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Functional forces reported minor property damage after a fire hit a building in downtown Ho Chi Minh City at midnight on Friday. The blaze began on the top floor of the four-story Seaprodex building, which is home to several restaurants and coffee shops, on Dong Khoi Street in District 1 at around 0:00 on Saturday and quickly spread. The restaurants and coffee shops were closed by the time the fire broke out. The Seaprodex building is on fire in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, August 13, 2022. Photo: Thanh Nghia / Tuoi Tre Many explosions were heard from the inferno, according to witnesses. Firefighters put out the blaze in just a couple of minutes later. No casualties were reported but numerous tables and chairs were destroyed. Fire trucks are pictured at the scene of a fire in the Seaprodex building in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, August 13, 2022. Photo: Thanh Nghia / Tuoi Tre Fire trucks are pictured at the scene of a fire in the … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City downtown building catches fire

An unidentified highly toxic substance in the Oder river, which runs through Poland and Germany, appears to be the cause of a mass die-off of fish, the German state of Brandenburg's environment ministry said. An analysis of river water taken this week showed evidence of "synthetic chemical substances, very probably also with toxic effects for vertebrates," the ministry said on Thursday, adding that it remained unclear how the substance entered the water. According to local broadcaster rbb, the state laboratory found high levels of mercury in the water samples. The head of Poland's national water management authority told private broadcaster Polsat News that the presence of mercury in the water had yet to be confirmed, however. "At the moment, these are press reports. We have no confirmation regarding mercury in the Oder," Przemyslaw Daca, the head of Polish Waters, said. The ministry in Brandenburg, the state surrounding Berlin, said it had not yet been possible to assess … [Read more...] about Mass fish die-off in German-Polish river blamed on unknown toxic substance

A group of 123 MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events) tourists from South Africa have just arrived in HCM City four a four-day trip. Representatives from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism welcome the MICE tourists from South Africa. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism announced on August 11 that the tourists came from ABSA company in South Africa. Speaking at the welcoming ceremony held by the department, head of the MICE delegation, Charl Potgieter, shared that they chose HCM City as the metropolis boasted a wide range of historical, cultural, architectural works. "Local residents are well known for being both friendly and hospitable, while local food is quite delicious," he added. The delegation will stay at the five-star InterContinental Saigon Hotel for four days and three nights and attend a series of conferences, sample delicacies. They will also take part in a city tour via a double-decker bus or Vespa motorcycle, along … [Read more...] about HCM City welcomes MICE tourists from South Africa

Nearly 30,000 farmed lobsters have died for unknown reasons in the south-central Vietnamese province of Phu Yen after a tropical storm made its way into the country’s mainland earlier this week. Some 29,240 lobsters and 1,220 groupers and barramundi raised in 385 farming rafts in Song Cau Town, Phu Yen had died as of Wednesday, Nguyen Van Lam, head of the provincial Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, confirmed a day later. The damage was estimated at nearly VND2.5 billion (US$106,850). With appropriate measures, local farmers managed to stop the mass mortality on Thursday, which could be attributed to Storm Mulan , according to the provincial Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine. The dead lobsters showed no signs of suffering from diseases. Storm Mulan, the second hitting Vietnam this year, weakened into a tropical depression early on Thursday morning after bringing rough seas and strong waves to the East Vietnam Sea on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Farmed lobsters die en masse following storm in south-central Vietnam

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai hosted a reception for Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry on August 11. He affirmed that the cooperation between HCM City and Singapore not only brings benefits to the city but also is an important factor contributing to the common development of Vietnam-Singapore relations. Along with potential fields such as smart city building, urban management and green economy, the city expects to strengthen collaboration and share experience in startup development, helping the city become an innovative start-up centre of the country and the region, the official said. He hoped that Singapore will share experience to improve the dialogue mechanism between the government and foreign businesses in a bid to remove difficulties in the investment process. The city leaders also pledge to create the most favourable conditions for Singaporean enterprises to do long-term business … [Read more...] about HCM City, Singapore enhance cooperation on human resources development

