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Speakers at the Viet Nam Wind Power in Ha Noi. — Photo courtesy of the organiser Viet Nam boasts substantial potential for wind power, particularly offshore wind power, providing an opportunity for the country to fulfil its energy transition target towards green growth. That was the message heard at a conference held by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) which was wrapped up in Ha Noi on Friday. Viet Nam Wind Power (VWP22) is an official industry event organised by the GWEC since 2018. It provides a platform for the Government and the sector to discuss pressing issues around the development of wind energy in Viet Nam. Viet Nam is one of the best wind resource countries in the world. The draft Power set the target of 7GW of offshore wind and 21GW of onshore wind by 2030. The wind power sector is ready and able to achieve this goal and help Viet Nam strengthen its energy security, improve its trade balance and the economy’s sustainability as well as its international … [Read more...] about Viet Nam has opportunity for energy transition towards green growth

Cat Lai Port. Viet Nam is becoming a destination for containers as the housing fees are among the cheapest in the world. — VNA/VNS Photo Tien Luc Container depots in Viet Nam are filling up as empty containers were flocking here for lower storage fees. Nguyen Duy Minh, general secretary of Viet Nam Association of Logistics Services Enterprises, said that the global shipping industry was facing a problem which is constrast to the shortage of containers at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic -- housing too many containers. Notably, Viet Nam was becoming a destination for containers as the housing fees were among the cheapest in the world, with containers even stored for free, Minh said. Tran Viet Manh, deputy director of Nam Dinh Vu Port Joint Stock Company, said consumption demand had slumped in China and Europe. China’s zero-COVID policy was also disrupting the supply chains, which together with the Russia – Ukraine conflict, seriously affected the global market. Normally … [Read more...] about Empty containers flock to Viet Nam as storage fees are low

Delegates at the conference on Viet Nam-Canada investment opportunity in HCM City on December 2. — VNS Photo Bilateral trade between Viet Nam and Canada has increased significantly in recent years, but it is still not commensurate with its potential, and there is still plenty of room for growth, according to the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). Speaking at a conference on Viet Nam-Canada investment opportunity in HCM City on Friday, Vo Tan Thanh, VCCI’s vice president, said bilateral trade turnover between the two countries increased from US$3.5 billion in 2017 to $6.0 billion in 2021. Trade reached $4.27 billion in the first seven months of 2022, with Viet Nam’s exports to Canada worth over $3.8 billion, he said. “Trade relations between the two countries have developed positively,” Thanh said. “Viet Nam boasts great potential for boosting exports of key products such as garments and textiles, footwear, agricultural products, and furniture to the Canadian … [Read more...] about Conference discusses investment opportunities between VN, Canada

Joint efforts over 60 years have placed Cuc Phuong National Park among the leading natural reserves and the candidate site for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List. Cuc Phuong National Park, the first of its kind in Vietnam, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its establishment today [December 2], one of the most important sites for biodiversity and eco-tourism in the 42% forested Southeast Asian country. Vietnam’s oldest national park with more than 22,000ha has inspired the world with the values of nature, of an intact jungle, and conveyed a message of animal rescue and forest stewardship. Nguyen Minh Chinh (3rd left) , Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, in the release of animals at the park. Photo: Bao Ninh Binh Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, said Cuc Phuong had been the prototype of the establishment of 33 other national parks nationwide since its establishment in 1962. He said the success … [Read more...] about Cuc Phuong National Park: Typical model for conservation in Vietnam

Representative of Pfizer Vietnam (left) receives a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister for contributions to the battle against COVID-19 last year. — Photo courtesy of Pfizer Vietnam Pfizer Vietnam on November 30 received the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit for helping the country’s healthcare system combat COVID-19 last year. It had collaborated with the Ministry of Health to deliver over 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, including 51 million doses under an agreement with the ministry and 60 million doses as donation. It also helped provide medical and scientific education to stakeholders to ensure the country met the vaccine handling requirements. Darrell Oh, general director of Pfizer Vietnam, said the company is proud its contributions are recognised by the Vietnamese Government. “Through Pfizer's global strategy, we work continuously towards achieving our goal of equitable access and strengthening healthcare systems, together with COVAX, an … [Read more...] about Pfizer gets PM Certificate of Merit

The project is expected to help people exercise and protect the environment. The Hanoi People's Committee on December 1 approved a pilot bike-sharing service in six metropolitan districts, according to the municipal Department of Transport. Under the plan, the public bicycle-sharing service will be provided over 12 months in the six districts of Hoan Kiem, Dong Da, Thanh Xuan, Hai Ba Trung, Ba Dinh, and Tay Ho. Ninety-four bicycle racks and 1,000 bicycles, half electric, will be put into operation. The total cost is estimated at VND30.2 billion (US$1.21 million). Ba Dinh District will receive 340 bicycles and Dong Da District 100. The rest will be distributed among Tay Ho, Hoan Kiem, Thanh Xuan, and Hai Ba Trung. The cost for each 30-minute ride is VND5,000 ($0.2) for a pedal bike and VND10,000 ($0.4) for an electric one. Full-day rentals will be VND60,000 ($2.4) and VND120,000 ($4.8). Monthly and annual tickets will also be available for commuters, who can pay by bank … [Read more...] about Hanoi to pilot public bicycle-sharing service in six metropolitan districts