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According to Do Huu Hao, chairman of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology, the country’s industrial sector has the potential to save up to 20 per cent energy, while civil construction and transportation could reach over 30 per cent. “The essence of energy saving is technological innovation and productivity improvement, so the application of new technologies to improve energy efficiency is essential,” Hao said, further suggesting that the government should propose specific activities to support businesses to invest in energy-efficient solutions and advanced technology. … [Read more...] about New strategies essential for nation’s energy-saving goals

Commenting on the tenure of the 12th National Party Congress, Sengupta stressed that any one should herald achievements in industrial modernisation and agriculture development based on modern technology that Vietnam earned following the Congress. During the period, socio-political stability and national defence-security continued to be strengthened. Vietnam also witnessed successes in its foreign policy based on the principles of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, development and multilateralisation of external relations, thus improving its prestige as a responsible member of the international community. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 25

According to Ha Dang Son, director of the Center for Energy and Green Growth Research under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations, the capacity of nearly 12,000MW is huge, requiring enormous investment in building corresponding transmission grid in the context that the industry has not been fully privatized. … [Read more...] about Vietnam gov’t seeks to nearly triple wind power capacity to 12,000MW

Hanoi (VNA) - People around Vietnam interviewed by the Vietnam News Agency are sharing a belief that the 13th National Party Congress, being held from January 25 to February 2, will be a success and set out orientations for Vietnam to develop sustainably. Hoang Ngoc, a resident in Tan Lap village in northern Tuyen Quang province’s Tan Trao district, hoped the congress will select capable leaders who are dedicated to the country and the people, to unify and guide them in building a democratic and prosperous country, and a fair and civilised society in line with the goals set by the Party. Ngoc has been a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) for 58 years. Ngo Thi Huyen from Hung Trung commune in the central province of Nghe An’s Hung Nguyen district said she can’t help but share her joy over the big event. “As farmers, we don’t understand all of the macro-level issues to be discussed at the congress, but we have a strong belief in the success … [Read more...] about Vietnamese confident about congress’s success, Party leadership

The domestic credit chip cards are expected to be officially launched this week. The seven banks include Viet Nam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (Vietinbank), Ban Viet Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VCCB), Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), HCM City Housing Development Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HDB), Bao Viet Bank (BVB), Sai Gon Thuong Tin (Sacombank) and Viet Nam Thuong Tin (Vietbank). … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 25