNS Photo |
HCM CITY – Tiền Phong Industrial Zone JSC and Russia’s Seaport of Azov on Friday agreed to transform 100 hectares in Quảng Ninh Province into a hub for industrial manufacturing and port operations.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed by Tiền Phong Industrial Zone JSC, in which Deep C consortium (Rent A Port) is a majority shareholder, and the Russian giant in port development and operations, agrees to start work on the Việt Nam-Russia Industrial Complex soon, provided the Vietnamese Government offers its support in speeding up the process. Tiếp tục đọc “Quảng Ninh to get new port, industrial complex”
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| Pre-treatment garbage classification in HCM City. — Photo ecc-hcm.gov.vn |
The municipal Department of Finance has said the allocation will be increased to VNĐ1 billion at the beginning of next year. Tiếp tục đọc “HCM City to fund sorting of rubbish”
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| White stone excavated from a mountain in Quỳ Hợp District, the central province of Nghệ An. The exploitation can lead to public disorder and environmental pollution. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Bá Liễu |
In Châu Quang, Châu Lộc, Châu Thành and Châu Hồng communes, the mountains were ravaged by mining activities. Tiếp tục đọc “Mining companies fail to perform environmental rehabilitation”
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| Seafood products being processed at Ngô Quyền Seafood Processing JSC in Kiên Giang Province for export to South Korea, Japan, Australia and Europe. — VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Linh |
HCM CITY — The Việt Nam-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, which came into effect in December 2015, has given a big boost to economic ties between the two countries, a Korean diplomat told a seminar in HCM City yesterday.
Speaking at a seminar on how to capitalise on the deal, Moon Byung Chul, commercial counsellor at the Republic of Korea consulate general, said bilateral trade was worth US$45.1 billion last year, a year-on-year increase of more than 20 per cent. Tiếp tục đọc “VN, South Korea trade up 20%”
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| Hidden away: Đà Lạt City in Lâm Đồng Province won the ESC award. — Photo sggp.org.vn |
Also, the city of Cần Thơ will be awarded the potential ESC certificate. Tiếp tục đọc “Đà Lạt City wins ASEAN Environmental Award”
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| Nearly 6,000 workers in Thanh Hoá Province are going on a strike, asking for more favourable labour terms. – Photo thanhnien.vn |
THANH HOÁ – About 6,000 garment workers of S&H Vina company in Thành Tâm Ward, Thạch Thành District have gone on strike due to what they say inhumane conditions at the company.
The work stoppage began on Wednesday after a factory manager told workers not to sleep on sheets used to cover stock during their breaks.
Protesting the inhumane requirements, more than 2,000 workers of workshop No 1 stopped working and gathered in the factory yard. After that, nearly 4,000 workers of workshop No 2 and 3 joined the strike, asking for changes in labour policies. Tiếp tục đọc “Garment workers in Thanh Hoá strike”
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Europe’s solar industry has condemned an EU vote to impose another round of duties on Chinese imports, just weeks before a US trade panel is due to rule on similar tariffs.
A Brussels committee yesterday agreed to set minimum import duties for Chinese solar modules and cells that could price them up to 30% above market levels with “huge negative effects” for the industry, according to trade groups. Tiếp tục đọc “Solar industry says EU tariffs on Chinese imports will raise panel prices”
