From 2021 to 2030, Việt Nam aims to clear all road traffic accident hotspots and accident-prone sites. All new roads and those under maintenance will meet road safety criteria before opening for traffic. All new national highways and provincial highways and 75 per cent of the total length of existing highways across the country meet at least Level 3 of global road safety standards. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s ambitious plan to reduce the number of road traffic-relating death to zero by 2045.
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Students produce bricks from plastic waste
These bricks appear no different to those being sold at the market, so few would realise they are actually made from plastic, or, more specifically, polystyrene. It can be synthesised from processing single-use cups and food containers, which are common around Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Students produce bricks from plastic waste
National annual figure for labour productivity set to rise by over 7.5%
In line with the plan, between 30 and 35 centrally-run provinces and cities will complete their own plans to improve productivity based on science, technology, and innovation, while five to seven groups and corporations will deploy the implementation of productivity plans. … [Read more...] about National annual figure for labour productivity set to rise by over 7.5%
Experience a New, Smarter Way to Shop for Skincare with POND’S and Shopee
"We're excited to be the first e-commerce platform to partner with a globally-recognised beauty brand like POND'S, to offer consumers across Southeast Asia easy access to personalised skincare solutions. Our insights show that Shopee users spend time on our app interacting with brands through features such as livestream and chat. SAL will be a bonus feature for them to engage deeper with the brand and learn more about their skin, while enjoying great product deals from POND'S," said Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director, Shopee. … [Read more...] about Experience a New, Smarter Way to Shop for Skincare with POND’S and Shopee
Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, in his article published in Tap Chi Cong San (Communist Review) in November, pointed out that the middle-income trap occurs when a country slows down in development or becomes stagnant after attaining GDP per capita of between $1,000 and $12,000 under World Bank standards. … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
