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Vinh applauded new steps of development in the Vietnam – Russia defence ties over the past years while showing his belief that the forthcoming Russia visit by Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich will contribute to upgrading bilateral defence relations. On the occasion, he suggested the Russian Defence Ministry actively join activities during Vietnam ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020. Vnukov, for his side, hailed military and military technical cooperation between the two nations with substantive outcomes, especially in tropical durability, navy and personnel training. He said he hopes that following the visit by Gen. Lich, Russia – Vietnam defence ties would be further strengthened and more effective. … [Read more...] about Deputy Defence Minister receives Russian Ambassador

Coal-fired power blamed for poor air quality: experts Experts have accused coal-fired power plants of causing air pollution in Hanoi, noting that they are emitting fine dust during operations. But operators of such plants have rejected the claim, according to local media. … [Read more...] about Energy Association asks PM to instruct provinces not to reject coal-fired power projects

In Japan, a report released in 2013 showed that all the ash and slag in the country, estimated at 12.5 million tons by that time, was recycled to make materials and additives in cement and concrete production, or for use in reinforcement and leveling of roads and construction works. … [Read more...] about Making building materials: best solution to power plants’ ash & slag

As demand for cash spikes as the Tet holiday nears, many ATMs in HCM City are either running out of cash or reporting technical problems. On Monday, lots of ATMs in Go Vap District ran short of cash. Thanh Hoai, a local resident, said that she tried three ATMs failed to withdraw any money. Then she came to the fourth which had cash, but she had to wait for so long because of long queues. As a result, she forced to leave. Just one among the four ATMs at CoopMart Phan Van Tri in Go Vap District could work on January 20 … [Read more...] about ATMs continues troubling people on Tet

Passengers have their hand luggage scanned at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The airport is overwhelmed with huge crowds of passengers ahead of Tet. - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC was overwhelmed with large crowds of passengers whose flights were delayed late yesterday, Tuoi Tre newspaper reports.  … [Read more...] about Passengers stuck at airport due to flight delays