The event was attended by Chief of the Vietnam Coast Guard Major General Le Quang Dao, among others. The establishment of the Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance Division marked the new height of the Vietnam Coast Guard Command in general and its Staff in particular, on the occasion of the Vietnam Coast Guard Command’s 25th anniversary of its foundation day. Meanwhile, it also helps the Staff of the Vietnam Coast Guard grasp situations at sea early and from afar, meeting all task requirements of protecting the national sovereignty over sea and islands in the current context. Addressing the event, Major General Le Quang Dao congratulated the unit on its new development, urging the General Department II of the Ministry of National Defense and functional units to create favorable conditions for the unit in both personnel and equipment, so as to meet all task requirements. He also asked the newly-established division to ensure its firm political stance, raise competence and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard’s Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance Division established
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Vietnamese province halts foreign firms’ partnerships with 328 farms over environmental issues
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam has written to four foreign-invested firms asking them to suspend cooperation agreements with 328 livestock farms as these farms have no certificates of completion of environmental protection works. Previously, the department, in collaboration with relevant agencies and local authorities, conducted inspections to assess the adherence to legal requirements for environmental protection by nearly 10,000 livestock farms and poultry facilities in the province. The four-month comprehensive review of documents and on-site inspections resulted in the discovery of 328 pig and chicken farming operations across 10 out of 11 districts and cities, excluding Bien Hoa City, holding livestock farming contracts with four foreign-invested enterprises without the necessary environmental permits. Those foreign-invested enterprises consists of C.P. Vietnam Joint Stock Company, Japfa Comfeed Vietnam Co. Ltd., … [Read more...] about Vietnamese province halts foreign firms’ partnerships with 328 farms over environmental issues
Winners of Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2023 announced
RYNAN Technologies JSC wins the first prize in the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2023 for its smart insect monitoring system. — Photo courtesy of the organiser Qualcomm Technologies Inc, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc, has announced the top three winners of the third season of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC). RYNAN Technologies JSC, which designs and makes a smart insect monitoring system, won first prize. XB Technology Company Limited won second prize with its drone delivery based on cellular connectivity, and Benkon Corp, with its energy saving solution for air conditioners, won third prize. They won cash prizes of US$100,000, $75,000 and $50,000, respectively. QVIC 2023 attracted the participation of 141 companies around the country, which was the highest number of applicants in the programme's history. A jury of experts chose 10 shortlisted companies in February this year based on unique innovation, technology differentiation and localisation, … [Read more...] about Winners of Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2023 announced
VinFast eyes Europe expansion amid potential EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
The EV maker plans to deliver approximately 3,000 EVs to France, Germany, and the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of 2023, as the EU contemplates imposing import tariffs on Chinese EV competitors, according to a recent Reuters report. VinFast’s CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy revealed that the company anticipates introducing its VF8 models in France, Germany, and the Netherlands in Q4 this year. "Other models like the VF6, VF7, and VF9 are slated for a 2024 launch," she added. “Thuy did not indicate the number of VF8 sport utility vehicles (SUVs), but a person familiar with the matter said it would be around 3,000 vehicles, including some for Israel,” Reuters wrote. This move marks a significant growth target, with the company aiming to quadruple its European sales volume, a considerable jump from its earlier modest target of 700 EVs. The EU's stringent scrutiny of Chinese EV makers and the anticipated imposition of import tariffs could present a lucrative opening for VinFast. If the … [Read more...] about VinFast eyes Europe expansion amid potential EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Vietnam’s Nha Trang – Lien Khuong expy proposed to be built in next 3 years
Authorities in Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong Provinces, located in Vietnam’s south-central and Central Highlands regions, respectively, have sought to develop a 103km-long expressway linking the two localities in the 2025-28 period, said a local official. The administration of Khanh Hoa recently told relevant agencies to work with a consulting unit on a proposal to develop the Nha Trang - Lien Khuong Expressway project, Nguyen Tan Tuan, chairman of the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee, said on Thursday. According to the proposal, the route would start from an intersection with the Nha Trang - Cam Lam Expressway in Khanh Hoa to the end of the Lien Khuong - Prenn Expressway in Lam Dong, with some 48km of the route in Khanh Hoa and the rest in Lam Dong. The projected end of the Nha Trang - Lien Khuong Expressway project, which will link Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam with Lam Dong Province in the country’s Central Highlands region. Photo: Tran Huong / Tuoi Tre … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Nha Trang – Lien Khuong expy proposed to be built in next 3 years