The IP covers a total area of some 250ha in Ninh Xá, Trạm Lộ and Nghĩa Đạo communes of Thuận Thành District. — Photo baotainguyenmoitruong.vn HÀ NỘI Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved investment intention in a project on infrastructure development at the Thuận Thành I Industrial Park in northern Bắc Ninh Province. The project covers a total area of some 250ha in Ninh Xá, Trạm Lộ and Nghĩa Đạo communes of Thuận Thành District, with total investment of VNĐ2.84 trillion (over US$123 million), of which VNĐ859.73 billion comes from its investor – Viglacera Corporation. The construction is scheduled to last for 36 months from the land hand-over, and the project is set to operate for 50 years from February 17, 2021. The PM required the provincial People’s Committee to ensure the accuracy of information and data reported, and carry out land reclamation, site clearance, compensation and land lease in line with approved documents. The construction must … [Read more...] about Bắc Ninh eyes $123 million IP
Tiền Giang aquaculture area, output edge up
Breeding shrimp in Tiền Giang Province’s Gò Công Đông District. – VNA/VNS Photo Minh Trí TIỀN GIANG – Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang are raising the fry of high - value aquatic species on an area of more than 6,000ha this year, up marginally from last year, according to the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The species include black tiger shrimp, white – legged shrimp, giant river prawn, tra fish, and clam. The farmers have harvested nearly 11,000 tonnes so far this year for both domestic consumption and processing for exports, also marginally higher than in the same period last year. With a coastline of 32km and a dense river and canal network, the province has a huge advantage in terms of breeding all kinds of aquatic species, whether saltwater, brackish or freshwater. It has developed a number of farming models and bred various aquatic species suitable for each area. In coastal areas in the downstream … [Read more...] about Tiền Giang aquaculture area, output edge up
Switching to HNX can help reduce overload on HoSE: VNDirect CEO
A statue of a bull and bear outside the HCM City Stock Exchange. Switching listing to HNX can help mitigate the overload of the transaction system at HoSE while waiting for the completion of a new technology system for the whole market. — Photo hsx.vn HÀ NỘI — Market regulators should consider policies to encourage companies listed on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) to temporarily switch to the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX), said CEO of VNDirect Securities Co Đỗ Ngọc Quỳnh. He said such a move aimed to help mitigate the overload of the transaction system at HoSE while awaiting the completion of a new technology system for the whole market, he said. Since the end of 2020, Việt Nam's stock market has witnessed a booming trading period with multi-session liquidity of more than VNĐ15 trillion (US$653.2 million). The wave of new investors entering the stock market has helped set new liquidity records, which is a positive signal for the market, he said. As interest … [Read more...] about Switching to HNX can help reduce overload on HoSE: VNDirect CEO
Testing plays key role in controlling COVID-19: Health Minister
People who return to Hà Nội from localities with current COVID-19 outbreaks report their health conditions at Quan Hoa Ward's Community House in Cầu Giấy District. From February 19, all such returnees would be tested for SARS-CoV-2. —VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng HÀ NỘI — Health Minister Nguyễn Thanh Long on Friday emphasised the “key role of testing in controlling COVID-19”, asking localities nationwide to improve testing capacity, shorten time to produce testing results and make use of available resources to detect, isolate and monitor COVID-19 cases. Speaking at an online meeting with localities nationwide over COVID-19 prevention and control, Long said that localities must prepare resources to improve their testing capacity. “If we are slow in testing, we will still chase but won’t stop the disease. Meanwhile, COVID-19 outbreaks at this time are spreading so quickly, we don’t have much time or we will lose,” Long said. Current COVID-19 outbreaks, particularly ones in the … [Read more...] about Testing plays key role in controlling COVID-19: Health Minister
THACO exports over 200 automobiles, auto parts to Japan, Korea, other countries
A THACO bus being loaded on a ship at Chu Lai Port for export to Thailand. The company shipped more than 200 cars and accessories to Thailand, Myanmar, Japan, and South Korea on February 17. — Photo courtesy of THACO HCM CITY — THACO shipped more than 200 Kia vehicles and auto parts to Thailand, Myanmar, Japan, and South Korea on February 17. The conglomerate’s largest export consignment to date comprised cars, buses and semi-trailers manufactured at its factories at the THACO-Chu Lai Industrial Park in Quảng Nam Province. The exports included 80 Grand Carnival cars to Thailand, the company’s seventh consignment to its partner, Yontrakit, since December 2019. One hundred and twenty Kia Soluto cars were shipped to Myanmar, the sixth batch to this market. Kia cars manufactured by THACO are increasingly appreciated by customers in ASEAN countries since their quality is equivalent to cars made in South Korea and meets global Kia standards while their prices are very … [Read more...] about THACO exports over 200 automobiles, auto parts to Japan, Korea, other countries
Shapes of Sounds offers new folk arts performances
Folk music artists from art troupes and theatres from Shapes of Sounds - Dáng Hình Âm Thanh, a new cultural project launched by the Voice of HCM City People (VOH), are helping to preserve Vietnamese culture. — Photo courtesy of VOH HCM CITY — The Voice of HCM City People (VOH) has launched a special art project offering folk music, dance and singing performances this month as part of its efforts to preserve and introduce Vietnamese traditional arts and culture to residents and visitors. The project, called Shapes of Sounds - Dáng Hình Âm Thanh , offers different performances of folk arts originating from the northern, central and southern regions. The performances are staged by talented artists of leading art schools, art troupes and theatres in HCM City. Each show — featuring folk songs and dances, and musical pieces is directed and produced by veteran artists, musicians and cultural researchers. The performers are accompanied by Vietnamese music played by a symphony … [Read more...] about Shapes of Sounds offers new folk arts performances