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Many suspension bridges’ banisters were rusty and broken, while their body leaned at an angle and the background was decayed. — Photo tapchigiaothong.vn Viet Nam News KON TUM — A plan to repair 44 of the weakest suspension bridges in the Kon Tum Central Highlands province was unveiled by provincial transport authorities. Phan Mười, deputy director of the provincial Department of Transport, said that the department forwarded a proposal to the provincial people’s committee to use funds from different sources to repair the weak suspension bridges. He also said more warning signs would be installed at the damaged suspension bridges to prohibit people from crossing them. As many as 110 of 290 suspension bridges in the province were damaged and unsafe for this year’s flood season, the department said. However, local residents do not have any choice but to continue using the suspension bridges as there are no alternatives. Observations made by a correspondent for Transport … [Read more...] about Kon Tum to repair weak suspension bridges

Authorities in the southern province of An Giang at a ceremony to commemorate and rebury the remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers who laid down their lives in Việt Nam and Cambodia during wartime. - VNA/VNS Photo Công Mạo Viet Nam News AN GIANG — The southern province of An Giang has held a ceremony to commemorate and rebury the remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers who died in Việt Nam and Cambodia during wartime. As many as 168 remains were found in Cambodia and some domestic localities in the 2016 and 2017 dry season by groups such as the An Giang Military Command. Of these, 10 martyrs have been identified by name and 158 others remain unknown. During the search for the remains of martyrs, search teams also received help from the local authorities, armed forces and people of the two countries. Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday, Vương Bình Thạnh, Chairman of People’s Committee of An Giang affirmed on behalf of the people of the whole … [Read more...] about Memorial services held for remains of soldiers

The remains of Vietnamese martyrs who died in Cambodia were found and reburied in Long An Province’s Vĩnh Hưng District cemetery. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — In 2016, as many as 2,223 martyrs’ remains and three mass martyrs’ graves were found, the National Steering Committee for Search and Collection of Martyrs’ Remains said on Tuesday. The figures met 74 per cent of last year’s target, the committee said at a conference in Hà Nội. Of the remains recovered, 767 were tested and 256 martyrs identified. At the conference, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam praised the efforts of the defence ministry, the steering committee and other concerned agencies, especially officials and soldiers directly involved in the search and collection of the remains. Đam has asked the defence ministry to be the coordinator and closely work with agencies and localities to direct and supervise the implementation of tasks for 2017. The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs … [Read more...] about Over 2,200 martyrs’ remains reburied in 2016

Vietnam’s economy to slow down but remain strong By Vu Dung Representatives of the Asian Development Bank at the press conference on April 3 - PHOTO: VNA HANOI – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast that Vietnam’s economic growth will moderate but remain strong at 6.8% this year and 6.7% in 2020. Speaking at a press conference held today, April 3, on Vietnam's economy and the launch of the Asian Development Outlook 2019, Eric Sidgwick, ADB country director for Vietnam, said that Vietnam will remain the fastest growing Southeast Asian economy despite the predicted slowdown. “The economic performance in Vietnam reached a sweet spot in 2018, driven by strong exports and domestic demand,” Sidgwick said. “The economic growth will likely hold up well in the near term, supported by export-oriented manufacturing, foreign direct investment and sustained domestic demand. The growth momentum is expected to continue, thanks to ongoing reforms to improve the business … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s economy to slow down but remain strong

Auchan’s three supermarkets in HCMC remain operational By Vu Yen The Auchan supermarket at 181 Cao Thang in HCMC’s District 10 will be closed on June 2. Auchan Retail will temporarily keep three supermarkets open in HCMC – PHOTO: VU YEN HCMC – French supermarket group Auchan Retail will temporarily keep its three HCMC-based supermarkets in service while 15 others will be shut down nationwide, said Auchan’s communications director. The director on May 20 told the Saigon Times that the three operational supermarkets are Auchan Hoang Van Thu in Tan Binh District and Auchan Era and Auchan Crescent Mall in District 7. These supermarkets will remain in service until Auchan completes negotiations with its business partner regarding the outlets’ takeover. No further details on the business partner have been revealed. Meanwhile, the 15 other supermarkets will be closed from June 2, including 10 facilities in HCMC, three in Hanoi and one in the southern province of Tay … [Read more...] about Auchan’s three supermarkets in HCMC remain operational

