Although national energy-saving efforts have achieved some results, data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) showed that energy consumption remains high in many industries, even up to 1.3-1.6 times higher than in other regional countries. In total, the energy consumption of the industrial sector now accounts for more than 47 per cent of total national consumption, according to data presented by the Vietnam Energy Forum two years ago. … [Read more...] about New strategies essential for nation’s energy-saving goals
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BR Metals recognised as one of Singapore’s fastest growing companies for the third consecutive year
This award is a new addition to BR Metals' growing list of accolades. Previously, the company achieved a Top 30 position on Financial Times's ranking of 500 high-growth companies from the Asia Pacific region in 2019. Mr Frank Chen was also honoured as Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 (New Entrepreneur Category) - an award jointly accorded by the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) and the Rotary Club of Singapore. … [Read more...] about BR Metals recognised as one of Singapore’s fastest growing companies for the third consecutive year
Vietnam gov’t seeks to nearly triple wind power capacity to 12,000MW
Nguyen Dinh Cung, former director of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), also noted that relevant authorities need to conduct an overall assessment of the status of the power source and the level of allocation when approving the projects. … [Read more...] about Vietnam gov’t seeks to nearly triple wind power capacity to 12,000MW
Bright economic appearance after 35 years of innovation
Impressive development achievements Starting the innovation process with the determination to integrate internationally 35 years ago, Vietnam was still a country with backward and closed production. It had consistently implemented reforms, transforming from a centrally planned, subsidized economy to a multi-sectoral commodity economy, which operates under the market mechanism and the State's management and towards socialism. From 1986 to 2000, on average, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.51 percent annually. The agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector edged up 3.72 percent; the industry and construction sector rose 9.06 percent; the service sector climbed 6.66 percent. The economic structure had gradually shifted towards promoting industrialization and modernization. The agricultural sector had absolutely solved the food problem, ensuring national food security, changing Vietnam from a country with a lack of food to become the second-largest rice exporter in the world. … [Read more...] about Bright economic appearance after 35 years of innovation
CityLand Education (Vietnam) Announces Partnership with VET by EHL
EHL Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne is an ambassador for traditional Swiss hospitality and has been a pioneer in hospitality education since 1893 with over 25,000 alumni worldwide and over 120 nationalities among its students. EHL is the world's first hospitality management school that provides undergraduate and graduate programs at its campuses in Lausanne, Singapore and Chur-Passugg, as well as online learning solutions. The university of applied sciences is ranked n°1 by QS World University Rankings by subject and CEOWorld Magazine, and its gastronomic restaurant is the world's only educational establishment to hold a Michelin Star for two consecutive years. … [Read more...] about CityLand Education (Vietnam) Announces Partnership with VET by EHL