As usual, HCMC will set off firecrackers on Lunar New Year's Eve at seven locations: the Saigon River Tunnel in District 2, Vietnam’s tallest building Landmark 81 in Binh Thanh District, Dam Sen Theme Park in District 11, the Ethnic History-Culture Park in District 9, Ben Duoc Memorial Temple in Cu Chi District, Can Gio Stadium in Can Gio District, and the Nha Be District Administrative Center. … [Read more...] about HCMC gets busy with welcome party for Lunar New Year
A flowering plant
Construction of VND10 trillion wind power farm started
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Tien Hai said that the plant will contribute to the stabilization of power supply in the Mekong Delta region and the tourism and economic development of the province. … [Read more...] about Construction of VND10 trillion wind power farm started
Pig farm fuss highlights foul plight
Vu Dung, Deputy Chairman of Thach Binh People’s Committee, told VIR that the farm has been operating for 11 years and changed its owners twice in that time. “According to the declaration of the owner, they won an auction in 2018 to use this land plot, including the farm. Afterwards, the couple [Ha and her husband] rented the farm out to a foreign company which now directly manages and operates it.” Meanwhile, the farm’s owner explained to VIR that the family’s legal obligations do not extend to the surrounding ponds and lakes. … [Read more...] about Pig farm fuss highlights foul plight
HCMC asked to clean up its waste treatment act
The company stores about 160,000 tons of inert waste in two yards covering 32,000 square meters. Many areas of the yards are not covered, and the waste lies exposed. Leachate from the two yards is collected in a trench and the polluted water seeps into the soil. … [Read more...] about HCMC asked to clean up its waste treatment act
Floods, landslides take 102 lives in central Vietnam
VnExpress's Hope Foundation has initiated a campaign to bring relief aids to communities hit by floods and landslides in central Vietnam. Hope Foundation is inviting all VnExpress readers and well wishers to contribute to this effort. For more information regarding donation methods, kindly refer to this link. … [Read more...] about Floods, landslides take 102 lives in central Vietnam