Transport link between Mekong Delta and Cai Mep, Cat Lai ports proposed
HCMC – The Vietnam Ship Agents, Brokers and Maritime Services Providers Association (VISABA) has proposed establishing a waterway transport route from the Mekong Delta region to the deep-water ports of Cai Mep and Cat Lai through Quan Chanh Bo Canal. Some 70-75% of the Mekong Delta region’s annual
Fertilizer seen becoming billion-dollar export earner
HCMC – Vietnam’s fertilizer exports have climbed to a record high between January and October and are projected to surpass US$1 billion this year. The country had shipped 1.5 million tons of fertilizer worth US$973 million in the year to October, surging 45% in volume and nearly 160% in value over
Investigators propose filing charges against 17 HCMC tax officials
HCMC – Investigators at the Ministry of Public Security have proposed pressing charges against 17 officials of the HCMC Tax Department for a lack of responsibility and supervision. Investigators earlier issued a conclusion on an expanded probe into Thuduc House, the tax department and other
Phan Thiet-Dau Giay expy required to be completed by Q1 2023
HCMC – Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang has requested the Thang Long Project Management Unit to complete the Phan Thiet-Dau Giay expressway before April 30 next year. In his visit to the construction site yesterday, November 22, the minister determined that the investor’s report on 77%
Two Vietnamese hotels were suggested by American newspapers to ‘come right away and always’
Two places mentioned by Afar magazine for the year-end holiday are Capella Hanoi and Regent Phu Quoc. Afar, a major US travel magazine, has just [...]
Go to Ba Vi to see wild sunflowers in full bloom for only about 8 USD
For those who are living in Hanoi or the surrounding areas, moving to Ba Vi is extremely easy and inexpensive. Maybe that’s why every wild sunflower [...]
Tetra Pak, VECA join to expand used carton collection
HCMC – Tetra Pak has cooperated with VECA to expand the collection of used beverage cartons to 18 districts in HCMC since October, up from 14 districts in the first phase. Tetra Pak and VECA also set up additional collection sites at 10 condominiums in the city. The volume of cartons collected is
Tay Ninh to build 11 bridges across Saigon and Vam Co Dong rivers
HCMC – The southern province of Tay Ninh plans to build 11 new bridges over the Vam Co Dong and Saigon rivers to improve regional transportation connectivity. With the proposed bridge construction, the government of Tay Ninh Province aims to enhance the traffic infrastructure and foster links with
Gia Lai set to develop 135 renewable energy projects
HCMC – The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai plans to invest in 135 renewable energy and power grid projects, with a total capacity of some 15,566 MW, between 2021 and 2030. This plan was put forward at a meeting on November 21 on renewable energy development between the provincial People’s
Vietnam garment exports below target
HCMC – The chairman of the Vietnam Garment and Textile Association, Vu Duc Giang, has said that Vietnam’s apparel exports are expected to bring in US$42 billion by the end of 2022, below the year’s target of US$43-44 billion. In October, apparel exports generated US$3.18 billion, down 3.3%
Transport minister urges faster land clearance for Long Thanh airport
HCMC – Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang has requested the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to step up land clearance for the Long Thanh International Airport project as the job is slower than expected. In a field trip to the Long Thanh airport construction site in the southern province
Huawei awards 50 scholarships to talented Vietnamese students
HCMC – Huawei presented 50 Seeds for the Future scholarships to excellent and talented students across the country at TechFest Vinh Phuc 2022, which took place on November 18 and 19. The scholarships will help motivate these students to study harder, contributing to the progress of the innovation