Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway extends free toll collection for 30 days more. (Photo: SGGP) Previously, from 2 p.m. on June 23, Trung Luong - My Thuan BOT Joint Stock Company applied trial toll collection at toll stations on the Trung Luong - My Thuan Expressway for one week, from June 23 to June 30, to ensure stable operation of the toll collection system and staff mastering manipulations before putting the system into official operation. Accordingly, the management unit has served more than 186,700 turns of vehicles, an average of about 31,100 turns of vehicles per day. During the test toll collection, the security and order situation is ensured. All vehicles comply with taking IC cards when entering the expressway and returning it when exiting. The entire monitoring system for toll collection operates stably and meets the requirements of toll collection, observation, and storage. However, on weekends, the traffic is crowded, often increasing suddenly during peak hours, … [Read more...] about Trung Luong – My Thuan Expressway extends free toll collection for 30 days
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Herbalife Vietnam organizes International Children’s Day
This was part of the voluntary initiatives the company holds on an annual basis with active participation from members and employees to provide practical support and care for children in need. Accordingly, Herbalife volunteers visited and talked to the children, encouraged them to exercise and participate in physical group activities to stay healthy, and gave them books, school stationery , and other nice gifts. Mr. Le Trung Thuc , Director of Nghe An Social Activities Center , said: “I would like to express my deep gratitude towards Herbalife Vietnam for giving valuable help to the disadvantaged children of the Center on International Children's Day. In addition to enabling the children to access delicious and nutritious meals every day, Herbalife Vietnam's encouragement and care for the children on these special occasions brings them joy and happiness.” Ms. Doan Le Phong, Vice President of Women’s Charity Association of HCMC (WOCA) , said: “Over the past few … [Read more...] about Herbalife Vietnam organizes International Children’s Day
Defense corporation marks foundation day
Addressing the event, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam, Deputy Minister of National Defense, highly appreciated achievements of the corporation over the past 60 years. In the context of new requirements of the military’s construction and defense industry’s development, General Nam suggested several orientations on business and manufacturing strategies and required the corporation’s leadership to study measures to implement. He urged the company to enhance product promotion and exports in the time to come, especially for defense industry goods. At the event, on behalf of the State President, General Nam presented the second-class Military Exploit Order to the corporation’s leadership. Translated by Trung Thanh … [Read more...] about Defense corporation marks foundation day
HCMC’s economies recover quickly together
At the meeting The statement was made by Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai at a meeting on the city’s socio-economic situation in the first half of the year that was held on June 29 with the participation of Secretary of the Party Committee of the city Nguyen Van Nen and Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le. Problems of administrative procedures are the biggest obstacles that have affected the attraction of capital resources, public investment disbursement and impeded capital flows into trade and business production, he said. The city’s chairman asked departments and agencies to focus on solving barriers to promptly handle requests of individuals and businesses to speed up the economy. Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (L), Secretary of the Party Committee of the city Nguyen Van Nen (C) and Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le attend the meeting. (Photo: SGGP) Chairman of the HCMC … [Read more...] about HCMC’s economies recover quickly together
Vietnam urgently fighting against climate change
Channels in District 4 of HCMC are cleaned from waste Statistics from the Vietnam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change (under the Natural Resources & Environment Ministry) reveal that by 2050, if the sea level increases by 18-30cm, Vietnam will lose about 2 percent of its GDP. Its agriculture will bear the most damages, seeing a drop of 13.5 percent in its added value and a loss of $43 billion from 2020-2100. In 2100, if the sea level rises by 100cm, 6.3 percent of the surface area of Vietnam will be lost, while the affected proportions of the railway system, national roads, and provincial roads will be 4 percent, 9 percent, and 12 percent, respectively. The Mekong Delta will experience the most severe damages, at 52.39 percent; followed by the Red River Delta at 31.4 percent and the Central coastal area at 9.1 percent. Vietnam will face a high chance of non-economic damages like declining health, relocated economic zones, land loss due to land slide, … [Read more...] about Vietnam urgently fighting against climate change
Securities stocks strengthen after draft on T+2 settlement cycle
