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Installing a solar panel (Illustrative photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Representatives of enterprises and public agencies joined a forum in Hanoi on March 12, exchanging experience and sharing measures to protect the environment and achieve sustainable growth. Speaking at the event, Chu Thai Thanh , editor-in-chief of the Tai nguyen va Moi truong (natural resources & environment) magazine, highlighted the promotion of clean energy, clean production and clean consumption as a constant requirement in Vietnam’s development strategy. Playing an important role in such process, the business community should boost their awareness on environmental protection, particularly in the exploitation of natural resources, he added. Their work can contribute to realizing the goal of having between 95 and 100 percent of economic wastewater properly treated by 2020, Thanh said. Nguyen The Chinh, head of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, noted …

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Experts: Night-time economy expected to boost Hanoi tourism Ta Hien street in Hanoi Night-time economy is expected to develop Hanoi tourism, tourism experts and policymakers said. The Hanoi Old Quarter, locating in the downtown in Hoan Kiem district, is the most popular destination in the capital city. Tourists come here to explore ancient streets, craft products, local food or experience lives there. In the evening, streets become more crowded and lively with Hang Dao – Dong Xuan nigh fair and outdoor music performances. Since 2016, Hanoi has allowed Hoan Kiem district to pilot the extension of opening hour of bars and restaurants to 2am. As a result, their revenues increased by about 30 percent. Following the pilot, tourist arrivals in 2016 neared 1.4 million, up 22.8 percent from a year earlier. The figure went up to 1.95 million in 2017, nearly 2.2 million in 2018 and 2.5 million in 2019. The number of business households switching to hospitality services …

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Last month, Duc An, a Hai Phong resident, planned to take his family to the popular resort town Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province as a break after being confined to home for a long time because of the pandemic. Based on instructions from Lao Cai’s health department, those coming from Hai Phong, deemed a ‘green zone’ with low Covid-19 risks, would be exempt from quarantine. His family would only need to furnish a negative Covid-19 certificate. However, when An called the hotline of Lao Cai’s health department, he was informed that if his family moved through Hanoi to reach Lao Cai, they would have to undergo a seven-day quarantine. An decided to cancel his trip. As of mid-October, Lao Cai has classified Hanoi as a green zone, but An is still hesitant and biding his time. He said because of inconsistent travel regulations between localities, he is not sure if he will be isolated upon arriving in Sa Pa and returning to Hai Phong or not. In line with government criteria on vaccine …

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Only traditional markets that can ensure epidemic prevention and control can reopen in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of nld.com.vn About 47 out of 234 traditional markets in HCM City with traders of fresh food, dry food and essential goods have opened. According to the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade, traditional markets earlier this week remained closed in districts 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, Go Vap, Phu Nhuan, Binh Chanh, Hoc Mon and Nha Be. About 22 markets are planning to reopen, including Dan Sinh and Thai Binh in District 1; Ban Co, Nguyen Van Troi and Vuon Chuoi in District 3; Phung Hung, Tan Thanh and Dong Khanh in District 5; Tan My in District 7; Rach Ong, Pham The Hien, Nhi Thien Duong and Xom Cui in District 8; Binh Hung Hoa, Da Sa, Khu pho 2, Binh Long and Kien Duc in Binh Tan District; Phu Nhuan, Tran Huu Trang and Nguyen Dinh Chieu in Phu Nhuan District and Phuoc Loc in Nha Be District. All unofficial gathering and trading activities, however, that encroach on roads …

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Lach Huyen Port in Hai Phong city (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Amid the logistics industry’s development and the Fourth Industrial Revolution , new logistics services have increased and required more quality and creative human resources, heard a forum held both in person and virtually on October 15. Vo Tan Thanh, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City branch of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( VCCI ), said developing human resources is one of the five focal tasks during the country’s socio-economic process in the time ahead. Improving logistics services and developing infrastructure are also considered important factors for enhancing the economy’s competitiveness, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic and Industry 4.0 have generated new challenges, affected Vietnam’s economic development, and changed the business environment around the globe. Truong Anh Dung, General Director of the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training under the Ministry of Labour, …

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