WorldSteel Group has just opened its second office building in Long An Province, marking a strong turning point in the development journey of the company. The Board of Directors and distinguished guests cut the ribbon to inaugurate the building. The Board of Directors and employees at the inauguration ceremony. Long An WorldSteel Group Building is located at Lot Q9-10-15-16, St. No.7, Hai Son Industrial Park (Phase 3+4), Duc Hoa Ha Commune in Duc Hoa District. Over the past 10 years, World Steel has developed many projects in industrial parks nation-wide, including the Tien Giang Tongwei, Hai Duong Tongwei, Hau Giang Sunpro Steel Complex, Tay Ninh Brotex yarn factory, among others. In addition, World Steel has also participated in the Long Son petrochemical project with the package H&I-8 warehouse 2. The company has also exported steel structures to some Southeast Asian countries, Australia, USA, etc. World Steel is currently the … [Read more...] about WorldSteel Group opens second office in Long An
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Party General Secretary meets Party, State leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a meeting with leaders and former leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in Hanoi on January 19, on the threshold of the Lunar New Year ( Tet ) – the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese people. He took the occasion to extend his best New Year wishes to Party, State and VFF leaders and former leaders , and people and soldiers living inside and outside the country. An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) He thanked all of them for their great contributions to the national construction and defence over the past years, especially in 2022. The Party chief noted that the immediate tasks are to ensure a joyful and peaceful Lunar New Year; overcome difficulties and remove obstacles to speed up production and business; pay attention to the lives of people, officers and soldiers on duty in border areas, sea and islands; and … [Read more...] about Party General Secretary meets Party, State leaders, former leaders ahead of Tet
WorldSteel Group opens second office building in Long An
On the afternoon of January 14, 2023, the inauguration ceremony of the second office building in Long An of WorldSteel Group took place very solemnly, marking a strong turning point in the development journey of World Steel. Long An WorldSteel Group Building is located at Lot Q9-10-15-16, St. No.7, Hai Son Industrial Park (Phase 3+4), Duc Hoa Ha Commune, Duc Hoa District, Long An Province. Mr. Nguyen Khanh Lam – Chairman of the Board of Directors, General Director spoke at the ceremony At the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Khanh Lam - Founder, Chairman and General Director of the company shared and answered the questions of hundreds of partners and clients: Why does World Steel make investment while the general picture of the construction industry is not very positive? Mr. Nguyen Khanh Lam affirmed that the investment is in the direction of World Steel for many years of establishment, focusing and reaffirming the company's sustainable development strategy is the strongest evidence for … [Read more...] about WorldSteel Group opens second office building in Long An
N.A. leader lauds State Audit Office’s crucial contributions
The top legislator praised the efforts and initiatives by the audit sector to fulfil its tasks last year, saying that it contributed importantly to great achievements of the country in general, as well as the N.A. and the Government in particular. He noted that the SAV has done a good job in assisting the N.A.'s supervision work, especially in inspecting the implementation of policies and laws on thrift practice and anti-wastefulness. The N.A. leader also commended the SAV on its external activities. The agency has maintained cooperation mechanism with the state audit agencies of Laos and Cambodia, and made important contribution to the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) and the ASEAN Supreme Audit Institutions (ASEANSAI). The top legislator said the Party and State expect that the SAV will play a more crucial role in the fight against corruption and negative phenomena, and in thrift practice and wastefulness prevention, contributing to strengthening … [Read more...] about N.A. leader lauds State Audit Office’s crucial contributions
Appropriate measures needed to attract more Indian tourists
Tourists visit Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – If effective measures are taken, Vietnam can easily attract tourists from India – the world’s second most populous country, according to insiders. The General Statistics Office (GSO) said that 137,900 Indians visited Vietnam last year, making it ninth out of the 10 markets sending the largest number of travelers to the Southeast Asian nation. The average growth rate was 45% per month. Notably, since July 2022, the number of Indian tourists to Vietnam each month has recorded an increase compare to the same month of 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The positive results are attributed to a large number of direct air routes between the two countries. At present, Vietnam’s Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet, and India’s IndiGo are exploiting 21 direct air routes, with over 60 flights a week. In addition, the Vietnamese tourism sector has stepped up promotion in India, notably the Vietnam- India tourism … [Read more...] about Appropriate measures needed to attract more Indian tourists
