Authorities in the northern city of Haiphong today, February 2, started construction of the Lai Xuan Bridge crossing the Da Bach River that connects the city's Thuy Nguyen District with Dong Trieu Town in Quang Ninh Province. Construction of the Lai Xuan Bridge crossing the Da Bach River starts in Haiphong City on February 2 The 840-metre-long, 12-metre-wide bridge project will be carried out at the same time as the expansion of Provincial Road 352 to 12 metres in width and 14 kilometres in length. The two projects are estimated to cost over VND 1.32 trillion. The investment will be taken from the local government budgets with over VND1.32 trillion from Haiphong and over VND12 billion from Quang Ninh. A sketch of the bridge project The projects are expected to be completed by December 2024. Lai Xuan Bridge will replace the Lai Xuan ferry service, connecting national highways 18 and 10 in Haiphong and Quang Ninh. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Construction work starts on Haiphong – Quang Ninh bridge
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Gas cylinder explodes on ship in Quang Ninh, injuring eight
A sudden gas cylinder explosion occurred on a ship which was being repaired in the northern province of Quang Ninh, injuring eight workers. The incident occurred at around 8:45 am this morning when the vessel Oriental Glory was being repaired at Nosco Shipyard. The ship belongs to the Hanoi-based Phuong Dong Shipping and Trading JS Company. The ship where the incident happened The gas cylinder explosion affected eight workers from Nosco ShipYard aged between 34 and 47. Right after the incident Cao Tuong Huy, the Managing Chairman of the Quang Ninh People’s Committee instructed local concerned agencies to investigate the cause of the explosion. The eight victims are being treated at Vietnam-Thuy Dien Hospital. … [Read more...] about Gas cylinder explodes on ship in Quang Ninh, injuring eight
Digital technology to spearhead Vietnam’s drive for Industry 4.0
By 2025, the Ministry of Information and Communications expected Vietnam to have 80,000 digital tech firms, meeting at least 50% of digital tech and services from state agencies. Vietnam aims for the digital technology industry to lead the implementation of Industry 4.0 in the country, with revenue growth 2.5 times higher than the overall GDP expansion rate. ICT to help Vietnam realize the digitalization process. File photo The target was revealed in the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC)’s directive for information and communication technology (ICT) development in 2023 and the 2024-2025 period. "Digital technology focused on design, creation, and manufacturing in Vietnam is the main industrial sector driving the nation's industrialization and modernization, contributing to greater digitalization capability and shaping a digital country," the MIC stated. Under the plan, the ministry expected revenue from the ICT sector would hit US$165 … [Read more...] about Digital technology to spearhead Vietnam’s drive for Industry 4.0
Bac Giang opens Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival, Culture – Tourism Week
Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Mai Son said the Tay Yen Tu tourism complex, located on the path of propagating the Dharma of the founders of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhist sect, holds a special position for developing cultural, spiritual, ecological, and relaxation tourism. Given this, Bac Giang is developing a tourism space here and working with nearby Quang Ninh and Hai Duong provinces to compile a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac landscape complex as world heritage. The recognition will help promote tourism as well as economic, cultural, and social development in the region, the official noted. The Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival and the Bac Giang Culture - Tourism Week feature 15 main activities and a wide range of cultural, sport, and tourism events, which will be held in Son Dong, Yen Dung, Luc Nam, and Luc Ngan districts from now to February 6. Notably, a procession of the set of … [Read more...] about Bac Giang opens Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival, Culture – Tourism Week
Viet Nam, Netherlands eye further cooperation in sustainable development
Pineapple processing at Dong Giao Foodstuff Export JSC in the northern province of Ninh Binh. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economies of Viet Nam and the Netherlands and is deeply imprinted in the culture and people of the two countries. — VNA/VNS Photo Thuy Dung Due to their similar geographical features and advantages, the Viet Nam and the Netherlands have increased their sustainable development partnership in agriculture, water management, and climate change adaptation, said Ambassador of the Netherlands to Viet Nam Kees van Baar. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economies of Viet Nam and the Netherlands and is deeply imprinted in the culture and people of the two countries, the diplomat told Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review). Close co-operation between the two sides has resulted in new visions and the blooming of business cooperation, with a growing number of the Netherlands' companies doing business and investing in Viet Nam. The Netherlands is the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Netherlands eye further cooperation in sustainable development