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The second project, Metro Line No. 3A (Ben Thanh – Tan Kien), is 19.5 kilometres long and costs 1.8 billion USD. It will connect to metro lines at the upcoming Ben Thanh Station in District 1 to transport travelers from the city centre to southwest provinces. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment for seven major projects

Despite fast population aging and the number of people aged 65 and above making up 7.7 percent of the population, Vietnam is still one of the few countries effectively responding to the pandemic. To sustain this achievement, it should prepare all conditions necessary for ensuring social security and nursing services for the elderly, especially the ones living alone, at care centres, and with disabilities, the UNFPA said./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16

Binh Dinh Provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment on January 13 issued the fine to MTV Nhat Nam Hung Company in Long My Industrial Zone in Quy Nhon City. The company has also been suspended for six months. According to the department, the company showed violations in collecting and storing solid waste, cleaning their site, and growing trees. The company also had installed and put into use a new production line without having approval from local authorities. They had also moved machinery to another area without having studied the environmental impacts, the department added. All these activities by the MTV Nhat Nam Hung Company had seriously violated regulations on environmental protection, the department concluded. The company has been asked to carry out measures to restore the environment within 30 days since the fine was issued. … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh firm fined for violating environmental regulations

Locals who fled to higher ground are seen at a temporary shelter following an earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi province, Indonesia, January 16, 2021 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Photo: Reuters Dwikorita Karnawati, the head of Indonesia’s meteorology and geophysics agency, told Metro TV on Saturday that another quake was possible and could reach a magnitude of 7.0, urging residents to keep out of the water because of the tsunami risk. … [Read more...] about Aftershock rocks Indonesia quake zone as search continues

From the data sources and photos of the State Records and Archives Bureau, the Standing Office of Human Rights and professional and amateur photographers throughout the country, the Organizing Board selected 200 photos and documents that meet three factors: (1) the scientific feature, representing rights; (2) the artistic feature, expressing the feelings of happiness and (3) technical factor to ensure resolution and effects. … [Read more...] about Human Rights achievements: Impressive communications from direct to online mode