Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Three years after beginning a pilot programme to buy solar power at VNĐ2,000 (8.7 US cents) per kWh generated in homes and offices, HCM City has signed up 290 consumers. The city’s power tariffs for domestic consumption range from VNĐ1,549 to VNĐ2,701 per kWh, depending on the quantum of use. Tuổi trẻ newspaper quoted some people as saying that the high cost of solar panels and equipment is what prevents more from signing up. Phu Hoàng Yến of Tân Bình District said, for instance, she first knew about the solar programme in 2016 through the media, but at that time installing the panels cost VNĐ200 million (US$8,700). Last June, when the cost had gone down to around VNĐ100 million, she bought the system, but even that price is unaffordable to many people, she said. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nga of Phú Nhuận District thought about it many times before finally deciding to … [Read more...] about HCM City looks to encourage solar energy use, pays consumers for power
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MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Hanoi, HCM City
The Ministry of Transport has proposed a plan to upgrade runways at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports, the nation’s two largest and busiest airports, which would cost around VND4.2 trillion (US$184 million). The runway at HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The Ministry of Transport has proposed a plan to upgrade the runways at the nation’s two biggest airports.-VNA/VNS Photo In the document submitted to the Government, the ministry said that the renovation of two runways at these airports was urgent as they pose potential risks to aviation safety. The move was made after the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the operator of domestic civilian airports, reported that the runways at the two airports in Ha Noi and HCM City have become seriously degraded. Cracks and subsidence had appeared on the surface of the runways. Some parts were reported as getting muddy in rainy weather, impacting the operations of large airplanes. The ministry has … [Read more...] about MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Hanoi, HCM City
MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Ha Noi, HCM City
The Ministry of Transport has proposed a plan to upgrade runways at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports, the nation’s two largest and busiest airports, which would cost around VND4.2 trillion (US$184 million). In the document submitted to the Government, the ministry said that the renovation of two runways at these airports was urgent as they pose potential risks to aviation safety. The move was made after the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the operator of domestic civilian airports, reported that the runways at the two airports in Ha Noi and HCM City have become seriously degraded. Cracks and subsidence had appeared on the surface of the runways. Some parts were reported as getting muddy in rainy weather, impacting the operations of large airplanes. The ministry has estimated that total investment capital for upgrading the runways at the two airports would cost roughly $184 million. Work on the security fence system and other roads would cost around VND256 billion ($11.2 … [Read more...] about MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Ha Noi, HCM City
HCM City calls for locals’ involvement in battle against dengue fever
Spraying chemical to kill mosquito (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The People’s Committees at districts, wards and communes must mobilise all resources and take drastic measures to prevent dengue fever, said Director of the municipal Department of Health Nguyen Tan Binh. He made the statement at a ceremony held on May 5 to launch a campaign in response to the ASEAN Dengue Day 2018. “Organisations, agencies and local people should set aside 10-15 minutes per week to find and kill mosquito larvae in their surroundings to prevent dengue fever”, he said. Binh urged strict sanctions for any organisation and individual that do not take actions to kill mosquito larvae. This year, the campaign will channel focus on removing containers of stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed during rainy season. It will cover inspection, surveillance and settlement of high-risk sites, along with communication activities among the community. Thanks to effective measures … [Read more...] about HCM City calls for locals’ involvement in battle against dengue fever
Heavy rains flood HCM City streets
Heavy rains flood tunnels at Bình Triệu Bridge on Wednesday morning. — Photo: tuoitre.vnViet Nam News HCM CITY — Heavy rainfall that lasted for a few hours in the early Wednesday morning flooded several streets and alleys in HCM City. Flooding occurred on Phạm Văn Đồng Street and Nguyễn Xí Street in Bình Thạnh District, and Phan Văn Trị Street in Gò Vấp District. Tree branches also fell on the roads. Numerous alleys in these areas were also flooded, even though water drainage systems along the roads have been upgraded. Tunnels at Bình Triệu Bridge in Bình Thạnh District and Khánh Hội Bridge in District 4 also flooded. Many vehicles broke down while travelling through deeply flooded areas. Hùng, a resident living on Nguyễn Xí Street, told Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that he saw rainwater mixed with oil on one road. Many residents … [Read more...] about Heavy rains flood HCM City streets