Before today's trading session, investors received the news that the Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD) had recently consulted on a draft regulation on clearing and payment of securities transactions under the direction of adjusting the payment time for completing the T+2 settlement cycle of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam. One of the essential contents of this draft is the adjustment of the time for securities settlement and clearing banks to complete payment from 3.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. to from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on the trade date plus two days (T+2). With this new regulation, investors can trade right in the afternoon trading session of T+2. According to the draft, the money for securities transactions will be transferred to investors' accounts one day earlier than the old regulations. Therefore, investors can use the money to buy securities right in the afternoon trading session of T+2 instead of having to advance money as before. The new regulation on clearing … [Read more...] about Securities stocks strengthen after draft on T+2 settlement cycle
N.A. Chairman receives leaders of several Hungarian companies
At the meetings with a leader of Gedeon Richter Company – Hungary’s multinational company operating in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology research and development (R&D), and representatives of Egis Company - a leading pharmaceutical company in the Central Eastern Europe, Hue appreciated the results of their activities in Vietnam, adding that pharmaceuticals is the country’s potential field of cooperation with many preferential policies. Leaders of Gedeon Richter and Egis showed their hope that Vietnam will speed up and simplify administrative procedures for drug registration so that many new products can be supplied to the Vietnamese market; issue a longer pharmaceutical distribution license; and find solutions to some problems related to drug registration. Noting their recommendations, the Vietnamese N.A. Chairman stated that not only the Ministry of Health but also other ministries and sectors are stepping up administrative procedure reform in order … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman receives leaders of several Hungarian companies
Reopening increases foreign interest in transport upgrade
Roads, airports, and seaports are being looked at by overseas companies in terms of investment feasibility, Photo: Shutterstock On June 16, Hoang Gia Khanh, deputy general director of state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR), received a delegation of Austrian businesses at its headquarters who introduced new products and technology solutions aiming to seek opportunities in the local industry. The commercial counsellor of the Austrian Embassy in Hanoi said that businesses expect to intensify cooperation with VNR, specifically those in funding and upgrading projects, as well as machinery upgrading and maintenance. He added that besides official development assistance, the Austrian government also has other financial tools that can help VNR access financial resources and technologies. According to Khanh, investment demand for the industry’s infrastructure development is huge and he highly appreciates the products and technology of groups like Plasser & Theurer and … [Read more...] about Reopening increases foreign interest in transport upgrade
Ly Hoang Nam ranked 364th in ATP world ranking
This is the highest position a Vietnamese player has ever ranked. Previously, Nam's highest ranking was 385th, recorded in November 2018. The result is attributed to the fact that the player triumphed at ITF M15 in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh, earning 45 points. With the latest ranking, he remains the number-one tennis player in Southeast Asia and is far ahead of rivals in the region. Kasidit Samrej, a 21-year-old player of Thailand, is the second at 662nd. Nam has made an impressive comeback after winning three titles at tournaments in Egypt and Mexico. Previously, Nam finished the M15 Chiangrai tournament series held in Thailand with a runner-up position. He also successfully defended the gold medal in the prestigious men's singles event at the 31st Southeast Asian Games. The promotion on the ATP rankings is expected to help him have more opportunities to participate in many international tournaments. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Ly Hoang Nam ranked 364th in ATP world ranking
Brave non-commissioned officer posthumously promoted to Colonel
Under the decision, non-commissioned officer Bui Van Nhien was posthumously promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel. Born on October 8, 1969, non- commissioned Lieutenant Colonel Bui Van Nhien enlisted in the military in March 1989 as an officer of the Political Department of Factory Z195 under the General Department of Defense Industry (Ministry of National Defense). Previously, on June 26, while on vacation in Phu Quoc, Kien Giang province, Colonel Nhien heard a call for help as a child was drowning in the waters near the Restaurant Sonasea. Without hesitation, he promptly jumped into the sea to save the victim with the support of rescue staff. Unfortunately, after taking the victim ashore safely, Colonel Nhien showed signs of exhaustion. Although being given first aid, he died on the same day. On June 27, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a letter of sympathy to the family of Lieutenant Colonel Bui Van Nhien, underlining that his bravery and self-sacrifice have … [Read more...] about Brave non-commissioned officer posthumously promoted to Colonel