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He made the statement at a workshop on investment opportunities in Vietnam in 2021 which was organised by the Consulate General of Vietnam in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland in collaboration with the Department of External Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The workshop aimed at providing information on policies and the investment environment in Vietnam to Australian investors who want to learn more about the Vietnamese market and creating a channel to connect business communities of the two sides, offering opportunities for them to exchange with each other. The Vietnamese deputy minister affirmed that the Vietnam - Australia relations have become stronger than ever, reflected in the elevation of bilateral cooperation to a comprehensive partnership in 2009 and a strategic partnership in 2018. In particular, in early November, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison announced an enhancement strategy on economic …

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The construction of Conic-Lang Co Resort on Jan. 13 was started in Chan May Industrial Park, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien-Hue by Gia Minh Conic Company (Conic Group). The resort will be constructed on an area of 10ha at the cost of VND 400 billion. It will include 200 sitting rooms, 40 five-star villas, international standard convention halls. The construction has been scheduled to end in Dec. 2009. On the same day, Lap An Investment and Development JSC, a joint venture between Gia Minh Conic and Lap An Development companies (a subsidiary of Danish property group Nordica Properties), received an investment licence from the Thua Thien-Hue People’s Committee to carry out the Lap An-Lang Co resort and golf course complex project. The complex will be located on the total area of 145ha with more than 800 villas and high-level apartments besides a nine-hole golf course. A Venice-style channel system will be built in the area in addition to 23 artificial islands in Lang …

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The 14-day event was organized amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum tried its best to organize the composition camp in line with strict observance of pandemic prevention and control measures. Participants enthusiastically joined the contest, composing a number of high-quality works with various contents to serve the general public and fine art lovers. The composition camp attracted the participation of 20 painters with 36 works closely following all requirements of the organizing board. Therefore, it not only reflects the authors’ fine art competence, but also shows that the topic of the Armed Forces and Revolutionary Wars still contains many contents to be exploited. Reportedly, many works successfully highlight images of wartime and civil-military relations as well as uphold the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers in the national defense and construction cause in the current context. Outstanding works will be selected to upcoming exhibitions hosted …

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Despite decades of economic growth, Asia-Pacific accounts for about two-thirds of the world's 2 billion informal workers, in sectors from industry to agriculture, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). The rate of informal employment across the region, including those in part-time and temporary jobs without social protection, is on average 68 percent of the workforce. That poses a challenge to Asian governments seeking to shift to a low-carbon economy and employ a larger share of labor in areas such as renewable energy, officials told an ILO forum on the theme of "just transition" this week. Amina Maharjan, an expert on livelihood and migration in Nepal with the non-profit International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, said it was important to ensure informal workers do not simply lose their traditional livelihoods. Laborers work at the construction site of a residential complex on the outskirts of Kolkata, India January 23, 2016. Photo by …

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Onsen ecosystem - the great value that turns Quang Ninh into a leading wellness tourism destination Promoting construction with full legality, Metro Star heats up Thu Duc real estate market CapitaLand Development named ‘Best Sustainable Developer’ at 2021 PropertyGuru awards Vietnam Festival of Creativity Design 2021 ends on a high note VIMC makes Việt Nam's ports highly competitive A bird view of Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh. With resilience, flexible management and meaningful work for the community during two difficult years under the adverse impact of the pandemic, Sun Group emerged as a winner in the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2021 Regional Edition under both Inspirational Brand and Corporate Excellence Categories. On the evening of November 30, 2021, the Organizing Committee of the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2021 (APEA 2021) held the official online winners announcement in different categories of APEA 2021 Regional Edition. Successfully …

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Stone houses in Khuoi Ky village (Photo: VNA) The stone stilt houses with ancient appearance have created an ancient and legendary feature for Khuoi Ky village, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district in Cao Bang province. Visiting Cao Bang, in addition to famous destinations such as Ban Gioc Waterfall or Nguom Ngao cave, visitors cannot ignore an attractive destination located in this tourist complex, which is Khuoi Ky ancient stone village, a traditional village of the Tay people . Khuoi Ky stone village is located near the provincial road No. 206, about 2km from Ban Gioc waterfall. From afar, visitors can see stilt houses which are made entirely of stone. Lying nestled up the mountains, 14 stone houses stand out among the vast and green mountain space. In front of the village is Khuoi Ky stream with clear blue water that adds more romance to the beauty of the village, where 100% of residents are Tay people. The Tay people in Trung Khanh have a belief in stone …

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A representative of Saint-Gobain Vietnam receives a medal for the silver sponsorship of the 7th PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2021. — Photo courtesy of the company Saint-Gobain Vietnam has announced that it is the silver sponsor of the 7th PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2021, one of the most valuable and prestigious awards in the country's architecture and construction industry. With the sponsorship, Saint-Gobain Vietnam, a leading construction material provider, confirms its solid commitment to grow and support the construction industry, building multi-comfort living spaces and raising the quality of life for the Vietnamese. “Sponsoring the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2021 is a valuable chance for us to show our appreciation and recognition to the architecture developers and designers who have contributed so much to the growth and prosperity of the industry and Viet Nam. Being the leading construction material provider with over 350 years of history …

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November CPI up 0.32 percent The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in November was up by 0.32 percent compared to October, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). It was driven by the hikes of prices of petrol and gas across the globe, as well as consumer goods and services in localities in the new normal. Among 11 groups of main commodities and services, nine experienced rising prices. In the first 11 months, the CPI went up 1.84 percent compared to the same period last year, the lowest level since 2016, attributed to the fuel price hikes by 30.32 percent year-on-year, after 20 adjustments. Housing and construction materials posted a year-on-year expansion of 6.8 percent and education grew 2.44 percent. Meanwhile, foodstuff inched down 0.52 percent and electricity prices dropped 1.06 percent against the same period last year. As COVID-19 prompted travel restrictions, air ticket prices fell 21.39 percent while travel package slipped 2.42 percent. Core inflation in …

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The growth of e-commerce will lead to an upswing in warehouse demand in Vietnam, which is still in a relatively nascent stage and accounts for only 5.5 percent of total retail sales, he said. Foreign firms optimistic about potential of Vietnam's warehouse sector. Despite negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, especially those operating in the warehouse sector thanks to its advantage of geographical location and skilled labour force, according CEO of BW Industrial Development JSC Lance Li. While the pandemic left the world grappling with supply-chain and logistical disruptions, the demand for warehouses has soared due to overwhelmed transport networks and a surplus of raw materials to ward off inventory shortages, Mingtiandi.com of Thailand quoted Li in its article on November 28 as saying. The pandemic has certainly led to an unfortunate series of events, however, from a business …

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Online Friday 2021 to open on December 3 The Vietnam E-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on November 26 announced an e-commerce week and the Vietnam Online Shopping Day – Online Friday 2021. The Online Shopping Week will be held from November 27 to December 5 while the Vietnam Online Shopping Day – Online Friday 2021 is scheduled for December 3 nationwide. Vietnam will work toward incorporating its Online Shopping Day with the online shopping event in the region to catch up with trans-border e-commerce trend as well as step up cashless payment, thus laying a foundation for authorities to suggest policies in support of enterprises in promotional activities. Consumers across the country could visit the website https://onlinefriday.vn and Online Friday app to acquire information about discounts and promotion programmes by participating firms and shop at websites and apps of others. The online shopping day was started in 2014./. …

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