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The center will provide logistics and e-commerce services in the capital city and the northern region of Vietnam. A transportation and logistics center and a cross belt automatic sorting system were launched by Vietnam Post on August 15 in Me Linh District, on the outskirts of Hanoi. Vietnam Post's cross belt automatic sorting system. Photo: Vietnam Post The 28,000 m2 center is expected to facilitate goods circulation as well as international mail and postal shipment exchange for 21 northern provinces and cities. This is an important infrastructure in providing logistics and e-commerce services in the Northern region and Hanoi, meeting the needs of Vietnam Post, the Vietnamese postal service provider, and the diverse requirements of customers in the context of the growing e-commerce scene. The cross belt automatic sorting system at the center ha s a capacity of more than 24,000 packages per hour. With the application of artificial intelligence, the … [Read more...] about Hanoi has new transportation and logistics center

All 30 districts citywide can develop cultural industry, making it a spearhead economic sector by 2030. All parts of Hanoi are able to develop cultural industry regardless of economic growth and geographic differences, a municipal leader has said while stressing the importance of culture in the city’s development. Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong at the conference held on August 16. Photos: Lai Tan/The Hanoi Times Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong said at a conference held on August 16 which draw the participation of the central and municipal high-ranking leaders and more than 26,000 grassroots staff. Phong said the starting point is not an important factor in deciding whether to develop a culture or not. He argued that cultural industry does not depend on countries’ development levels. As such, any country can develop a cultural industry. “Hanoi has a lot of potential for this field, all … [Read more...] about Cultural industry designed as spearhead economic sector of Hanoi

The program aims to raise students’ awareness of fire prevention and fighting. The police of Hoan Kiem District on August 16 in coordination with the People's Committee of Tran Hung Dao Ward and Viet Duc High School conducted the “Training students on fire prevention and rescue skills” program in 2022. The program aims to raise students’ awareness of fire prevention and fighting. It also offers the students the opportunity to maneuver specialized fire-fighting means. Students prepare to join the program. Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Danh Hiep and Firefighter Phung Nam Anh from Hoan Kiem District Police instruct students on fire fighting skills and measures. Students practice escape skills. Team competition. Students learn to use fire extinguishers. Head of Hoan Kiem District's Firefighter Team Nguyen Manh Tuan (central) and winners, who are 10th-grade students of … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s students participate in fire safety knowledge training

Today, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh signed Official Dispatch No. 724 of the Prime Minister to relevant ministries, branches and localities on ensuring traffic order and safety on the national holiday on September 2. The dispatch requested related agencies to curb transportation companies from cramming passengers on buses and picking up and dropping off passengers at the wrong places, especially on key highways and national highways. The Prime Minister requested a plan to ensure safety for passenger and cargo transport activities, especially passenger transport services by road, waterway and air in the country during the special holiday and students’ travel. Transportation companies and bus stations, railway stations, airports, seaports, ports, and inland waterways must strictly comply with the provisions of the law on order and traffic safety in addition to the promotion of the application of technology to sell electronic tickets for improvement of service … [Read more...] about ​PM asks to prevent congestion at bus stations during national holiday

Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, speaks at the press brief This year's fair with the theme ‘Standing Together, Going Up’ - Growing Forward Together, will take place from September 8 to 10 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7. According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, the tourism sector will take full advantage of the golden time of tourism recovery, in addition to participation in international tourism fairs in other countries, Vietnam’s tourism will be introduced at big fairs and forums. ITE HCMC is one of the two largest annual international travel fairs in Vietnam and an important annual tourism fair in the lower Mekong region, playing a role as a bridge between domestic businesses and businesses. buyers as well as international visitors. Currently, 150 international participants from 18 countries and regions namely the US, Australia, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, … [Read more...] about HCMC International Tourism Fair expected to attract 22,000 visitors

