Nam San 3A hydropower plant was initially owned by Lao-based Phongsubthavy Group but was sold to Thai BCPG Niwat Adirek, president and CEO of BCPG, disclosed that the company had achieved more than 90 per cent progress on the construction of the 220-kV transmission line project, Nam Tai, in Laos. The Nam Tai project is planned to connect with the transmission line of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) to transmit electricity generated from BCPG’s two hydropower plants in Laos, Nam San 3A and Nam San 3B, to Vietnam this September. “The Nam Tai transmission line project has the capacity to transmit 800 MW electricity generated from hydropower plants in Northern Laos to Northern Vietnam. In the first phase, we will focus on transmitting 114 MW of electricity from our two hydropower plants, which we have already achieved a Power Purchase Agreement with EVN, to Vietnam. In the next phase, we plan to provide transmission line service to new green power plants nearby, which are now under … [Read more...] about Bangchak Corporation will sell electricity for Vietnam from September
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Hà Nội People’s Court starts appellate trial for 19 defendants related to Đà Nẵng-Quảng Ngãi Expressway project
Defendants at the appellate trial on Monday morning in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên HÀ NỘI — The People’s Court of Hà Nội on Monday morning started an appellate trial for 19 defendants and related parties involved in violations at the Đà Nẵng-Quảng Ngãi Expressway project. The trial panel is chaired by Judge Mai Anh Tài. The appellate trial is set to take place between Monday and Thursday. More than 25 lawyers are representing the defendants. The trial is to hear the appeal of the 19 defendants, the appeal of the civil plaintiff and that of parties with related interests and obligations. At the end of 2021, the People's Court of Hà Nội sentenced 36 defendants to be between two years suspended sentence to eight years and six months in prison for violating regulations on construction investment, causing serious consequences. The project was invested by the State-owned Việt Nam Expressway Corporation (VEC) with a total length of nearly 140km. The first section of the … [Read more...] about Hà Nội People’s Court starts appellate trial for 19 defendants related to Đà Nẵng-Quảng Ngãi Expressway project
‘Vietnamese Messi’ moves to Ligue 2 side Pau FC: media
Vietnamese star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai left for France on Monday morning after L’Équipe reported that he is on the verge of signing for Ligue 2 outfit Pau FC. Dubbed the 'Vietnamese Messi,' Quang Hai is expected to undergo a medical check-up upon his arrival in France ahead of signing an initial two-year contract, with the option to extend for a further third year, according to the L’Équipe ’s report on Sunday. If the deal is concluded, he will become the first Vietnamese footballer to be contracted to a French professional club. Pau FC’s decision to sign Hai is two-fold -- scouts believe in the player’s potential but the deal is also considered to be a marketing coup as he has 800,000 Instagram followers and 2.5 million fans on Faceboo, the French sport newspaper commented. The move is expected to attract major attention to Pau from Southeast Asia, it added. Vietnamese star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is pictured ahead of his departure for France at Noi … [Read more...] about ‘Vietnamese Messi’ moves to Ligue 2 side Pau FC: media
Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in UK
Representatives cut the ribbons to open the programme. — VNA/VNS Photo LONDON — A programme to introduce Vietnamese goods and foods in the UK is underway at Longdan Supermarket in Crawley, about 45km south of London. The week-long event, which started on Sunday, is hosted by the Vietnam Trade Office under the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Association in the UK (VBUK), and Longdan and EUTEK groups. As part of activities in the trade promotion programme of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the event aims to promote high-quality Vietnamese products that are benefiting from the UK-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) to British retailers and consumers. Handicraft products, coffee, fresh and dried fruits, canned fruit juice, vermicelli, dried noodle, rice papers, cashew nuts, and fragrant rice from reputable export enterprises of Việt Nam are being displayed at the supermarket and Vietnamese markets in Nottingham. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in UK
Hanoi to pilot real-time reporting system in Q3
The goal is to ensure a consistent reporting system from the grassroots to city-level agencies, which helps save time and cost for all parties involved. Hanoi is scheduled to pilot a real-time reporting system in the third quarter of this year, as the city looks to further enhance transparency and efficiency in state governance. Locals proceed with administrative procedures at the city's agencies. File photo. The move was revealed in the city’s plan No.173 on the development and management of Hanoi’s reporting system in the 2022-2025 period. In the first phase, Hanoi would start piloting the reporting system for socio-economic issues in several departments, units, districts, and wards in the city during the third quarter of this year. In the second phase (fourth quarter of 2022), the reporting system is set to be adopted by all units of the city’s apparatus, targeting 100% of socio-economic reports in the city delivered through the reporting system. In … [Read more...] about Hanoi to pilot real-time reporting system in Q3
