For about two weeks, families in Ma Lam Town, Ham Thuan Bac District cannot drive vehicles through fields near Ham Phu Commune due to barricades of the Vinh Hao - Phan Thiet expressway, which spans over 100 km within Binh Thuan Province. There are supposed to be roads and tunnels near the expressway for everyday transport, but the infrastructure has not been completed yet. The surrounding areas therefore have uneven terrain and are flooded. Unfinished work at a tunnel under the Dau Giay - Phan Thiet - Vinh Hao expressway leaves the area flooded after rain, May 26, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Viet Quoc People have to park their vehicles at nearby gardens, and walk through the area instead. But when it rains and the water rises, sometimes by up to 1.5 m, even simply walking can be dangerous. "We know it would be dangerous, but our fields on the other side are unattended," said Pham Quang Thanh, 57 as he left his motorbike and waddled through the water-filled tunnel to … [Read more...] about Incomplete roadworks stop farmers from accessing their fields
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Five-month retail sales of consumer goods, services highest in eight years
Fashion and apparel products for families and children. — VNA/VNS Photo Total retail sales of consumer goods and services in the first five months of this year was estimated at VND2.52 quadrillion ($107.2 billion), a year-on-year rise of 12.6 per cent, the highest recorded in the same period since 2015, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO). It underlines that the five-month result represents a surge of 28.3 per cent over the same time in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. Specifically, in the January-May period, revenue from retail sales of goods was VND1.99 quadrillion, up 10.7 per cent year on year. Upturn was seen in sales of food and foodstuff (14.6 per cent), garment and textile (11.1 per cent), home appliances (4.8 per cent), transport vehicle excluding automobiles (4.2 per cent), and educational and cultural products (1.9 per cent). Strong rise in revenue from retail sales of goods was seen in many localities, led by Bac Ninh with 19.6 per cent, … [Read more...] about Five-month retail sales of consumer goods, services highest in eight years
Coal still with part to play in energy mix
The clearance of 200-300 coal wagons per day via the La Lay border gate in the central province of Quang Tri is being deemed impractical, affecting Logistics PTS Vietnam’s future aim of importing five million metric tonnes of coal annually. “Transportation and warehouse infrastructure is scarce, and so we can only remove about 100 vehicles per day,” said PTS general director Nguyen Quang Huy. According to him, if Vietnam fails to strengthen infrastructure, improve National Highway 15D, and invest in warehouses, it will miss the chance to compete with Thailand in purchasing coal from Laos. In February, Laos’ energy ministry announced findings of coal field surveys in the provinces of Sekong and Saravane, indicating that reserves may be as high as 500 million MT. Coal still with part to play in energy mix, Source: evn.com.vn Vietnam may experience a power scarcity if the availability of coal becomes constrained. According to Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), the total … [Read more...] about Coal still with part to play in energy mix
Over 5,000 tons of fresh lychee shipped to China via Lao Cai border gate
He said that all shipments of fresh lychee arriving at the border gate are given priority to be cleared before other types of goods, adding that the office strives to provide the best condition for exporters to speed up customs clearance. To support the export of the fruit, the Management Board of Lao Cai Border Economic Zone has directed units at the border gate to arrange for staff to begin shifts early to ensure all procedures are completed within one day. Ahead of the lychee season, the board held discussions with the Chinese side to tackle obstacles to facilitate the export of Vietnamese agricultural products. Hoang Minh Du, deputy head of the border station based at Kim Thanh II International Border Gate, said that before the lychee season, the unit had devised a plan to regulate traffic and asked soldiers on duty at the border gate to give priority to trucks carrying lychee fruit. When vehicles arrived at the border area, they were guided to avoid traffic jams even during … [Read more...] about Over 5,000 tons of fresh lychee shipped to China via Lao Cai border gate
Vietnamese military unit supports Lao counterpart in repairing technical equipment
Accordingly, the Son La provincial Military Command handed over 10 infantry gun cabinets and received two vehicles for repairs. Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Phouthit Sengpheng, Deputy Commander of the Houaphanh provincial Military Command, thanked the Vietnamese unit for their support, adding that the command would use the above equipment to gain the highest efficiency in weapon preservation and combat readiness. Senior Colonel Bui Van Son, Second-in-Command of the Son La provincial Military Command, underlined that over the past time, the defense cooperation between the two units has witnessed fruitful development in a more practical and substantial manner. Meanwhile, the support of the Son La provincial Military Command would help the Lao side to enhance the effectiveness of technical work and combat readiness in the coming time, he added. Also, the support contributed to deepening the special solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos. Translated by Quynh … [Read more...] about Vietnamese military unit supports Lao counterpart in repairing technical equipment