The country will face year-end flood, storm, rain surges in the last months of the year. From now to the end of the year, it is forecast that around eight to ten more storms and tropical low-pressure systems will hit the East Sea. In the last months of the year, Central Vietnam will be likely to suffer from the downpour and storm surges. In the first months of 2023, the Southern region will face unseasonable rain spells. From the second half of August through November, rain-induced flooding is warned for low-lying areas and areas along rivers in the Mekong Delta localities, notably the province of Vinh Long and Can Tho City. The Mekong Delta is able to reach levels 2-3 flood peak in the second haft of October while around two or three floods are forecast to appear in Dong Nai River with levels 2-3 flood peak at Ta Lai station. From October to December, the Southern coastal region will experience six tidal waves. In the last months of the year, the cold spells spreading to … [Read more...] about Country ready for year-end flood, storm, rain surges

Nguyen Ho Hai, Deputy Secretary of HCMC Party Committee and Honorary Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society offers gifts to pupils with difficult circumstances Attending the ceremony was Nguyen Ho Hai, Deputy Secretary of HCMC Party Committee and Honorary Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society. Accordingly, Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society offered six RO water filter systems to schools in District 12 and the districts of Binh Thanh, Binh Chanh, Can Gio, Cu Chi and Nha Be. The total value is more than VND1.6 billion (US$68,600) sponsored by Ho Chi Minh City Lottery Company Limited. The delegates cut ribbon to put a RO water filter system into usage at Binh Quoi Tay Primary School in Binh Thanh District. Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society Tran Truong Son hands over the RO water filter system to Binh Quoi Tay Primary School in Binh Thanh District. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Ho Hai reminded the touch period one year ago when HCMC … [Read more...] about RO water filter systems, scholarships given for needy pupils in HCMC

Illustrative photo Health workers said that the development of the Covid-19 epidemic in the country become more complicated with an increasing number of Covid-19 cases. Beforehand, BA.2.75 has also since been detected in about 10 other countries, including the UK, US, Australia, Germany, and Canada at the beginning of July. Studies show that variant BA.2.75 has multiple mutations in the gene encoding for the spike protein of the virus. That is the part of the virus that sticks out and binds to the host cell receptor. Those mutations allow the virus to bind to that receptor more efficiently, meaning it can infect human cells better. It also has mutations that may make your antibodies, which are generated in response to vaccination, less able to bind or neutralize the virus. Once again, there is some concern that this virus may be able to spread quickly and evade immunity from vaccination or prior infection. The Department of Preventive Medicine also said that the country … [Read more...] about Vietnam detects more Omicron sub-variants

The Government's support should be strengthened with the participation and practical actions of the domestic private sector. (Photo: nongnghiep.vn) SBV Governor Nguyen Thi Hong said that climate change is posing risks and challenges to all economies in the world, requiring them to promptly design responce policies and scenarios. As one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, Vietnam has actively rolled out measures to deal with its impacts and promote green and sustainable growth at the same time, said Hong. She underlined that the strong commitments Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), including net-zero emission in 2050, have been highly valued by the international community, opening chances for the country in strengthening partnership in circular economy development and climate change response. The official said that over the years, the banking sector has actively contributed to the implementation of … [Read more...] about Measures sought to attract resources for green, sustainable development

Illustrative image. (Photo: SGGP) In mid-August, preparation activities for the new school year contributed to an increase in the consumer price index (CPI) in the third quarter, helping to keep a strong and stable growth in the service and retail sales sectors of Ho Chi Minh City. The policy of not increasing hospital fees and tuitions until the end of 2022, even becoming a pioneer in supporting and implementing the proposal of the Ministry of Education and Training in exempting and reducing tuitions, is an important orientation. On the one hand, the city strives to achieve the key goal of stabilizing the CPI. On the other hand, it strengthens the price stabilization of goods for the new school year and essential items of the food and foodstuff group as a practical move to share the burden with people and parents. The total retail sales of consumer goods and services in the city in July increased by 1.4 percent compared to the previous month and 139.8 percent compared to the … [Read more...] about HCMC with upward, downward trends