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Ambassador of Luxembourg to Việt Nam, Jean-Paul Senninger, writes for Việt Nam News on Luxembourg’s National Day (June 23) In 2023, Việt Nam and Luxembourg will celebrate their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Since then, the world has changed significantly, and so have our countries. Since the outset, our countries have nurtured excellent bilateral relations, which encompassed significant support to Việt Nam’s rural, health and tourism sectors. These building blocks supported Việt Nam’s successful SDG agenda and paved the way, in recent years, to close cooperation in the banking and finance sectors, as well as academia and research. Beyond these sectors, we see tremendous opportunities in digital innovation, start-ups, green energy, circular economy, health tech, automotive and logistics. Bourscheid Castle in north-eastern Luxembourg. The medieval castle, which stands on a site with archaeological evidence of structures dating back to Roman times, is a tourist … [Read more...] about Luxembourg and Việt Nam to celebrate 50 years of friendship

Israeli archaeologists on Wednesday unveiled a rare ancient mosque in the country's south that the antiquities officials said sheds light on the region's transition from Christianity to Islam. The remains of the mosque, believed to be more than 1,200 years old, were discovered during works to build a new neighbourhood in the Bedouin city of Rahat, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in a statement. The mosque located in the Negev desert contains "a square room and a wall facing the direction of Mecca", with a half-circle niche in that wall pointing to the south, the IAA said. "These unique architectural features show that the building was used as a mosque," the authority said, noting it probably hosted a few dozen worshippers at a time. A short distance from the mosque, a "luxurious estate building" was also discovered, with remains of tableware and glass artefacts pointing to the wealth of its residents, the IAA said. Three years ago, the authority unearthed another mosque … [Read more...] about Israel uncovers rare early mosque in Negev

NS BlueScope Vietnam officially launched first-ever pre-painted alloy-coated steel in the market COLORBOND® for Panel for sandwich panel application used in Cool Rooms, Clean Rooms, and Architectural Walls This specific product range utilizes elite technologies from the world’s alloy-coated steel, and is a unique product on the market to help solve investors’ pain points when constructing projects that require sandwich panel application for cool rooms, clean rooms and architectural walls. Corrosion (cool room), Bacteria (clean room), Color fading (architectural wall) are the pain points that the new pre-painted alloy-coated steel COLORBOND® for Panel can prevent Since entering the Vietnamese market, BlueScope has maintained its competitive advantage with positioning as a pioneer in research and development of breakthrough technologies for the alloy-coated steel market based on over 130 years of experience from Australia. “The sandwich panel market is part of … [Read more...] about Exclusive steel for cool rooms, clean rooms and architectural walls launched

Tightly controlling waste sources Company director Le Van Xuan said the company discharges three types of waste: solid, industrial and hazardous waste. Solid waste comprises waste paper, used office utensils, canteen waste, domestic waste and non-hazardous industrial waste. The company has signed a contract with the People’s Committee of Na Duong Town for waste collection, classification, transportation and treatment. Normal industrial solid waste (ashes and cinders) is transported by specialized vehicles to the 9.6ha Na Duoi dumping ground, about 2.5-3km away from residential areas and the company’s factory. In 2019, the Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST) certified that the company’s ashes and cinders were eligible for use as ground filling materials. On February 10, 2022, the institute granted another standard conformity certificate allowing the company to use its ashes and cinders as mineral additive for cement production. Hazardous waste is sorted … [Read more...] about Taking waste treatment very seriously

Occupying the third floor of the grade A Capital Place building, 29 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, and attaching the flagship Thang Long branch on the ground floor, the new head office brings together three existing offices across Hanoi into one place for seamless operations and better client service. It features an open-plan office, creating a spacious and comfortable working environment for its employees, and applies technology to optimise office spaces and usability. “Vietnam is an exciting and dynamic market and an important part of our global footprint. It’s great to see our business grow from strength to strength, offering an innovative suite of solutions for consumers and businesses, while contributing to the sustainable development of the Vietnamese economy. Deeply committed to Vietnam, we will continue to grow with the country and make a difference for its people and community.” said Patrick Lee, Cluster CEO, Singapore & ASEAN Markets (Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered launches new Head Office in Hanoi