Representatives of Shinhan Life Vietnam hand over VNĐ200 million to support treatment fees for pediatric patients at the HCM City Children’s Hospital. — Photo courtesy of the company Shinhan Life Vietnam has donated VND200 million to provide treatment fees for children with blood cancer in difficult circumstances at the City Children's Hospital. The financial contribution follows the company’s first donation of VND100 million granted to the hospital to join hands with needy patient families to light up hope for a bright future for unfortunate children suffering from blood cancer. Shinhan Life Vietnam also presented more than 100 gifts to the medical staff and pediatric patients at the Department of Clinical Hematology in celebration of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. "With the slogan "Bring wonders to life," activities to enhance social responsibility and community sharing is one of Shinhan Life's top priorities. We will always strive for a peaceful Viet Nam, with the … [Read more...] about Shinhan Life Vietnam supports children with blood cancer in HCM City

Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC. (Photo: VNA) Chairman of the Vietnam - India Friendship Association (VIFA) in HCMC spotlighted the long-lasting traditional friendship between Vietnam and India, saying the two countries have always supported each other in their struggles for national independence in the past, and in the national construction and development at present. Lap expressed his wish to for further coordination and support from the Indian Consulate General in HCMC and the Indian Business Association in Vietnam in organizing people-to-people events in the city, contributing to consolidating and developing the good traditional friendship and solidarity between the two nations. For his part, Indian Consul General in HCMC Madan Mohan Sethi affirmed Vietnam is always the most important partner of his country in Southeast Asia. According to the diplomat, now is the most appropriate time for India and Vietnam to further promote cooperation activities, especially … [Read more...] about Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC

Maciej Duszynski, Chargé d'Affaires a.i of the Polish Embassy, delivers an address in the event. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam Chamber of Industry and Trade (VCCI) in Ho Chi Minh City partnered with the Embassy of Poland in Vietnam to host a networking event in food and beverage to boost trade between the two countries. Maciej Duszynski, Chargé d'Affaires a.i of the Polish Embassy, highlighted the growing trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Vietnam, saying the EU has remained Vietnam’s second largest importer and Vietnam is now the EU’s major trade partner. Thanks to that, the long-standing Vietnam-Poland relations have grown constantly in all areas, including the trade of agricultural products and food, he said, taking note of discussions on this issue held by leaders of ministries and agencies from the two sides. The Government of Poland is paying great attention to expanding export portfolios to Vietnam, with final steps being … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Poland want to step up food trade

As a long-standing technology partner of Audi globally, ABB E-mobility was selected to deliver its market-leading electric vehicle chargers in Vietnam for the launch of new all-electric Audi e-tron GT quattro, Audi’s first electric car to hit the Vietnamese market. Like many similar Asian countries, Vietnam is experiencing rapid urbanization. The rate of car ownership is forecasted to grow thirty-five-fold from 2010 to 2050. To help mitigate the environmental impact of this increase, it is vital that the sector evolves by embracing e-mobility solutions. ABB Wallbox charger 2022 marks many changes in the electric vehicle market in Vietnam. Reputable car manufacturers, such as Audi, have realized their plans by bringing electric car models to the country. While the Vietnamese government’s incentives for e-mobility is still in the first phase, the progress in e-mobility being driven by well established vehicle manufacturers shows the important role that electric … [Read more...] about ABB and Audi cooperate to drive e-mobility adoption in Vietnam

Hanoian consumers can enjoy many specialties at No. 489 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District. Chi Lang custard apple, a special fruit of the northern province of Lang Son, is the highlight of a trade promotion week being held at the Vietnam Agricultural Exhibition Center in Hanoi's Hoang Quoc Viet Street till August 16. Local consumers are shopping at the fair. Photo: moit.gov.vn Chi Lang custard apple has been granted a protection certificate by the National Office of Intellectual Property and is recognized in the Top 50 famous fruit specialties in Vietnam. The capital city’s consumers also have the opportunity to shop for many specialties and taste local cuisine with quality assurance, food hygiene and safety from localities nationwide. The event, organized by the Agricultural Trade Promotion Center under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in collaboration with the People's Committees of Hanoi and Lang Son Province, features 30 … [Read more...] about Promotion week of Chi Lang custard apple opens