Investment bank Morgan Stanley calls recent reports of weaker iPhone demand "supply chain noise," and sees the AAPL pullback as a buying opportunity for investors. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider , analyst Katy Huberty says she agrees with reports of iPhone 12 mini weakness, but adds that the overall demand environment remains positive for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineup. For one, she cites reports that Apple is cutting iPhone production to 75 million units in the first half of 2021. Although Huberty admits this has contributed to recent AAPL underperformance, she says the news is "noise rather than anything that impacts the fundamental outlook." A recent Morgan Stanley check indicated that there's between three million and five million units of total iPhone build upside risk for the first half of 2021. That's because the bank's research indicates that build orders for specific iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 models are being revised up, not … [Read more...] about iPhone demand weakness just ‘noise,’ outlook remains strong, analyst says

Weak legal system may slow foreign investment (08-10-2005) HCM CITY — A weak legal system and poor enforcement of laws could slow the pace of foreign investment, said an Australian lawyer who spoke yesterday at an international trade conference in HCM City. "Despite wide-ranging economic reforms aimed at encouraging foreign investment, Viet Nam remains a difficult investment environment," said Robert Winter, chairman for international law at the Queensland Law Society in Australia. The conference was organised by the city Bar Association and the Law Association for Asia Pacific (Lawasia). About 300 lawyers, Government and corporate representatives are participating in the two-day event, the first such event held by Lawasia in Viet Nam. Attendees include 100 lawyers from 25 countries and territories, including Cambodia, Laos, China, Japan, Australia, the US and Viet Nam. Though the investment climate needs improvement, Winter said the economy has strong … [Read more...] about Weak legal system may slow foreign investment

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc speaks at a meeting on dealing with complaints and petitions in Hà Nội on Saturday.— VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked leaders of ministries, sectors and localities to pinpoint the weaknesses in dealing with complaints. He made the request at a meeting on dealing with complaints and petitions in Hà Nội on Saturday. The PM recognised efforts of localities in settling complaints in the past. But he pointed out there remains many petitions involving large numbers of people as well as complaints that bypass the usual procedure, which is the reason the Government convened the meeting. He stress that Government leaders say management agencies must review their performance to see whether they have fulfilled their responsibility towards citizens. “In particularly, Secretaries of Party Committees and heads of provincial People’s Committees must question themselves as to whether they have spent adequate … [Read more...] about Localities asked to address weaknesses in complaint settlement

Local retail sector has potential but remains challenging By Lan Do A staffer arranges goods at a Co.opMart supermarket in HCMC - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – The retail industry still has significant growth potential given Vietnam’s population of over 97 million people, heard attendees at the Indochina Retail Technology and Innovation Summit held in HCMC on March 7. Speaking at the summit held by Esco, Doan Ky Nam, chief operating officer of Maison, said that Vietnam’s retail market was highly attractive to investors. The country saw retail sales amount to US$143 billion in 2018, up 12.4% year-on-year, highlighting the attractiveness of the local retail industry, Nam added. At the event attended by over 300 international and domestic experts, retailers and enterprises, Vincent Lu, a representative of BB Vietnam Investment and Trading Corporation, said that modern retail channels account for a mere 5.1%, while traditional ones make up the lion’s share at 94.9%. The … [Read more...] about Local retail sector has potential but remains challenging

Northern economic zone should remain one of two leading economic engines: PM The Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at a conference on the development of the northern economic zone in Hung Yen Province on June 25 – PHOTO: VGP HCMC – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged seven cities and provinces in the northern economic zone to continue maintaining the zone’s position as one of the two most dynamic and largest economic driving forces of the country. Chairing a conference on the development of the zone in Hung Yen Province today, June 25, the Government leader said that the region accounts for 32% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), and all its localities contribute funds to the central budget. The northern region encompasses Hanoi, Haiphong, Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong and Vinh Phuc. In his speech, the Cabinet leader also pointed out several inadequacies, reported the Government's news website. The service sector … [Read more...] about Northern economic zone should remain one of two leading economic engines: PM