Improved production, business efficiency Vimico adheres rigorously to the Law on Environmental Protection. In addition to staff training organized by the Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin), Vimico also organizes a separate training class on environmental protection for managers in charge of departments and workshops, thereby raising awareness of environmental protection in production and business activities. In mineral mining, the corporation applies technology selectively to enrich primary ores, and thoroughly recover metallic minerals. As a result, it can both reduce resource loss and improve environmental protection efficiency by not leaving metal ores that pollute soil, rock and water sources, reducing the volume of ore transport and dust generated during the transportation process. At the same time, it maintains the watering mode to limit generated dust on mining routes. The corporation also plants trees to protect the environment … [Read more...] about Vimico raises environmental awareness

Energy Observer docks at Khanh Hoi Port in HCMC's District 4 on Wednesday as part of its visit to the city from June 18 to 29. The French vessel has been on a world tour for five years without having to consume any fossil fuel. It is the first vessel in the world that is autonomous in energy thanks to her onboard technologies, combining multiple sources of solar, wind and hydropower produced on board. Following her launch in April 2017, Energy Observer departed on a world tour that year, with HCMC its 73rd stop. Departing from its home port of Saint-Malo (France) in 2017, the Energy Observer has sailed more than 50,000 nautical miles and visited more than 40 countries and territories. The Energy Observer features a dual-body design to reduce water resistance. The ship has a length of 30 meters, a width of 12 meters, and can reach a maximum speed of 14 knots per hour. On board, there are a total of more than 200 solar panels placed on the … [Read more...] about World’s first zero-emission ship docks in HCMC

To enhance its commitment to music fans and emerging talent, Mastercard has joined forces with acclaimed producer Timbaland’s Beatclub music creator platform. Inspired by the original songs developed for Mastercard’s album, up-and-coming Beatclub music creators were mentored by Timbaland as they remixed two standout tracks. “Our first ever music album featuring the inspiring, original work of 10 rising artists takes our innovative sonic branding approach to an even higher, unmatched level,” said Raja Rajamannar, Mastercard chief marketing and communications officer and president, Healthcare. “From Algeria to Australia and Slovenia to Sweden, each of the artists integrated our melody into their songs and created something that we are all truly proud of! We hope others will enjoy these songs as much as we do.” “The launch of our first ever music album marks a new milestone in Mastercard’s sonic brand journey. The power of music is both universal, yet individual - enabling … [Read more...] about Mastercard launches its first ever music album: Priceless®

The first Southeast Asian outdoor astronomy park located in Hanoi is nearing completion after five years of construction. Located in Duong Noi urban area in Ha Dong District, Hanoi, Astronomy Park is an outdoor public project for outer space lovers. The Astronomy Park in Hanoi was designed and constructed by Malaysia-based EGO Group. As its concept design is based on the idea of simulating the process of shaping the universe billions of years ago, the park reproduces the Big Bang and the formation of planets in the solar system. The construction of the first outdoor astronomy park in Southeast Asia started on July 4, 2017. The park area is 120.000 sqm, of which 6.000 sqm is the water surface area of the Bach Hop Thuy Lake. The Astronomy Park features the Zodiac Square, Milky Way Garden, Solar System Square, Moonlight Bridge, UFO Playground, Alien Square, Black Hole Pool, Light Fountain, among others. Photo: … [Read more...] about Exploring first astronomy park in Southeast Asia

FIFA said the change was due to the unusual timing of the tournament as well as the impact of Covid-19 on squads. The showpiece event in Qatar will run from Nov. 21-Dec. 18. "The number of players to be included on the final list has been increased to at least 23 and a maximum of 26," it said in a statement. "No more than 26 people (up to 15 substitutes and 11 team officials) will be allowed to sit on the team bench." UEFA took a similar decision last year, allowing sides to pick three extra players for the European Championship due to the pandemic. The International Football Association Board this month gave the green light to the use of five substitutions in matches, which was initially introduced as a tweak to the rules because of Covid-19. … [Read more...] about FIFA increases squad limit to 26 for World Cup