The State budget spent about 18 trillion VND (779.69 million USD) implementing social assistance policies for the elderly in the community. Specifically, more than 1.8 million elderly people received monthly allowances, over 1.4 million enjoyed allowances as national contributors, and 3.1 million are enjoying pensions and social insurance benefits. In addition, 12.1 million senior citizens currently have health insurance cards. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 18
Climate change institute
Let’s deal with water scarcity by saving it
The Mekong Delta’s drought and severe salt intrusion were predicted a long time ago. Most experts agreed that the impact of climate change and the construction of a series of dams upstream are the two biggest reasons for them. Vietnam can do little to stop those two causes. … [Read more...] about Let’s deal with water scarcity by saving it
What the future holds for logistics industry?
Kizuna’s ready-to-serve space in Long An uses BlueScope’s Lysaght steel solution with COLORBOND steel Activate technology Mapletree Bac Ninh Logistics Centre consists of three Grade A single-storey warehouse blocks applying BlueScope Lysaght steel solution with COLORBOND steel According to Le Duy Hiep, chairman of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association, previously, warehouses were of a smaller scale. The current trend is that enterprises team up or top players in the industry invest in large-scale warehouses integrated with multiple functions to form logistics centres. … [Read more...] about What the future holds for logistics industry?