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Thanh Hoa Province’s power grid currently has 21 110-kV substations, more than 8,348 distribution substations with a total capacity of 2,738,340 kVA, and a system of medium and low voltage lines which can supply power to 810,637 users in the province (up 14,292 over the same period in 2021). With a synchronous and modern electricity system, which is also regularly upgraded, PC Thanh Hoa has fully met the electricity demand for production and daily use of local residents. However, the power supply is expected to throw up challenges due to the shortage of peak capacity in the summer months and load regulation is required. The constantly growing demand will also significantly affect the stability and safety of the power grid, and possibly cause local overloads in some areas. Following directions of the EVNNPC, from early this year, PC Thanh Hoa has been devising solutions for these challenges. The company has monitored full loads or overloads, drawing up plans to rotate transformers … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa Power Company prepares for peak heat

At the meeting According to general statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in the first five months of 2022, approximately 206,110 tons of cashew kernels of all kinds were exported earning over US$1.19 billion in export turnover, down 7.81 percent in volume and 6.81 percent in value. However, the average export price was about $5,792 a ton, up 1.45 percent from the same period last year. Regarding imports in the first five months, enterprises imported about 968,000 tons of raw cashew nuts from abroad with a value of nearly $1.4 billion, down 35.24 percent in volume and down 37.84 percent in value over the same period in 2021. However, prices of imports from Africa increased by 15 percent-20 percent since the beginning of the season. More importantly, importers are tending to be slow to purchase raw materials due to many reasons but the most common is the price difference between imported raw cashew nuts and export kernel prices. The price of raw cashew … [Read more...] about Cashew exports down due to rising oil prices, epidemics, Russia Ukraine conflict

The US, China, and the EU remain the three largest markets for Vietnamese cashew, accounting for 26.8 percent, 17.7 percent, and 20.5 percent of the total export value of the cashew industry of Vietnam, respectively. Cashew nut exports to the US market declined by 10.1 percent in volume and 30.5 percent in value over the same period last year. Cashew nut exports to the EU market surged by 14 percent in volume but dropped by 21.2 percent in value. Cashew nut exports to China jumped by 136.4 percent in volume and 140.2 percent in value. Meanwhile, Vietnamese cashew processing enterprises imported 480,000 tons of raw cashew in April, spending up to $772 million, a sharp increase of 375 percent in volume and 470.5 percent in value compared to that in April last year. In the first four months of this year, Vietnam imported a total of 1.19 million tons of raw cashew, with a value of up to $1.88 billion, up 300 percent in volume and 323.5 percent in value over the same period last year. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cashew industry sees trade deficit for the first time

General Director of Vietnam Social Insurance Nguyen The Manh chairs the meeting with directors of social insurance in cities and provinces While chairing the meeting with directors of social insurance in cities and provinces, the leader of Vietnam Social Insurance has directed the heads of local social insurance agencies closely coordinate with the health sector to immediately ensure the adequate supply of drugs and medical supplies for patients especially patients with health insurance cards. The General Director of Vietnam Social Insurance requested local social insurance agencies to urgently coordinate with health departments and medical examination and treatment facilities covered by health insurance to monitor the progress of drug bidding for each concentrated bidding package and additional bidding at medical examination and treatment facilities to avoid delay in bidding, leading to a shortage of drugs for treatment and arising the procurement of drugs in contravention of the … [Read more...] about Leader of Vietnam Social Insurance directs urgent bidding to supply enough drugs

At the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Ho Chi Minh City are facing a number of bottlenecks related to labour regulation and administrative procedures that need to be promptly removed, heard a June 24 dialogue between the municipal leaders and the business community. The collection of seaport infrastructure fees was also pointed to by many participating businesses. From April 1, 2022, all container vehicles entering and leaving the city’s Cat Lai port have to pay an additional fee for using seaport infrastructure. Korean firms proposed the establishment of a monthly gross payment process and a reduction of the fee, given their difficulties from increased logistics costs. Phan Van Mai , Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said the southern economic hub is working to recover after two years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such recovery sees a significant contribution of the business communities, including … [Read more...] about HCM City works to clear hurdles for RoK investors

SEA Games champion Dao Hong Son made the most remarkable victories with all three wins by submission in the men's U56kg. "It was a hard-working day. But the result was so sweet, with three submission wins. Thank you for watching and encouraging me," Son posted on his Facebook page. Earlier, world champion Phung Thi Hue secured gold in the women's U45kg category. Hoang Thi Nhat Que won the women's U70kg class and Pham Tri Dung topped the men's U69kg pool. The Vietnamese team also brought home one silver by Pham Le Hoang Linh in the men's U85kg and 11 bronze medals. On the last day, athletes will vie for medals in the men's and women's team events. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese jujitsu fighters win four golds at ‘beach world cup’

A priceless common asset of the two peoples Since Cambodia's revolutionary and armed forces were strong and capable enough to defend the country, Vietnam withdrew its volunteer troops and advisors in 1989 under the agreement between the two parties and states, successfully fulfilling the glorious international mission in the neighboring country. After the Paris Peace Agreement in 1991 and the General Election in 1993, the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship was lifted to a new stage in accordance with the actual situation in each country. With the motto of "good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability," Vietnam-Cambodia relations have been continuously consolidated and extensively developed in all fields, of which defense cooperation is an important pillar. The first Vietnam - Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange held in May 2022 vividly manifested the contribution of defense cooperation to enhancing mutual understanding and … [Read more...] about Part 4: Towards a bright future

Dong Nai province currently has three enterprises investing in five projects in Cambodia. Since 2021, Dong Nai has provided 36 full-ride scholarships for Cambodian students. Every year, the province conducts meaningful activities to celebrate the Chol Chnam Thmay Festival for Cambodian students, among others. At the reception, Consul General Sok Dareth spoke highly of the investment efficiency of Dong Nai’s firms in Cambodia, hoping that the province will continue coordinating closely with Cambodia’s provinces in various fields, particularly agriculture, industry, culture, education, and promoting exchange programs among the two countries’ students and youths. The consul general asked Dong Nai province to enhance all-level delegation exchanges to further tighten the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Cambodia in the coming time. Translated by Quynh Oanh … [Read more...] about Dong Nai boosts cooperation with Cambodia’s provinces

Khai congratulated the Cambodian Government on the important achievements obtained under PM Hun Sen’s leadership, especially the success in COVID-19 containment and socio-economic reopening and recovery. Men Sam An, who is also Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her honor to represent the Cambodian Government to attend and deliver remarks at the ceremony marking the 55th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties held in Hanoi earlier the same day. Saying she is impressed with Vietnam’s all-round attainments over the past years, she expressed her belief that under the clear-sighted leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese Government and people will continue reaping more successes in national reforms and development and unceasingly promoting Vietnam’s stature in the international … [Read more...] about Deputy PMs agree on measures for strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia links

Bar 47 on Buon Ma Thuot Town's Che Lan Vien Street and Bar Monaco on Ly Thai To Street were blasting music when police officers rushed in. Crowds of customers tried to escape but were all detained. Packers containing drugs were found littering the floor. A gun loaded with 25 bullets was also found in Bar Monaco, hidden under the chair of 32-year-old Tran Tien Dung. Dung and other suspects were taken to the police station, where Dung confessed to have bought the firearm for VND3 million ($129) in Cambodia in 2016 for self-defense. A quick drug test revealed 44 people testing positive for narcotics. Police are gathering more evidence to fine the two bars' owners for various violations. … [Read more...] about 44 caught using drugs in Dak Lak bars