Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed to build three bridges over the To Lich River for pedestrians and bicycle riders. To Lich River in Hanoi From 2019 to 2020, Hanoi authorities will have to spend VND36bn (USD1.5m) to build the bridges at 221 Nguyen Khang Street, 79 Nguyen Khang Street and 169 Nguyen Ngoc Vu Street.VND28bn of the investment will come from the city's budget. Lang Street is highly populated with many schools, hospitals, state offices and new urban areas. Even though there are many bus stops, they are located away from the bridges and cause difficulties for travellers who want to reach Lang Street from Nguyen Khang and Nguyen Ngoc Vu. According to the department, it is necessary to build more pedestrian bridges. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to spend VND36bn on To Lich River bridges
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Green finance for renewable energy
In order to meet the electricity demand, Viet Nam needs investment of about US$7.8-9.6 billion per year from 2016 to 2030. — Photo nangluongsachvietnam.vn Renewable energy has great potential to meet growing demand if it has appropriate policies and financial support. The statement was made by Simon James, Climate Change and Energy Adviser at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Viet Nam, at a conference held in Ha Noi on Wednesday. The workshop aimed at updating the situation of renewable energy development, opportunities and difficulties when investing in renewable energy and green financial initiatives. According to the WWF’s energy outlook, a transition to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050 is possible. In 2018, a total of more than 3,460MW of renewable energy was installed; 93 solar power projects and 54 wind power projects with total capacity of more than 10,000MW have been planned in Viet Nam. However, one the challenges for the renewable energy industry is the shortage … [Read more...] about Green finance for renewable energy
Vietnam to compete in six categories in World Travel Awards 2019
Vietnam has been nominated in six categories of the annual prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) 2019. The West Lake in Hanoi In this year Awards, Vietnam is among nominees for World’s Leading Destination, Culinary Destination and Cultural Destination titles. The capital city of Hanoi has also been chosen as a nominee for the World’s Leading City Destination title while the ancient town of Hoi An will race for the World’s Leading Cultural City Destination awards. Meanwhile, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism will compete for the title of World’s Leading Tourist Board. The World Travel Awards 2019 ceremony for Asia will take place in Phu Quoc island District in the southern province of Kien Giang on October 12. After that, the world’s awards ceremony will be held in Muscat, Oman in November. To vote for Vietnam online, visit https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote … [Read more...] about Vietnam to compete in six categories in World Travel Awards 2019
ASEANAPOL opens in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - Delegates will discuss different topics regarding drug trafficking, terrorism, arms smuggling, human trafficking, maritime fraud, commercial crime, cybercrime, and fraudulent travel documents The 39th ASEAN Association of Chiefs of Police (ASEANAPOL) is taking place in Hanoi with a focus on information sharing and combating transnational crimes. ASEAN flag at the event: Photo: CAND With the title "Honored by partnership, sustained by unity", the three-day event marks the participation of delegations from the Royal Brunei Police Force, Cambodian National Police, Indonesian National Police, Lao People’s Democratic Republic General Department of Police, Royal Malaysia Police, Myanmar Police Force, Philippine National Police, Singapore Police Force, Royal Thai Police, and the host agency, the Office of Investigation Police of Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security. The 39th ASEAN Association of Chiefs of Police … [Read more...] about ASEANAPOL opens in Hanoi
Workshop discusses Vietnam-Bangladesh cooperation opportunities
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) held a workshop on September 17 in Hanoi regarding the opportunities for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries’ enterprises. Cement is one of Vietnam's main exports to Bangladesh. The event took place on the occasion of a Vietnam visit by the Bangladesh Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, China (BMCCHK). In his opening remarks, VCCI Vice Chairman Doan Duy Khuong stated that Vietnam-Bangladesh economic cooperation has seen positive changes in recent years, especially after the establishment of a joint trade sub-committee and its first meeting in April 2015. Citing official data, Khuong noted that bilateral trade value was only US$14 million in 2002 but it has surged to US$813.5 million in 2018. Two-way trade between the two countries already hit US$527.8 million in the first eight months of 2019. Vietnam’s main exports to Bangladesh are clinker, cement, steel billets and … [Read more...] about Workshop discusses Vietnam-Bangladesh cooperation opportunities