Company bosses share outlook on economy in 2023
2023 is predicted to be a tough year due to various factors like inflation, high interest rates and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. But companies in Viet Nam say they have various strategies in place to overcome the challenges. Viet Nam News reporter Thu Ngan asks senior executives at a number of companies about the strategies and where they think the Vietnamese economy and their own sectors are headed. Trang Bui, General Manager Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam Trang Bui, General Manager Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam The mild recession in the last quarter of 2022 will continue into the first quarter of 2023. Viet Nam has gone through four real estate cycles, and Cushman & Wakefield anticipates that the real estate industry will go through the current economic downturn more quickly than in previous crises, allowing for recovery in the real estate market in the second half of 2023. In the process of working with domestic and foreign investors, we have noticed there is still … [Read more...] about Company bosses share outlook on economy in 2023
Domestic violence prevention and control reveals gaps
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung presents a report at the third session of the 12 th National Assembly. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA) National Assembly (NA) deputies listened to a report presented by Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung on the draft Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control at the ongoing third session of the 12 th legislature in Hanoi on May 27. Many serious cases found According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the total number of domestic violence cases detected nationwide was 324,641 in 2009-2021. During this period, the number of domestic violence cases gradually decreased over the years: 53,206 cases (2009), 19,274 cases (2015) and 4,967 cases (2021). These results were compiled by cities and provinces across the country. Meanwhile, the national survey of violence against women conducted in 2019 by the Ministry of Labor , Invalids and Social Affairs , the General Statistics Office … [Read more...] about Domestic violence prevention and control reveals gaps
15th NA to convene third extraordinary meeting on January 18
At the opening of 15th NA's second extraordinary meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly Standing Committee has decided to convene the third extraordinary meeting of the 15th-tenure legislature to consider personnel affairs under its authority. The meeting is scheduled to take place on January 18 afternoon at the NA House in Hanoi. The decision is pursuant to the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the revised Law on Organisation of the NA , NA session regulations issued in the NA’s Resolution No. 102/2015/QH13 dated November 24, 2015, said NA Secretary General and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong./. VNA … [Read more...] about 15th NA to convene third extraordinary meeting on January 18
Bayer steps up efforts in “health for all, hunger for none” vision
A range of Bayer initiatives are helping to improve health in Vietnam as well as raise awareness of future challenges Along with rolling out modern and effective agricultural solutions, Bayer is constantly working with strategic partners to implement programmes that support farmers to access knowledge about using crop protection products responsibly, ecologically, and effectively – from the handling and application of the products to the disposal of empty containers. The company’s products, services, and technologies are safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible while meeting grower expectations and needs. In 2017, Bayer launched the “Safe Use Ambassador” contest with a view to building a network of partners and ambassadors to share and spread the message of using crop protection products safely among farmer communities. The company is partnering with faculties of agriculture at universities in Asia-Pacific to connect student and farmer communities with a view to … [Read more...] about Bayer steps up efforts in “health for all, hunger for none” vision
Thai manufacturers urged to shift to renewable energy to reduce costs
Illustrative image (Source: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Ministry of Industry of Thailand has emphasized the importance of manufacturers seriously embracing renewable energy, highlighting higher electricity bills as a critical factor in bringing firms’ attention to this issue. The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) stated that the industrial sector should consider shifting towards renewable energy in order to alleviate the financial burden caused by rising electricity bills. Using renewable energy such as biomass or solar power could be implemented alongside efficient management of electricity usage to lower costs. OIE Director-General Warawan Chitaroon said the government is aware that higher electricity prices will affect businesses, but the Energy Regulatory Commission can only slightly reduce a planned increase in the power tariff which is used to calculate electricity bills, from 20.5% to 13%. The increase in the power tariff, from 4.72 THB per … [Read more...] about Thai manufacturers urged to shift to renewable energy to reduce costs