Newly-appeared low pressure zone in East Sea may develop into storm
According to the National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting, a low-pressure zone appeared in Luzon Island, Philippines; and at 7 a.m. on Monday, the system was located at around 13.5-14.5 degrees north latitude and 119.5-120.5 degrees east longitude. In the next 24 hours, it is forecast to slowly move westward and become intensive gradually as a tropical depression and storm respectively. However, the storm will not enter the mainland but it will be likely to operate in the northern East Sea, causing the bad weather near the Spratly and Paracel Islands next several days. This morning, the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control released an official letter to allow Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant to close a sluice gate, starting at 3 p.m. on the same day. Thus, the hydropower plant only opened a gate to discharge water. By Van Phuc- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Newly-appeared low pressure zone in East Sea may develop into storm
TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan
Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group, announced the new corporate purpose in Vietnam From 2022 to 2024, TCP Group is further driving the organisation towards sustainable business growth and creating a positive impact on society and the environment, locally and globally. "Five years ago, we announced the synergy of our various businesses into TCP Group, and we have been working towards sustainable development goals ever since. Up to now, events like COVID-19 and digital transformation have tremendously affected business, society, and the environment. We, therefore, are revisiting our purpose and strategies in every aspect to prepare for the volatile future and to create growth for the organisation while energising the sustainability of the world with a new purpose, called Energising A Better World For All,” said Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group. Throughout its over 60 years of operation, TCP Group's priority has been to ensure the development of the economy, society, and … [Read more...] about TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan
Fusion Resort & Villas Danang celebrates premium launch
The Fusion brand has a unique identity, one built on an innovative take on wellness-inspired hospitality. Fusion Resort & Villas Danang – the first residential project of Fusion in Vietnam delivers on that identity, with its core values reflected in every detail of the property. Located on the coast of Non Nuoc Beach with an area of 15.75 hectares at the gateway to the UNESCO world natural heritages Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary, Fusion Resort & Villas Danang is a special project developed by Lodgis Hospitality Holdings, a hotel investment platform and joint venture between Warburg Pincus and VinaCapital. Fusion Resort & Villas Danang will offer outstanding facilities and an array of dining options to render guests’ gastronomic journey memorable, with the resort’s overlooking the pool and ocean; a beachside grill house and bar restaurant, and another restaurant and bar located on the 10 th floor of the hotel. Diners can take in the panoramic … [Read more...] about Fusion Resort & Villas Danang celebrates premium launch
The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam
Denis Brunetti, president in Vietnam and Myanmar for Ericsson With digital transformation being accelerated in the manufacturing sector, what are the factors for the successful development of smart factories in Vietnam? The next wave of socioeconomic development in Vietnam will be created through innovation, science, and technology, driven by the digital economy. A key component of Vietnam’s socioeconomic development strategy is the digital economy, which will contribute 25 per cent of GDP by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030. It will also further enhance productivity in all key economic sectors of Vietnam. The new digital economy will be created by scientific and technological advancements and innovation, particularly in areas such as 5G, AI, machine learning, automation, cloud computing, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With our global scale and expertise, we look forward to supporting Vietnam with the expanded deployment of 4G and 5G networks moving forward. … [Read more...] about The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam
Vietnam’s ministries and private sector sit down on circular economy talk
The Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2022 illustrates the efforts of key stakeholders to establish a circular economy for sustainable development in Vietnam The forum is organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with relevant agencies. It welcomes nearly 500 delegates, which are representatives of ministries, municipalities, foreign embassies, international organisations, as well as research and educational institutes. The event’s purpose is to examine feasible circular economic (CE) models for Vietnam in light of the finest regional and global practices. In addition, it will specify the procedures, policies, and financial resources necessary to foster CE in the country. According to the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), developing Asia's ongoing reliance on fossil fuels and raw materials for manufacturing continues to strain already vulnerable ecosystems. Vietnam has the second-highest levels of air pollution in Southeast Asia in … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s ministries and private sector sit down on circular economy talk